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Mental Health Technology

Ready to Help Others… Let Mental Health Technology Help You

Since 1967, the Mental Health Technology department has trained over 1,300 qualified mental health professionals now working in the fields of mental health and human services, chemical dependency, substance abuse, and alcohol and drug addiction treatment, gerontology, corrections, and mental retardation.

Our department works diligently to prepare entry level workers for employment working on a human service team with supervision. Duties performed by our graduates may include activity programming, client interviewing, crisis intervention and advocacy, activity therapy, group leadership, case management, family support, drug and alcohol treatment, and mental health counseling.

This program might be for you if:

  • You would like to work in any human service profession.
  • You are a person who enjoys meeting and helping other people.
  • You have an interest in working in the mental health or psychology fields.
  • You want to gain new skills that are in demand across the country.

Our department also offers a variety of chemical dependency courses which address the continuing education needs of clinical practitioners and human service license workers. Additionally, some of our courses are included in other Life and Health Sciences academic programs. These courses are also available to be completed by some students to add mental health knowledge to another degree or certificate program. If you are interested in signing up for any course and do not plan to enter a mental health technology program, please speak with an academic advisor for further details.

Certificate Programs

Short-term Technical Certificate

Activity Programming

For students interested in activity programs in long term care facilities. Meets requirements for the 90-hour training program required by the National Association of Activity Professionals and the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals. This program requires a practicum at a facility.

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Chemical Dependency Counseling

This series of courses meets the 270 clock hour chemical dependency specific education required by the Ohio Professional Chemical Dependency Board for individuals who have earned a degree in behavioral science. Applicants must have an associate, bachelor or masters degree in a human service field to use this certificate for state licensure.

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Degree Programs

Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health Technology

The Mental Health Technology program prepares entry level human service workers for employment working on a professional team with clinical supervision. Duties may include client interviewing, crisis intervention and advocacy, activity therapy, group leadership, and case management. Graduates of this program work directly with a diverse group of clients in a wide variety of human service agencies. The course of studies can be completed on a full-time (7 quarters) or part-time basis with day and evening options available. The practicum portion of the curriculum provides over 500 hours of supervised clinical experience in human service agencies. Graduates are eligible for registration by the Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board. This program is accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education. An informational interview during or after MHT 101 and a 2.0 GPA is required for admission to the program. Life Health Sciences admission packets may be obtained from Admissions (Building 10, Room 10112). Students must submit the Life Health Sciences application form by mail or in person to Building 11, Room 11346.

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Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health Technology

The chemical dependency program prepares entry level workers for employment working on a professional team with clinical supervision in a chemical dependency treatment setting. Duties may include client interviewing, crisis intervention and advocacy, group leadership and case management. Graduates of this program work directly with a diverse group of clients. The course of study can be completed on a full-time (7 quarters) or part-time basis with day and evening options available. The practicum portion of the curriculum provides over 500 hours of supervised clinical experience. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board as a Social Work Assistant. The curriculum meets the educational requirements only for licensure as a chemical dependency counselor with the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.

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Transfer Opportunities

Make the most of your education by starting at Sinclair Community College. Our quality programs and low tuition make it a great place to start even if you intend to further your education beyond an associate degree or certificate. You would be surprised at the money you could save by completing your first two years of study at Sinclair—just take a look at our low tuition and see the savings for yourself. You can also learn more by visiting Sinclair’s Transfer Web site »

Articulation & Transfer Agreements

Sinclair works directly with many four-year schools in Ohio and beyond to ensure the college credit you earn will transfer easily to those schools. By developing articulation agreements, formal agreements between colleges detailing the recognition of college credit between the schools, you will know you are meeting the requirements needed at the four-year school of your choice. Learn more about articulation and transfer »

Ohio Transfer Module

The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degree programs fulfill the requirements for the Ohio Transfer Module at other public colleges and universities. Students in applied associate degree programs may complete some individual transfer module courses within their degree program or continue beyond their program to complete the entire transfer module.

Upon completion of the Ohio Transfer Module, students will be able to enter most Ohio four-year colleges and universities as a junior with your general education requirements completed. Find out more about the Ohio Transfer Module »

Transferring Individual Classes

In addition to transferring with a degree, college credit for many courses, including some mental health technology program requirements, are accepted at other colleges and universities. Learn more about course equivalency »

General Agreements

While at Sinclair, if you plan to complete any associate degree program, there are agreements in place to help you easily transfer into a variety of bachelor’s degree completion programs.

Your transfer opportunities
may include:

  • Antioch University McGregor
  • Franklin University
  • Kaplan University
  • Ohio Dominican University
  • Ohio University
  • Purdue University
  • Strayer University
  • Wilberforce University
  • Wright State University
  • and more…

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Please Note: Sinclair continues to work with other colleges and universities to provide more opportunities through new articulation and transfer agreements. Please consult with an academic advisor for the most up-to-date information.

Related Programs

Sinclair Community College offers a wide variety of certificate and degree programs. With so many to choose from, we are sure that you can find a program that suits your needs. If you are interested in the mental health technology programs, you might also be interested in learning more about these programs at Sinclair: