Support clients with dual diagnoses across the lifespan through the use of intervention strategies and research.
Program Highlights
First program in Ontario to focus on Mental Health and Disability Management.
Flexible learning available based on 2 program delivery options.
What you'll learn
Learn about mental health and disability separately in Semester 1 and how clients present with complex conditions as part of dual diagnoses in Semester 2.
Practice intervention strategies appropriate for clients and families.
Engage in simulation exercises that build awareness and empathy.
Develop knowledge translation skills to successfully work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Work directly with clients or behind the scenes through research or policy development.
Program Length
Fall intake: 3 semesters (40 weeks) with classes offered in the evenings using a blended delivery (Fall: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 pm to 8:30 pm; Winter: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5 pm to 8:30 pm); Spring field placement is in-person and unpaid.
Winter intake: 3 semesters (40 weeks) with classes offered fully online in the Winter and Spring semesters; Fall field placement is in-person and unpaid.
Your future career options
Support clients through the use of informal counselling techniques, return to work planning, and life skills training
Engage in research or policy development
Where you could work includes:
Non-profits
Hospitals
School boards
Long-term care facilities
Research institutions
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
Pathways within Mohawk
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program.
Early Childhood Education (Intensive)
Social Service Worker (Intensive)
Recreation Therapy (Intensive)
Early Childhood Education
Social Service Worker
Educational Support
Recreation Therapy
Child and Youth Care
Autism and Behavioural Science
Concurrent Disorders
Brain Disorders Management
Community and Social Service Management
Pathways beyond Mohawk