As a counselor, you need to be prepared to help your patients with a number of mental health issues. Whether you're working toward a career in counseling or returning to school to gain specific skills, this certificate program will help you learn how to tackle challenging issues with your patients.

To earn this certificate, you must complete 15 hours of coursework, including Introduction to Integrated Care Counseling and Foundations of Substance Abuse. We'll also have you dive into topics such as suicide prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. When you've completed your studies, you’ll have learned skills for improving the lives of your patients.