Get the Skills to Become a Crisis Response and Mental Health Worker
Professional Crisis Response and Mental Health Worker Training in as Little as 37 Weeks
Some people need a little extra help in life, and it takes a special kind of caring person to provide that support. Crisis Response and Mental Health Workers specialize in providing counseling and support services to individuals under emotional distress often caused by mental and behavioural issues, conducting interventions as needed.
If you’re a compassionate person with the ability to connect with people and assist them through trying times, you could be well-suited to succeed as a professional Crisis Response and Mental Health Worker.
The best way to see if Discovery Community College is the right fit for you is to see it for yourself. You can tour our facilities, get all your questions answered, and meet with both learners and instructors. Schedule a Tour Now or Get more info.
Why Upskilling is Essential in Today’s Job Market
Like many Canadians, you may be concerned about the rising cost of living and the need to find ways to increase your income potential. If you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve, training to obtain new qualifications could be a great solution.
Discovery Community College is dedicated to offering convenient, supportive, and affordable career training. With a range of funding options available, there has never been a better time to invest in upskilling. Contact us today to learn how we can help you get ahead in today’s job market.
Crisis Response & Mental Health Worker
37-Week Certificate | $52,140 median annual salary*
- Expected Job Openings in BC (2022-2032): 11,460**
- Occupations include Crisis Support Worker, Mental Health Worker
NOC – 42201
*https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/wages-occupation/5067/BC visited on May 24, 2024. Wage source for crisis intervention workers in British Columbia with the lowest 10% earning $40,794 to the highest 10% of workers earning $65,175.
**https://www.workbc.ca/career-profiles/social-and-community-service-workers visited on May 24, 2024.
Becoming a Qualified Crisis Response and Mental Health Worker
If you’re looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career, look no further than a career in crisis response. At Discovery Community College, we’re proud of our history of trainee success.
During this program, you will learn:
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Management
- Communication in Mental Health
- Human Development – Adulthood
- Mental Health & Addictions
- And more!
The Foundational CRMHW Certificate course includes:
- Provincial Violence Prevention (8 hours)
- First Aid/CPR locally sourced (16 hours)
- Mental Health First Aid (9 hours)
- Enhancing Physiological Health, Wellness and Resilience (5 hours)
- Mental Health: Psychologically Healthy Workplaces (2 hours)
Career Opportunities
This program is designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to work as a Crisis Response & Mental Health Worker. Ready-to-work graduates are qualified to work in areas such as:
- Community Social Service Agencies
- Support Services
- Group Home Settings
- Shelters
- Harm Reduction and Community Enforcement
There has never been more funding for career training than there is right now. A variety of funding opportunities may be available to you, including WorkBC, Student Aid BC, and employment grants. An experienced Financial Aid Representative is available to answer any questions you may have, can assist with potential funding applications and help you discover the best options for your specific needs.
| Crisis Response & Mental Health Worker Certificate: | Weeks | Total Hours |
| GO 901 Get Oriented | 1.0 | 20 |
| IT 701 Introduction to Computers | 3.0 | 60 |
| ES 501 Employability Skills | 1.0 | 20 |
| Foundational CRMHW Certificates* | 2.0 | 40 |
| Professionalism & Ethics – CRMHW | 2.0 | 40 |
| Diversity in Canada | 2.0 | 40 |
| Indigenous Cultures in Canada | 2.0 | 40 |
| Crisis Intervention | 2.0 | 40 |
| Conflict Management | 2.0 | 40 |
| Communication in Mental Health | 4.0 | 80 |
| Human Development – Adulthood | 2.8 | 56 |
| Mental Health & Addictions | 7.0 | 140 |
| Professional Growth | 2.0 | 40 |
| Work Experience – Practicum | 4.2 | 84 |
| Total weeks and hours | 37 | 740 |
Crisis Response and Mental Health Worker Program
Crisis Response and Mental Health Worker Program Curriculum Guide
Upon successful completion of this program, you will have the skills to work in areas such as community social service agencies, support services, group home settings, shelters, harm reduction and community enforcement.
The Foundational CRMHW Certificate course includes:
- Provincial Violence Prevention (8 hours)
- First Aid/CPR locally sourced (16 hours)
- Mental Health First Aid (9 hours)
- Enhancing Physiological Health, Wellness and Resilience (5 hours)
- Mental Health: Psychologically Healthy Workplaces (2 hours)
This program may be offered in these delivery formats:
- In-person in the classroom at a DCC campus with practicum placements in the community
- In-person online with practicum placements in the community
- A combination of in-person classroom learning and in-person online learning with practicum placements in the community
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet these requirements prior to acceptance into the program:
• Grade 12 graduation from BC secondary school or equivalent (ABE)*, or equivalent* from another school system OR be a mature applicant (must be 19 years old on the first day of class)
• If a mature applicant, then provide proof of completion of grade 10 English from a BC secondary school or equivalent* from another school system or complete one of the following assessments:
Accuplacer
• Next generation reading minimum score 230
• Next generation writing minimum score 230
Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLB PT) within the last year
• Listening 6
• Speaking 6
• Reading 6
• Writing 6
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Academic or General test within the last two years
• Overall band score of 5.5 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each of speaking, listening, writing, reading.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• Overall score of 46-59
• Reading 8-12
• Writing 18-20
• Speaking 16-17
• Listening 7-11
- Signed consent for a criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP)
Applicants must meet with a DCC official and complete the required documents.
*Equivalent:
For detailed information about equivalencies please speak with your DCC Admissions Advisor. Entrance requirements may be met with evidence of secondary and post-secondary studies at an equivalent level, and/or with successful assessment testing.
Criminal Record Checks
For the CRC with the Ministry of Justice of British Columbia, DCC will submit an on-line application to the
Criminal Record Review Program (CRRP). The status of the CRC does not automatically prevent an
applicant from attending this program. However, any CRC that reveals “relevant” offences may limit
work experience options.
A satisfactory criminal record check is one that shows no convictions for any offences reviewed under
the Criminal Records Review Act by the Ministry of Justice of British Columbia, as well as no outstanding
criminal charges.
Immunizations
Some work experience hosts require that students have a negative TB skin test or chest x-ray. It is the student’s responsibility to book this test at least six weeks before their work experience. Not having this test may restrict your choice of work experience host.
You should have a negative skin test dated within six months of the work experience placement. If you had a positive skin test (10 mm of induration or greater) at your last test, then a negative chest x-ray within one year of the placement is required.
Domestic Fees
Crisis Response & Mental Health Worker
Certificate Domestic Fees:
Application Fee: $100.00
Criminal Record Check Fee: $28.00
Tuition Fee: $13,091.99
Textbooks & Supplies: $468.80
Total: $13,173.30
Crisis Response & Mental Health Worker
Certificate International Fees:
Application Fee: $150.00
Criminal Record Check Fee: $28.00
Tuition Fee: $16,910.10
Textbooks & Supplies: $468.80
Total: $17,581.37
Practical Experience
As a learner in the Discovery Community College Crisis Response and Mental Health Worker program, you’ll train hands-on during a 4-week practicum at a variety of sites in the community. Practicums are an excellent way to gain real-world experience, make important industry connections and try different aspects of the profession before you complete this program.
Successful ready-to-work graduates of this program enter the professional world with confidence, knowing they have both the theoretical classroom skills and the hands-on, practical experience to make a real difference in their new career. With career-focused Crisis Response and Mental Health Worker training and dedicated support from Discovery Community College, you could be working in a new career in less than a year.
Convenient Learning Options
At Discovery Community College, you don’t have to put your life on hold to start career training. We offer accessible learning including on-campus, online and blended on-campus and online learning options.
Many of our learners are raising families and some continue to work while training. We will help you choose a schedule that works for you.
International Learners
As an international learner training at Discovery Community College, our co-op based training programs allows you to gain real-world experience in the community with a cooperative work experience placement upon completion of the program.
Over 35 Years of Success
Discovery Community College has been training learners just like you for successful careers for over 35 years. Our college is a well-respected institution, who has formed alliances with numerous community partners. We are also registered with and designated by the Private Training Institutions Branch of British Columbia, formally PPSEC, since 1996.
Is a Career as a Crisis Response and Mental Health Worker Right for You?
If you’re interested in learning more about Crisis Response and Mental Health Worker training and exploring whether this might be the career path for you, fill out the form on this page.
Our friendly and knowledgeable Career Advisors are also happy to answer any questions you have and can help with everything from courses, to job outlook, to helping you find ways to reduce, or even pay for, your tuition.
To speak with an Admissions Rep right away, give us a call at 1-877-315-5241.