Interprofessional Mental Health and Addictions (IMHA)
Post-Degree Diploma in Interprofessional Mental Health and Addictions
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Are you interested in enhancing your knowledge and skills in Mental Health and Addiction
If you have a relevant baccalaureate degree, the Post-Degree Diploma in Interprofessional Mental Health and Addictions (IMHA) prepares you to engage in the assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation of older teens and adults experiencing acute, persistent, and/or co-occurring mental health and addiction challenges.
IMHA is a 12 month part-time program, including a practicum component, designed for working professionals. It's offered through a combination of face to face and online delivery.
IMHA graduates
- use health promotion and psychosocial rehabilitation as foundations for practice with clients and families in acute, tertiary, and community settings.
- apply comprehensive knowledge of mental health, addiction, and other co-occurring challenges to engage in assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation strategies with individuals and families.
- establish and maintain therapeutic alliances and effective helping relationships with individuals and families.
- apply knowledge of personal and professional ethics in practice and effective methods of advocacy with individuals and families.
- work collaboratively in team and leadership roles with various professions and agencies to maximize efficacy of treatment planning and care delivery.
Employment
Employment opportunities for IMHA graduates include mental health & addiction services, corrections, rehabilitation programs and education. The types of positions at this level include case managers, social program offi cers and mental health & addiction counsellors. Positions often support a particular type of program or client population.
Next Offering
The program will run June 2012 – June 2013. The Practicum component will be January – June 2013 and will include 15-20 hours per week at a practice site plus seminar and online learning time.
