Interprofessional Mental Health and Addictions, Post-Degree Diploma

Program at a glance

Credential

Post-Degree Diploma

Work experience

Clinical/fieldwork placement

Study options

Blended delivery

Open to International

Area of study

Human Services

Length

11 months

Information Session

A great way to learn more about the program and to get your questions answered by the faculty.

Scheduled Sessions

Advance your professional skills

Advance you Knowledge and Skills

Applied Learning: Equip yourself with hands-on lab skills training for practical application of knowledge, assessment and counselling skills.
Holistic Approach: Gain a comprehensive understanding of psychosocial practices with a focus on holistic, culturally informed, and multi-perspective viewpoints.
Preparation for Real-World Practice: Be mentored for working within interprofessional teams to support psychosocial practice in community and tertiary mental health and substance use settings.
Interdisciplinary Learning: Enhance your professional toolkit through critical engagement with diverse perspectives and methodologies. Experience a collaborative atmosphere with students from diverse backgrounds.
Contextualized Education: Study mental health and addictions within the Canadian context, addressing real-world challenges.
Expert Instructors: Learn from experienced instructors committed to your success in this evolving field.

The Interprofessional Mental Health and Addictions Post-Degree (IMHA) diploma will provide students with advanced knowledge and skills to work collaboratively with people affected by mental health and/or addiction/substance use challenges. Applying the Psychosocial Recovery framework, students will gain the necessary knowledge, theoretical frameworks, assessment skills, and counselling interventions to help individuals and their families navigate recovery from mental health and addiction challenges. There is a strong emphasis on applied learning and students will gain skills in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and stage-wise case-management.

Blended delivery

Using a combination of online and seminar class styles, this graduate level program offers a variety of opportunities to apply skills and knowledge for further career advancement in the area of mental health and addictions.

Who are our students?

You’ll study with students from a variety of disciplines:

University students pursuing psychology, social work, child and youth care, education, and nursing
Recent graduates from the humanities wanting professional qualifications.
Professionals seeking re-training

Graduate Opportunities

Employment: Our program aligns with industry needs and offers ample job prospects. Diverse settings include residential programs, treatment centers, community agencies, assertive community teams, mental health clinics, and hospital environments.
Education: Prepares graduates for pathways to Master-level programs in community and health studies.

Career options

Our students are recognized for their specialized training enabling them to work with interprofessional teams addressing the complex needs of individuals and families with mental health and addiction challenges. IMHA graduates are working in diverse settings such as group homes, treatment centers, community agencies, assertive community teams and hospitals.

Next offering

The program starts in September. The practicum component will include 20 hours per week at a practice site plus seminar and online learning time. You’ll attend approximately fifteen mandatory face-to-face seminars, combined with online learning at the college over the year. All students must attend the orientation.

This program is available through distance delivery across Canada and internationally. Distance students who do not live on Vancouver Island may not be expected to attend all the face-to-face seminars. Consult the Program Leader for more information.

HHS Student Handbook
Current information for School of Health and Human Services students and IMHA specific handbook.

Indigenous Limited Priority Admissions

The School of Health & Human Services (HHS) offers Priority Seating for Indigenous students in all Health related programs.

Visit Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen - Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections (IECC) for information on how to apply.

Any questions about the application process, please contact hhsindigenoussupport@camosun.ca

The Indigenous Limited Priority Admissions process, approved by the Board of Governors, supported by the Education Council, and approved by the BC Human Rights Tribunal, welcomes applications from all qualified Indigenous applicants.

What you'll learn

Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in myCamosun.

Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

Program outline

Applied learning

The Interprofessional Mental Health and Addictions program is a comprehensive and challenging program, condensed into 10 months of study, to prepare you for work in the field of mental health and addictions.

What to expect

This program is a bended delivery with online coursework and on-campus bi-weekly labs and seminars. Students who do not live on Vancouver Island have options to participate synchronously online depending on location and learning activities. Please contact the Program Leader for more details.

The eight-week practicum is 36 hours a week. This includes 24 hours at a practice site and remainder of time in seminar and online learning.

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program.

Interprofessional Mental Health and Addictions, Post-Degree Diploma

$7406 (domestic)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards

Curriculum & courses

Admission requirements

All of:

Bachelor's Degree - A Baccalaureate degree in Child and Youth Care, Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or Social Work from a recognized post-secondary institution. Other degrees and experience in a helping role may be considered; check with the Program Leader for determination.
Resume - Resume listing work and volunteer experience.
Statement of Intention - Submission of a 400-500 word statement outlining career goals and motivation for entering the program.

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

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