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This curriculum trains students, under the supervision of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other mental health care professionals, to provide direct patient care services, assist in developing and implementing treatment plans, administer medications, and perform related administrative functions. Course topics include: mental health theory, applied psychopathology, patient communication and management, crisis intervention, psychotropic medication, mental health treatment procedures, substance abuse, record-keeping, clinical administrative skills, and applicable standards and regulations.

Top Schools For Psychiatric and Mental Health Services Programs

Most Selective:
Southern University & A&M College

Least Selective:
IPFW

Largest:
Community College of the Air Force

Smallest:
Coral Ridge Nurse Assistant Training

Most Expensive:
Franciscan University of Steubenville

Least Expensive:
Community College of the Air Force

Best Academics:
IPFW

Best Social Life:
University of Toledo

Most Diverse:
Maryland - University College

Hottest Guys:
Franciscan University of Steubenville

Hottest Girls:
Franciscan University of Steubenville

Smartest Guys:
Franciscan University of Steubenville

Smartest Girls:
Franciscan University of Steubenville

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA		Unknown 1,880 202 Certificate (202)
West Hills College - Coalinga
Coalinga, CA		$4,824 3,025 141 Certificate (96), Associate (45)
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY		$5,390 17,507 98 Associate (98)
Porterville College
Porterville, CA		$6,772 4,561 83 Certificate (83)
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA		$4,480 12,110 75 Certificate (69), Associate (6)
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK		$15,776 16,052 72 Associate (53), Bachelor's (19)
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL		$0 323,040 71 Associate (71)
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA		$5,450 14,412 62 Certificate (51), Associate (11)
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY		$5,382 16,345 61 Associate (61)
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA		$4,668 7,780 60 Certificate (39), Associate (21)
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Psychiatric and Mental Health Services Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 861 38%
Associate 1,254 56%
Bachelor's 105 5%
Master's 18 1%
Doctoral Not Available 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 433 19%
Female 1,830 81%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 133 6%
Black or African American 519 23%
Hispanic or Latino 276 12%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 34 2%
White (Non-Hispanic) 1,184 53%
Other/Unknown 84 4%
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Psychiatric and Mental Health Services Internships

Job Title:Clinical Psychology
Description:Find unique challenges and rewarding experiences in the mental health field. There are now openings for Clinical Psychologists (current and aspiring) in Americas Navy.Industry: Military, Health Care, Mental Health, Clinic, Crisis...
Company:U.S. Navy
Location:Denton, TX
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:U.S. Navy
Job Title:Therapist II - Behavioral Health
Description:Growing. Thriving. Leading the way in healthcare excellence. Aiken Regional Medical Centers understands the importance of investing in advanced treatments, new facilities, and the latest technology. But the most important investment we...
Company:Universal Health Services
Location:Aiken, SC
Posted:4/21/2012
Source:Universal Health Services
Job Title:Psychological Assistant
Description:Laredo, TX Location: TX - Laredo Job Type: Health Care Professional Services Other Base Pay: $18.00 /Hour Required Education: 4 Year Degree Bonus: Required Experience: Not Specified Other: Health Insurance, 401(k), PTO, Tuition Reimburs.,...
Company:Geo Group
Location:Laredo, TX
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:GEO Group
Job Title:Psychiatrist
Description:Wexford Health Sources, the nation's leading innovative correctional health care company, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality.
Company:Wexford Health
Location:Butler, PA
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:Wexford Health
Job Title:Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health Counselor
Description:NHS is currently seeking a fee-for-service/part-time Drug & Alcohol/Mental Health Counselor to work in its Shamokin Outpatient facility in Coal Township, PA. Main responsibilities include: 1. Provide intake services by evaluating incoming...
Company:Nhs Human Services
Location:Coal Township, PA
Posted:5/14/2012
Source:Job Spider
Job Title:NP - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Description:- Full -Time Weekends and call hours involved - Flexible Hours An independent, primary provider of psychiatric nursing services to in- and outpatients to assess, plan, evaluate, implement and coordinate care of psychiatric patients of the...
Company:Nurse Resolutions
Location:Minnesota
Posted:10/26/2011
Source:NSLPN
Job Title:Clinical Psychologist
Description:Nurses Etc Staffing has an opportunity for a civilian contract Clinical Psychologist at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska. Duties include but are not limited to conducting applied research and clinical investigations in...
Company:Nurses Etc Staffing
Location:Bellevue, NE
Posted:5/10/2012
Source:AllHealthcareJobs.com
Job Title:Mental Health Therpist
Description:ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION OPENING POSITION:Mental Health Therapist POSITION CODE:A6676 DEPARTMENT:Student Development MONTHS/HOURS: 10 month, Full-time with benefits AVAILABLE: August 15, 2012 INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: 12 months...
Company:Univ. of Redlands
Location:Redlands, CA
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:iHispano.com
Job Title:Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health-NP Opportunity only, pl...
Description:Exciting Opportunity for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in San Antonio Texas! Due to expansion and growth, we are seeking mental healthcare professionals for both full-time and/or part-time positions throughout the...
Company:Talent Medical Staffing
Location:San Antonio, TX
Posted:4/25/2012
Source:Medmonster.com
Job Title:Mental Health Staff Therapist
Description:Solutions For Life is an outpatient, community mental health and substance abuse treatment center serving Converse and Niobrara counties. The main office is in Douglas, Wyoming with satellite offices in Lusk and Glenrock. Solutions For...
Company:Solutions For Life
Location:Douglas, WY
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:iHireMentalHealth

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How do we get our information? Find out here or report an error here. The statistics on our site are from the National Center for Education Statistics IPEDS database.
We update this information twice annually, most recently in May 2012, but it may not be the most recent information available for a particular school.
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