Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician Community Certificate (MHRT/C)
Your pathway to online degree completion
Next Session Start Date:
Apply by:
12/06/24
Document Deadline:
12/13/24
Confirmation Deadline:
12/20/24
Start Session:
01/13/25
Program Overview
Gain insights into our online Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician Community Certificate (MHRT/C)
The Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician Community Certification (MHRT/C) is an important certification for anyone who wishes to work in the mental health field. In the state of Maine, individuals planning to provide community support services in positions funded by the Department of Health and Human Services and MaineCare (formerly Medicaid) must meet specific knowledge competencies offered through the certification. The MHRT/C certification program is competency based, enabling those with a variety of backgrounds who have appropriate education, work experience and training to earn certification.
For individuals who plan to practice in Maine now or in the future, they must apply through the Catherine Cutler Institute, Center for Learning (link to website) https://cfl-muskie.org/ to apply for MHRT/C certification. There is no formal reciprocity between Maine and other states for these services. An applicant should inquire with the local certification body whether they will accept the MHRT/C coursework.
What Is Competency-Based Education?
Designed to leverage your previous knowledge, college coursework, and work experience, competency-based education enables you to earn your degree at your pace as you demonstrate mastery of relevant academic content.
How our YourPace online programs save you time and money:
- Prove your knowledge, move ahead—the faster you advance, the more you save
- Flat tuition rate per 8-week session, no matter how many courses you complete
- With no weekly deadlines, you control the speed of completion
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Once students complete the required coursework, they apply through the Office of Adult Mental Health Services at the Department of Health and Human Services. The application as well as the guidelines for certification can be found here.
The following Nine courses map to the MHRT/C certificate required competencies.
MHRT/C Certificate Competency Based Domains and Course Mapping
| Domain | Course Mapping |
|---|---|
| Domain 1: Behavioral, Psychological, Rehabilitation Intervention Models | PSY 205: Lifespan Development SWK PSY 235: Abnormal Psychology SWK 381: Crisis Intervention PSY 382: Substance Abuse Counseling SWK 309: Case Management |
| Domain 2: Community Integration and Inclusion | PSY 374: Vocational Aspects of Disability PSY 382: Substance Abuse Counseling SWK 309: Case Management |
| Domain 3: Ethics and Professional Conduct | SWK 202: Ethics for the Helping Profession |
| Domain 4: Trauma and Resiliency | SWK 381: Crisis Intervention |
| Domain 5: Policy Knowledge | SWK 300: Social Welfare and Policy Issues |
| Domain 6: Mind-Body Connection | PSY 235: Abnormal Psychology PSY 374: Vocational Aspects of Disability PSY 382: Substance Abuse Counseling SWK 309: Case Management |
| Domain 7: Cultural Competency | SWK 105: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion |
| Domain 8: Vocational Support | PSY 374: Vocational Aspects of Disability |
$1,700* per session
Flat-Rate Tuition
12 months**
Duration
120
Credit Hours
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There are six opportunities throughout the year to begin our YourPace online program. Find the start date below that works best for you and apply before the application deadline. Please note, application and document deadlines are the same. UMPI must receive all documents including official transcripts by the document deadline to be considered. Transcripts can often take 10 or more business days from the request date to be received by UMPI, please plan accordingly.
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**Time to completion varies by student and is based on several factors including prior college coursework, relevant work experience, amount of time dedicated to studying, and the number of courses completed each session.