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Microcredential
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health
Microcredentials in Behavioral Health
Microcredentials in Social and Behavioral Sciences
In today’s rapidly changing environment, continuous learning and specialization are crucial for professionals seeking to address the complex needs of individuals and communities. The Social and Behavioral Health Division is proud to introduce a series of Microcredentials designed to equip professionals with the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to navigate diverse challenges in the social and behavioral health field. These Microcredentials offer a flexible, targeted approach to professional development, providing a strong foundation in critical areas of practice while opening Pathways to Employment Credentials such as Addiction Services Specialist, Youth Services Specialist, and Adult Services Specialist.
Why Choose These Microcredentials?
These Microcredentials are ideal for individuals new to the field as well as professionals in psychology, social work, healthcare, and human services who want to enhance their expertise in specific areas of social and behavioral health. They offer an accessible and efficient pathway to gain specialized knowledge and are a stepping stone toward earning industry-recognized credentials that can enhance career prospects and open doors to new professional opportunities.
Addiction Science Microcredential
Adult Behavioral Microcredential
Child Behavioral Microcredential
Child Protection Microcredential
Professional Human Service
Practice Microcredential
Pathways to Employment
Microcredentials are designed to be stackable, allowing learners to combine them into
multiple Pathways to Employment. Upon completing the stack, learners receive the Pathway
to Employment Credential, the highest-level Microcredential badge. It is awarded to
those who have successfully finished a learning journey that includes several Microcredentials
and skills, specifically preparing them for targeted career opportunities.
The Pathway to Employment Credential signifies that the learner has acquired skills
that have been validated and recognized by regional employers and industry professionals,
demonstrating that they are fully equipped for employment in a specific field or role
and offering a clear path for career progression.
Behavioral Health Pathways
Behavioral Health Indeed Job Search
This search can include jobs that include additional training, educational, or work
experience requirements.