Academic Degrees and Certificate Programs
Academic Degrees
Associate Degrees
A.A. in Behavioral Sciences: University of Maine at Fort Kent
A.A.S. in Human Services: Southern Maine Community College
A.A.S. in Behavioral Health Studies: York County Community College
A.A.S. in Human Services: Central Maine Community College
A.A.S. in Human Services: Eastern Maine Community College
A.A.S. in Human Services (MHRT/C Track): Washington County Community College
A.A.S. in Mental Health: Kennebec Valley Community College
A.A.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant: Kennebec Valley Community College
A.S. in Mental Health and Human Services: University of Maine at Augusta
A.S. in Human Services-Mental Health Concentration: University of Maine at Fort Kent
Bachelor Degrees
B.A. in Psychology (MHRT Counseling Track): University of Maine Farmington
B.A. in Psychology (Mental Health Rehabilitation Minor): University of New England
B.A. in Psychology and Community Studies: University of Maine at Machias
B.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences (MHRT/C Track): University of Southern Maine, Lewiston-Auburn College
B.A. in Social Work: University of Maine
B.A. in Social Work: University of Southern Maine
B.S. in Mental Health and Human Services (MHRT Track): University of Maine at Augusta
B.S. in Behavioral and Social Sciences: University of Maine at Fort Kent
B.S. in Psychology: Husson University
B.S. in Rehabilitation Services (MHRT Track): University of Maine Farmington
B.S./B.S.W. (MHRT Track): University of Maine
B.S.W.: University of Maine Presque Isle
B.S.W.: University of New England
Master Degrees
GCSUD – Graduate Certificate in Substance Use Disorders: University of Maine at Augusta
M.Ed. in Counselor Education: University of Maine
M.O.T. Occupational Therapy-Mental Health concentration: University of Southern Maine
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Husson University
M.S. in Community Mental Health and Mental Health Counseling: Southern New Hampshire University
M.S. in Counseling: University of Southern Maine
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling: Husson University
M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling (MHRT/C Track): University of Southern Maine
M.S. Nursing – Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentration: University of Southern Maine
M.S.W.: University of Maine
M.S.W.: University of New England
M.S.W.: University of Southern Maine
Certifications
Behavioral Health Professional
BHP training and certification is required for direct care providers working in Children’s Behavioral Health Services in the school, residential, or home/community setting, in programs receiving MaineCare reimbursement for section 28 RCS, 28 RCS Specialized, 97 Children’s Residential, and 65 HCT or Day Treatment Services.
Training Program – Saco River Education
Training Program – Woodfords Family Services
Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist
Guided by the Intentional Peer Support model, a relational trauma-informed approach, CIPSSs engage in mutually supportive relationships while creating opportunities and knowledge for sustaining and creating community and natural supports.
Recovery Coach
A recovery coach is a non-clinical professional who provides support and guidance to individuals seeking or in recovery from substance use disorders.
Registration & Certification – Maine Recovery Coach Certification Board
Training – Portland Recovery Community Center
Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician
Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community
- Community Mental Health Certificate, York County Community College
- Counselor Education Program, University of Southern Maine
- Kennebec Valley Community College
Newhouse Training - Southern Maine Community College
- University of Maine at Augusta
- University of Maine in collaboration with
- University of Maine at Machias, Any Degree with a Counseling Minor
- University of Maine at Fort Kent, Behavioral Health MHRT/C Concentration certificate, both academic and non-credit options online
- University of Maine at Machias, Any Degree with a Counseling Minor and a stand-alone certificate option
Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician-I
Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Crisis Service Provider
Mental Health Support Specialist
Licensure
Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Information for CADC, ADCA, LADC, CCS
Counseling Professionals
Information for LCPC
Maine Board of Nursing
Information for RN, LPN, FNP, APRN, PMHNP, and other nursing credentials
Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Information for Psy.D. and other psychologist credentials
Maine Board of Social Work
Information for BSW, LSW, LCSW, MSW, DSW, and other social work credentials
Note: This list might not be fully inclusive of all available degrees and certificate programs.