Community Mental Health Program
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Concentration in Community Mental Health
The opportunities in public and community mental health are enormous, and the need for excellent therapists is great.
CIIS has stepped boldly into this reality by creating the Community Mental Health (CMH) program. CIIS has trained MFTs for more than 25 years and has enabled graduates to successfully pass the licensure exam and launch successful and fulfilling careers.
Our emphasis on both professional psychology and the mind-body-spirit connection provides a unique and appropriate emphasis for therapists who are interested in entering the profession as it is evolving.
The CMH program has a CAB (community advisory board) made up of MFTs, health policy leaders, consumers of mental health services, students, and faculty. The CAB ensures that we prepare students with the didactic and experiential learning they need to enter their profession fully equipped to succeed.
The curriculum has been designed to meet all California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) licensure requirements and to provide knowledge and skills specifically required for community mental health.
In addition to having core psychological knowledge and advanced therapeutic skills, public and community therapists must often act as advocates, systems navigators, and change agents.
The ability to perform these complex and diverse duties while maintaining a strong commitment to clients, their families, and their communities is a critical factor in building and maintaining a satisfying career.
