Become a Mental Health and Substance Use Worker
Certificate program including 6 weeks of practicum
27 weeks online and 6 weeks of practicum
Mental Health and Substance Use Workers earn $20-$32/hr
PTIRU accredited with EQA designation
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About the Career
As a Mental Health and Substance Use Worker, you'll support individuals facing housing, mental health, and substance use challenges.
Working directly with clients, you will support them physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially through appropriate strategies and interventions to address their diverse needs.
Where You'll Work
Graduates of our Mental Health & Substance Use Worker program are qualified to work in:
Community Mental Health Centres
Indigenous Health Organizations
Outpatient Counselling Clinics
Primary Care Clinics
Supportive Housing Facilities
Transitional Housing
Shelters
Youth Addiction Treatment Programs
Correctional Institutions
The Program
Our Mental Health & Substance Use Worker certificate program prepares you to provide front-line support to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. The 33-week program combines comprehensive online theory with a 6-week supervised practicum.
Key Program Info
- ⏱️ Duration: 33 weeks, including 6 weeks of practicum
- 💻 Delivery: Online (instructor-led) with local practicums
- 📅 Starts: Fall 2026
- 📜 Credential: Certificate
- 💰 Wages: $20 to $32/hour
- 🏛️ Accredited By: Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU)
Accreditation and Recognition
Stenberg College is designated by the BC government's Ministry of Advanced Education through the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU). This program is pending approval by the PTIRU of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. PTIRU is responsible for setting standards of quality and ensuring consumer protection. Stenberg College has also received the BC government's Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation, which is BC's brand or "seal" of quality post-secondary education for public and private institutions.
