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Program

Behavioral Health

Behavioral health is a growing and demanding field that requires an understanding of current diagnoses, medications, and trauma-informed care practices. This field is requiring more practitioners to improve the quality of life for the individuals facing struggles with mental illness and substance abuse. Our
program prepares you to enter this important and in-demand role in the health care system.
Location(s)
Lakewood Campus
Online
Why Choose RRCC?

Our faculty care about our students' success and with an average class sizes of 20 students, you will never be lost in a crowd! Whether you are earning a degree, brushing up on career skills, or seeking life-long learning, you will enjoy an environment of inspiration and support. It is our goal to create an experience that will enrich your life educationally, professionally, and personally to help you succeed!

Program Overview

Our program provides you skills and knowledge to work in this challenging and perpetually changing behavioral health line of work.

Please visit our Psychology page to view the degrees offered in that program.

Our Behavioral Health course prepare you to step into a variety of roles within clinical practice, as well as pursue your License of Clinical Social Work (LCSW).

Some of the careers that you will be prepared for are:

  • Clinical therapy
  • Social work
  • Counseling
  • Marriage and family therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Nursing

An estimated one in five Coloradans lives with a mental health or substance use disorder, driving demand for qualified behavioral health workers. By the end of the decade, positions for behavioral health counselors are expected to grow by almost 30% .

By earning a microcredential in behavioral health, you’ll learn foundational skills to begin working in your community and earn college credit to continue your professional training.

Microcredentials are designed with input from behavioral health professionals and can be completed in a year or less. Once you complete your training, you’ll receive a letter validating your skills and competencies.

ALL four of RRCC's micro credentials are also stackable toward completion of our new AAS in mental health and social work.

Scholarship Money Available
The following courses have scholarship money available Fall 2025:

BEH 1001 - Behavioral Health Case Management and Clinical Documentation
BEH 1030 - Behavioral Health Case Management and Clinical Documentation
BEH 2030 - Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills
PTE 1010 - Intro to Behavioral Health Care and Wellness

Degrees & Certificates
Title Details
Mental Health and Social Work AAS  |  67 Credits
Behavioral Health Plus CERT  |  6 Credits
Behavioral Health Assistant II CERT  |  16 Credits
Patient Navigator CERT  |  12 Credits
Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant CERT  |  10 Credits
Faculty & Staff

Kyle Kelly, Ma, LMFT

Psychology Faculty
303-914-6277
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Tuition Savings

Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.

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Academic Programs

Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.

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Transfer Options

In collaboration with Colorado 4-year schools, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer program to create a seamless transfer.

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Become a Student

Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.