Students in the Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (CRMHC) program choose between two options: Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) and Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC). As a program, students are prepared to work with diverse populations and receive evidenced based training that supports clients' unique needs and goals. The program’s mission is to prepare empathic and competent counselors who advocate empowerment of diverse communities and promote wellness across mental health and rehabilitation settings. 

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC)

The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) option provides students with training and experiences to serve diverse clients with psychiatric, developmental, cognitive, sensory, substance-related, and/or physical disabilities. Clinical rehabilitation counselor use client centered approaches to support individuals with disabilities in attaining optimal functioning across psychological, social, and vocational domains considering each client's personal goals, abilities, and perception of quality of life. Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling emphasizes reducing attitudinal and environmental barriers throughcounseling, technology, advocacy, and support.

The CRC option is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP). Graduates also meet the educational qualifications for the national Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential and to be eligible to apply for license as a professional clinical counselor in the state of California (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - LPCC). 

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) pathway prepares students to provide counseling services that support the mental and emotional well-being of individuals with mental health challenges. Students develop skills in assessment, interventions and diagnosis while learning ways to nourish clients in achieving  and sustaining optimal levels of wellness. 

The CRMHC option prepares graduates to work with diverse individuals across a range of mental health settings using ethical, reflective, and culturally responsive counseling practices.Graduates meet the educational requirements to apply for licensure as a professional clinical counselor in the state of California (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - LPCC).

Both concentrations  prepare you to earn your California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) credentials through hands-on experiences and cultural competence.

Some skills developed in the program:

• individual and group counseling
• assessment and appraisal
• case management
• consultation
• advocacy for individuals, groups, and the profession
• program evaluation and research