Application deadline approaches for Midland College Mental Health Technician Program

The application deadline is fast-approaching for the Midland College Mental Health Technician Program, a first-of-its-kind effort to fill a critical need for mental health professionals in West Texas.

Interested individuals have until Monday, July 22, to apply.

The two-semester program is designed to prepare students to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings in the Permian Basin. The first 20 accepted applicants will participate in the program for free thanks to scholarships. Earning a Mental Health Technician Certificate opens up the opportunity to be placed at the upcoming Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center, where participants “will serve as the eyes and ears of the inpatient facility, transporting patients, assisting with psychotherapy encounters, engaging in crisis de-escalation, and having regular interactions with the patients,” according to Midland College.

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“This certificate program is a really important and innovative initiative that is a part of Midland College’s larger workforce development that we are creating for the Behavioral Health Center,” said Dr. Stephanie Caples, director of Behavioral Health at Midland College.

The application process for the Mental Health Technician Program is simple: Apply to Midland College, complete the Health Sciences General Application, and submit transcripts to the MC Registrar. To be considered for admission, you must be 18 years old by Sept. 1, have a high school diploma or GED, have a negative result on a 10-panel drug screen, maintain current health insurance coverage throughout the program, and have required Title 25, Texas Administrative Code §97.64 and Clinical Affiliate immunizations.