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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 ³Ô¹ÏµÚÒ»Ïß?

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

- Behavioral Health Case Management and Clinical Documentation
- Behavioral Health Case Management and Clinical Documentation
- Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills
- Intro to Behavioral Health Care and Wellness

Degrees & Certificates
Title Details
AAS  |  67 Credits
CERT  |  6 Credits
CERT  |  16 Credits
CERT  |  12 Credits
CERT  |  10 Credits
Faculty & Staff

Kyle Kelly, Ma, LMFT

Psychology Faculty
303-914-6277
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Tuition Savings

Becoming a student at ³Ô¹ÏµÚÒ»Ïß 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 ³Ô¹ÏµÚÒ»Ïß prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.