Credits required
9
Cost per-credit*
$353.50
Delivery
Online
Start Terms
3 Per Year
Graduate Certificate in Tele-Behavioral Health Services
Expand Access to Care with Technology
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Program Overview
The Online Graduate Certificate in Tele-Behavioral Health Services from the University of Nevada, Reno prepares professionals to deliver behavioral health and substance use disorder services using digital technology. Offered through the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT), this program emphasizes evidence-based tele-practice and prepares students to work in rural or underserved communities, schools, integrated healthcare settings and beyond.
With a curriculum designed for the evolving needs of the behavioral health field, the certificate equips you with the knowledge and practical tools to expand access to care, ensure ethical delivery of services and adapt to the latest telehealth technologies.
*Program tuition. Base in-state tuition cost. Does not include student fees. Please note everyone's net tuition costs is specific to their own situation and will be different for each person. Learn more about tuition and fees.
Tuition and Fees
- Tuition Per Credit: $353.50*
- Total Credits: 9
- Estimated Tuition Total: $3,181.50 (excluding fees)
- Additional Fees: Technology, registration, and other standard university fees may apply
Financial aid eligibility may vary depending on enrollment status. Students are encouraged to contact the financial aid office to explore assistance options.
Program Snapshot
- Credential: Graduate Certificate
- Credits Required: 9
- Delivery Format: 100% Online
- Center Affiliation: Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT)
- Application Timeline: Rolling Admission
What You’ll Learn
Throughout this 9-credit certificate program, students gain theoretical knowledge and applied skills necessary to effectively provide behavioral health services via telecommunication technologies. By completion, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate best practices for ethical and secure tele-behavioral service delivery
- Understand federal and state telehealth regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
- Deliver culturally responsive behavioral health services in virtual environments
- Apply frameworks for virtual supervision, client engagement and service coordination
Sample Courses
This course will address common clinical considerations behavioral health providers face related to the use of technology, texting, email, social networking sites and technological applications. Case scenarios, group discussion and videos practice sessions will be used to highlight these skills and encourage discussion. Contents examined include ethic and legal issues, clinical competency, digital styles and how this can impact worker and client relations, privacy and confidentiality.
This course will address common ethical dilemmas behavioral health providers face related to the use of technology, social networking sites and web-based search engines. Case scenarios, group discussion related to videos, practice sessions and other activities will be used to highlight these dilemmas and encourage discussions among students. Content includes ethics, competency, digital styles, privacy and confidentiality, social networking sites and applying ethical decision-making models.
This course addresses how behavioral health providers engage with people seeking change for behavioral unease in a virtual space with a focus on engaging people when using technology. Case scenarios, group discussion, practice sessions and other learning activities will be used to explore and practice having engaging discussions among participants. Content discussed will include comparing and contrasting having engaging exchanges using various technology, texting, email and videoconferencing.
Who Should Apply
This program is ideal for graduate students, licensed behavioral health professionals, counselors, social workers and others who wish to integrate telehealth into their practice. It is particularly relevant for those serving rural populations, working in substance use treatment or involved in community mental health.
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Career Applications
Graduates of this program are equipped to expand their current practice or advance into roles that require expertise in tele-behavioral health delivery. The certificate can complement credentials in:
- Substance Use Disorder Counseling
- Mental Health Counseling
- Clinical Social Work
- School-Based Counseling
- Case Management
- Integrated Behavioral Health Settings
By bridging the gap between technology and behavioral healthcare, this certificate positions professionals to meet growing workforce needs and reduce access barriers in Nevada and beyond.
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Join a growing field that uses technology to bring healing closer to those who need it most.
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