Northview High School – Mental Health Professional

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course will introduce and prepare high school students for college and career pathways that focus on emotional, mental, and behavioral health and wellness. While learning about diverse mental health needs, students will gain knowledge about techniques used in recognizing, preventing, supporting, and treating various behavioral and mental health disorders. A variety of careers will be discussed and explored to provide career options that could pertain to mental health and social work services. Students participating in this pathway may spend time researching and understanding the value of mental health for individuals, families, and communities. Exploration of careers in this field could take place through observations in simulated lab scenarios, job shadowing, telehealth, guest speakers, or other clinical exposure.