CMHA program now accepting applications

The newly accredited Master of Science in Mental Health Practice degree program is now accepting applications for Summer 2026.

The master’s degree will train students to become Certified Mental Health Assistants, a new profession developed by NEOMED to help address the shortage of psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.

CMHAs will work under the supervision of a physician to safely and effectively prescribe medications for a full range of mental illness and substance use disorders. They will be trained to work as part of a physician-led multidisciplinary team on inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient mental health clinics, primary care clinics, and residential and outpatient programs for substance use disorders.

The two-year master’s degree program offers focused training that combines classroom learning with hands-on experience in real-world settings. Students will learn how to support individuals experiencing mental illness and substance use disorders, working as part of an expert care team.

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Updated Dec. 17, 2025