Philadelphia Institute of Science and Technology

Mobile Therapist

This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to become mobile therapists, working with individuals and families to provide therapeutic services in various settings.

In addition:

  • The program typically spans one year, with each TRIMESTER focusing on key aspects of mobile therapy practice and theory.
  • Courses cover fundamental topics related to mobile therapy, including assessment, therapeutic techniques, ethical considerations, and cultural competence.
  • The practicum provides students with hands-on experience and the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world mobile therapy settings.

 

Upon completing this program and gaining supervised experience, students will be prepared to work as mobile therapists, providing therapeutic services to individuals, families, and groups in various settings. Mobile therapists play a vital role in the mental health and behavioral health field, helping clients navigate challenges and improve their well-being.

Mobile Therapist

Mobile Therapist Certificate Program

Duration: about 1 to 2 years.

MOTH 100: Introduction to Mobile Therapy

  • Introduction to Mobile Therapy Profession
  • History and Evolution of Mobile Therapy
  • Ethical and Legal Considerations
  • The Role of Mobile Therapists in Behavioral Health

HBMH 100: Human Behavior and Mental Health

  • Human Behavior and Psychopathology
  • Lifespan Development
  • Cultural Competence and Diversity
  • Trauma-Informed Care and Crisis Intervention

TATEC 100: Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques

ASSD 100: Assessment and Diagnosis

CBT 100: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

FSTH 100: Family Systems Therapy

PTCI 100: Play Therapy and Creative Interventions

SPECP 100: Specializations and Practicum

  • Specialized Approaches (e.g., Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Art Therapy)
  • Mobile Therapy in School Settings
  • Mobile Therapy in Community and Home-Based Settings
  • Mobile Therapist Certificate Practicum

Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest.  Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S.  Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline.  Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.

  • Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech

CPL    100: Career Planning  

CPL    101: Communications and Career Strategies

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: composition

  • Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

MATH 100:General Math

MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra

MATH 102:College Algebra

  • Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)

ECON 105:Leadership

ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I

ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II

SOC    101:Introduction to Sociology

PSYC  101: Introduction to Psychology

HIST   101: History