30 CE Hours
18 Self-Paced Programs
$2,000 USD Total
This certificate provides a structured, practice-focused foundation in correctional mental health. Participants will develop the competencies needed to assess and treat individuals within secure environments, navigate complex legal and ethical constraints, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary systems.
The certificate learning path emphasizes real-world application, including clinical decision-making under constraint, risk and needs assessment, trauma-informed care, and documentation practices that are both clinically sound and legally defensible.
- Meets key training needs for correctional mental health professionals
- Curated and led by nationally recognized experts in forensic and correctional psychology
- Designed for real-world application in jails, prisons, and community supervision settings
- Develop practical skills to improve outcomes for justice-involved individuals while reducing institutional and professional risk
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Designed for Working Professionals
This certificate includes 18 training programs designed to build competency from foundational correctional knowledge to advanced clinical and systems-level practice. Delivered as a fully self-paced pathway with shareable, blockchain-verified digital credentials that demonstrate your expertise.
This certificate includes 18 training programs designed to build competency from foundational correctional knowledge to advanced clinical and systems-level practice. Delivered as a fully self-paced pathway with shareable, blockchain-verified digital credentials that demonstrate your expertise.
- Correctional mental health clinicians (psychologists, counselors, social workers, MFTs, psychiatrists, and psychiatric NPs/PAs)
- Medical and nursing staff delivering behavioral health care in custodial settings
- Case managers, reentry, and community supervision professionals (e.g., probation, parole, diversion programs)
- Correctional administrators and custody staff involved in behavioral health coordination and behavior management
Applicable across settings including jails, prisons, juvenile justice, immigration detention, restrictive housing, and rural systems, this training is especially valuable for those serving individuals with serious mental illness, trauma histories, cognitive impairments, and diverse gender identities.
This certificate is designed to fit in with your professional responsibilities without sacrificing depth or rigor.
Self-paced learning - progress through the training on your own schedule
12 months of access - revisit content anytime throughout the year
Flexible completion - start, pause, and resume as your workload allows
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Our training programs are led by industry experts and supported by flexible learning tools, so participants gain skills that translate immediately into practice.
Correctional Mental Health Certificate Curriculum
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Training Instructors
Virginia Barber-Rioja, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Psychology Department of New York University
Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology of Teachers College
Columbia University
Ashley Batastini, PhD
Associate Professor
Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Swinburne University of Technology
Nichola Tyler, PhD
Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology
Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Swinburne University of Technology
Lauren Stossel, M.D.
Private Practice and leads an outpatient clinic focused on treatment of individuals with chronic psychotic disorders
Kings County Hospital
Sarah Miller, PhD, ABPP
Director
Maine’s State Forensic Service
Training Director
University of Maine Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forensic Psychology
Nicole Bartholomew, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Eman Tadros, LMFT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Syracuse University
Alix McLearen, PhD
Clinical psychologist, Retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer, and Experienced Executive
Margaret Nixon, PhD
Lecturer in Forensic Behavioural Science
Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Swinburne University of Technology
Jennifer Eno Louden, PhD
Professor of Psychology
The University of Texas at El Paso
Johanna Folk, PhD
Assistant Professor and Associate Director
Juvenile in Justice Behavioral Health Lab
Director of Research, Evaluation and Analysis
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco
Tamara Kang, PhD
Assistant Professor in the School of Psychological & Behavioral Sciences
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Lauren Kois, PhD
Clinical and Forensic Psychologist
Frequently Asked Questions
A certificate program is a structured sequence of courses designed to develop both foundational and specialized competencies in a specific area of practice. Unlike standalone CE programs, certificate programs offer a comprehensive learning path and may include milestones, badges, and formal recognition of advanced training.
While this certificate is a standalone credential, many learners use it to supplement graduate training or professional licensure. It does not confer college credit at this time.
Yes. Upon completing all required trainings in the program, you will receive a digital certificate recognizing your achievement. You will also earn individual digital badges for each course, which you can display on platforms like LinkedIn or include in your professional portfolio to demonstrate your specialized training.
In addition, all trainings within the program provide continuing education (CE) credit. You will receive CE hours and a certificate of completion upon completion of each training. The full certificate program includes 150 CE hours. CE credit is available through approvals from the American Psychological Association (APA), National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), and Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), depending on your licensing board.
A certificate is a focused, non-degree training program designed to help you develop professional skills in a specific area, in this case, Correctional Mental Health. It is typically shorter than a degree program and does not confer academic credit toward a college degree.
For self-paced programs, all required materials are included.
There is no expiration for the certificate or the digital badges once you’ve completed the program. Learners have access to each course for the duration of the certificate program, but course content access ends one year after you complete each course. While your credentials remain permanent, you will no longer be able to review the course materials after that one-year window.
There is no formal application or admissions process. You can get started at any time by enrolling in an individual course or purchasing the full certificate.
There are no degree or licensure requirements to enroll. However, the content is designed for individuals with a background or strong interest in psychology, criminal justice, or mental health, and some material assumes familiarity with clinical concepts and terminology.
Students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs are welcome to participate. The program is appropriate for both advanced learners and early-career professionals.
The certificate is delivered entirely online and is self-paced, allowing you to complete coursework on your own schedule.
Most learners complete the full certificate in approximately 6–12 months, depending on their availability and pace. You do not need to take all trainings at once. Programs can be completed individually over time, and you will still earn CE credit and digital badges as you progress.
There is no required training sequence, and you may complete them in any order. However, it is recommended to begin with foundational trainings as these provide important context for more advanced topics later in the program.
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