Seminar in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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This course provides an overview of the history, philosophy, and trends in clinical mental health counseling. Students will learn about the roles and functions, preparation standards, and professional issues of the clinical mental health counselor in a multicultural society. Students will develop an understanding of how clinical mental health counselors interact with government agencies, health care providers, and social service organizations during policy making, financing of services, advocacy for clients, and during interdisciplinary consultation.