Social Services and Mental Health

Catalog description

This course aims to develop the student's knowledge and skills to enhance the student’s ability to engage in clinical social work practice with individuals who have moderate to severe mental illness, their families, and other systems with which they are involved. It will contribute to the student’s knowledge of the historical background, legislation, and policies that inform practice in today's mental health/behavioral health environment and describe theories, the process of biopsychosocial assessment, and methods of practice. Cultural competence, gender issues and needs of aging adults will be emphasized throughout the course.