Field Practicum I

Catalog description

Prerequisites: Acceptance to the Behavioral Health Support program. This course is a field placement designed to provide students with observation and practical experience in a behavioral health community center or similar service agency or provider. Students will spend a minimum of 160 hours throughout the course in an agency placement. The course will compare and contrast how various populations are served and how agencies collaborate and integrate services to meet client needs. Students will have the opportunity to practice completing intake, assessments, and treatment planning. Passing a background check and drug test is required for this course.