Assessment and Intervention in Clinical Mental Health

Catalog description

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to complete clinical mental health assessments and diagnostic interviews. Students learn various assessment techniques for individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents. Emphasis will be placed on mental status examinations and procedures for ensuring the safety of suicidal clients. This course will also explore theory and practice of various crisis intervention models and the use of emergency management systems. Culturally responsible interventions for clients and communities will also be explored.