SOWK 565Adv P I: Integrated Health Pra

Catalog

The objective of this course is to introduce social work students to the direct practice of integrated behavioral health in medical in medical settings, especially primary care settings. Students will become knowledgeable of the roles of behavioral health providers working in primary care settings, theories and models of care, and cross-cultural issues. They will develop skills in engagement, assessment, intervention, planning and implementation, and practice evaluation. Because the populations served in promary care settings span the spectrum of severity in both the physical and mental health dimensions, students will develop competencies in engaging and supporting patients across a range of health conditions. Building on a core interdisciplinary knowledge base, the course examines advanced practice skills and strategies relevant to working with individual clients, families, groups, and interdisciplinary teams. Social work practice is explored in the context of the psychosocial consequences of illness, current health care delivery systems, technological advances, and changing regulatory strategies. Ethical dilemmas that emerge from the convergence of consumer, provider, and societal needs are emphasized.