Appraisal and Assessment in Treatment.

Catalog description

This course provides an in-depth exploration of assessment and introduces students to the principles and practices of assessment in clinical mental health and addiction counseling. Students will develop skills in selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting a variety of commonly used standardized and non-standardized assessments related to mental health and substance use disorders. Emphasis is placed on understanding reliability, validity, fairness, and cultural responsiveness in assessment, as well as the appropriate use of tools with diverse populations. The course also highlights the role of assessment in diagnosis, treatment planning, and supporting recovery-oriented care for individuals with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.