Social Work in Behavioral Health

Catalog description

In this course you will be introduced to social work in behavioral health practice with individuals and groups. You will be introduced to laws and regulations that define mental health services and the scope of practice. You will be introduced to evidence-based practices and service delivery models used in behavioral health with individuals and groups. You will also explore individual and group intervention plans and strategies social workers use in behavioral health. Knowledge and skill development for multi-systems practice in mental health settings will be explored. You will examine and apply the General Intervention Model (GIM) and other conceptual frameworks for social work practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.