FOUNDATIONS OF MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

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Explores the foundations of clinical mental health counseling including: (1) historical, philosophical, societal, cultural, economic, and political dimensions of and current trends in the community human service/mental health movement; (2) roles, functions, preparation standards, credentialing, licensure, and professional identity of clinical mental health counselors; and (3) policies, laws, legislation, recognition, reimbursement, right-to-practice, and other issues relevant to clinical mental health counseling. Focuses on prevention and intervention, social justice, advocacy within the medical model, and preparation for clinical practice.