Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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As the foundational course for aspiring clinical mental health counselors, this course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of ethical, legal, and professional issues in providing mental health counseling services within the broader social services system. Topics include professional issues, ethical and legal considerations (local and federal), delivery systems, staffing and case management procedures, emergency services, treatment paradigms, and the importance of consultation and collaboration among mental health professionals. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of B in COUN 501 and COUN 510 .