Clinical Social Work with Children and Adolescents

Catalog description

Core practice theories, biopsychosocial assessment, differential aspects of diagnosis of typical mental health disorders with an onset in childhood, treatment plan formulation, and evidence-based interventions for social work practice in child and adolescent mental and behavioral health settings. Includes skills in working collaboratively with families and other systems, the therapeutic relationship, and the process of treatment. Emphasis on continued development of skills in cognitive behavioral treatment interventions tailored to children and adolescents. This course is part of a service-based pricing program. Special tuition will apply for students enrolling in this course.