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May 02, 2024
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SOCW 650 - Clinical Practice in Mental Health and Substance Abuse
3 Credits
Social workers engaging in clinical practice must be prepared to diagnose and treat those with mental health symptoms and substance abuse disorders. This course provides knowledge and skills in differential diagnosis and treatment of serious and persistent mental health disabilities as well as community-based clinical interventions, including crisis response, risk assessment protocols, and multidisciplinary intensive case management and assertive mental health teams. Students are provided with the knowledge and basic skills to recognize and understand the dynamics of chemical dependency in the lives of individuals, addiction treatment options, dual diagnosis, and the recovery process. The course will explore support system development and enhancement using natural and formed helping groups. Students learn the uses of psychotropic medications and other treatment by extending their understanding of brain science.
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