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Through supervised clinical experience, students begin hands-on training in a behavioral health/human service field. Skills focused upon may include intake interviewing, case management, assessment of client/consumer needs, intervention strategies to meet those needs, individual and group counseling, outreach activities, documentation, use of community referral and networking resources, collaboration with colleagues, inter-agency communication, and professional growth. Ninety hours of recorded clinical experience are required.
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Pre-requisite minimum of 25 credits in BH program; BH& 400; or instructor permission
Course Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate ability to effectively function as a member of an interprofessional care team in coordinating services and resources.
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Conduct screenings and assessments, utilizing the gathered information to develop and implement client-centered care plans.
Problem SolvingCritical Thinking,Quantitative ReasoningCommunicationWritten Expression
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Exhibit integrity by consistently practicing ethical behavior, developing a meaningful practice of self-care, maintaining confidentiality,self-reflection, and approaching work with cultural sensitivity and humility.
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Demonstrate ability to effectively function as a member of an interprofessional care team in coordinating services and resources.
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Demonstrate ability to effectively function as a member of an interprofessional care team in coordinating services and resources.
Core Topics
The goal of Practicum is to arrange an opportunity to apply classroom lessons, to practice relevant skills, to develop a professional network and to gain real-world experience that increases the student’s chance at advancing their career. Ideally this will include exposure to clients, a variety of staff, situations that are new to students, along with new responsibilities.