CSP 554 - Treat.Mental & Emot. Disorders

Institution:

Southern Connecticut State University

Subject:

Counseling & School Psychology

Description:

Prerequisites: CSP 550, CSP 571 & Dept. permission In-depth exploration of common and empirically-supported treatment practices for various diagnostic groups. Study of strategies for the provision of crisis, brief, intermediate, and long-term counseling. Review of principles of interview- ing and the development of case conceptualization, including diagnosis, etiology, and prevention is provided, with special emphasis on treatment planning. Current context and trends of mental health treatment, including fiscal dimen- sions such as reimbursement for counseling services and roles within managed care systems. Principles, theories and practices of inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpat- ient services. Overview of basic classifications, indication s, and contraindications of psychotropic medication. Legal and ethical issues including attention to community needs, sensitivity to social and cultural diversity, and accounta- bility to credentialing bodies. The role of the counselor in the sytem of mental health delivery and public policy issues impacting the delivery of effective counseling. 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.southernct.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 392-5200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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