PY 735 Addiction and Recovery Services
Provides a comprehensive study of administrative, clinical evaluative, and referral activities used to deliver therapy, connect clients with treatment services and other community resources. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of effective techniques to be used in addiction counseling practice to ensure a client centered continuum of care. Students will have the opportunity to learn and demonstrate how to navigate and coordinate across multiple systems using case management and advocacy skills to assist the client in achieving established treatment and recovery goals. Standards for professional behavior and scope of practice will be discussed as it relates to clinical practice with substance-related disorders clients and their families. The study of client rights, client responsibilities, “duty to protect” and informed consent will be discussed as part of the intake and counseling process.
Offered
Summer