BH& 491 Practicum I

5 credits

Through supervised clinical experience, the student begins hands-on training in a behavioral health/human service field. Skills focused upon may include intake interviewing, case management, assessment of client/consumer needs and intervention strategies to meet those needs, individual and group counseling, outreach activities, documentation, use of community referral and networking resources, collaboration with colleagues, and inter-agency communication. Ninety hours of recorded clinical experience are required.

Prerequisites: BH 311, BH& 420, and BH& 340

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Integrate theoretical classroom learning with experiential learning to implement professionalism and best practices related to behavioral health in a community agency setting
Outline the charting procedures and paperwork requirements for entry level positions at the practicum site
Demonstrate ability to relate effectively with clients in an ethical and culturally responsive manner
Demonstrate successful work relationships with agency administrators, supervisors, and colleagues in the practicum setting

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

demonstrate knowledge of the structures, functions, and organizations which comprise the local healthcare system, with a particular focus on behavioral healthcare organizations
demonstrate abiding hope in recovery for each and every person

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Teamwork, the ability to participate actively and cooperatively in a group to advance a common goal.

Total Hours: 110 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 90