CMHC 538 - Professional Functions of Clinical Mental Health Counselors

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This course orients students to the roles and functions of clinical mental health counselors. Topics include the nature and history of the field of clinical mental health counseling, the function of care coordination across different service delivery formats, as well as the policies and regulations that impact counselors. Administrative roles of clinical mental health counselors will also be covered. This includes the nature of program development and management as it pertains to finance and regulatory processes. In addition, students will learn about various models of supervision and consultation, as well as risk and emergency systems management within both clinical mental health and community settings.