SWK 683 - Community-based Practice in Behavioral Health
3 credits
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Indianapolis
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Bloomington
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Southeast
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South Bend
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Northwest
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Fort Wayne
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Online Program
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Lafayette
Students enrolled in this course examine a wide range of community-based services provided for people with severe mental illness and/or severe addiction problems. Special attention is given to strength-based, client-driven, and evidence-based practice models. Content includes community-based services in areas of case management, employment, housing, illness management, family, dual disorder treatment, and consumer self-help. Students also examine a variety of issues involved in the provision of community-based services such as ethical and legal issues, quality and continuity of care, cultural competency, organizational and financial factors, and other relevant policy and practice issues.