2023-2024 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

CNSL 575 Counseling Individuals with Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Students are introduced to the complexities and unique treatment needs of clients who are diagnosed with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. An examination of the guiding principles for counseling individuals with co-occurring disorders will occur, as well as a review of assessment and diagnostic methods, treatment settings and interventions, special population considerations, and integrated care planning and recovery strategies.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CNSL 568 (minimum grade of C) and CNSL 571 (minimum grade of C), or permission of instructor or department chairperson.

General Education

Offered

  • Fall