CMHC 680 Clinical Mental Health Counselling
This course advances the student's knowledge and abilities in counseling, diagnostic, and treatment skills, including crisis intervention, suicide ideation, and mental status exams. The course examines the treatment of mental and emotional disorders, including the development of a treatment plan, reporting, and assessing progress, appropriate referral procedures, formulating SMART goals, and cultural diversity and individual differences. Students utilize core principles of evidence-based practices in developing, delivering, and assessing behavioral health treatment planning and interventions. The course will also review classifications, indications, and contraindications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation.