PSYC1050 — Introduction to Mental and Behavioral Health Work
PSYC 1050 - Introduction to Mental and Behavioral Health Work PSYC 1050 - Introduction to Mental and Behavioral Health Work Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 0 Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the field of mental and behavioral health work. The focus of this course is on the roles and job duties of mental and behavioral health workers, as well as related workplace skills and principles. These include topics such as person-centered communication, professionalism, self-care, and the role of cultural diversity. The course is open to students considering mental health-related careers as well as students enrolled in the Mental and Behavioral Health Worker certificate and the Mental Health Practitioner certificate. Students are encouraged to take this course during the first semester of those certificate programs. Recommendation: None Major Content Introduction to the course and how to be successful as a mental/behavioral health worker The role and duties of a mental/behavioral health worker Strengths-based approaches to mental/behavioral health work Communication skills in mental health work (including person-centered language, genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard) Professionalism and boundaries (including general workplace skills and self care) Cultural diversity in mental health Career planning and exploration Learning
Prerequisites: ENGL0950, RDNG0940, RDNG0950, ENGL0090, ESOL0051, ESOL0052