BHS 240 — Client Encounters I
Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BHS 200 with a grade of B or higher and acceptance to the Behavioral Health Support program. This course introduces the techniques for assuring consistency, accountability, and effectiveness for intake operations. Topics include goals for intake interviews and assessment along with the various tools utilized in assessing, determining risk, and identifying treatment needs. Students will practice skill development by conducting interviews, learn how to build client rapport, and how to elicit required information. In addition, students will utilize proper clinical tools for treatment plan development. Offered Fall only.