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SS 120 — Employment Strategies

Degree Total 61 Hours Programs of Study Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support The Behavioral Health Support (BHS) program will provide students with the education and skills needed to work in a variety of behavioral health or substance abuse support roles. Students will train for entry-level positions such as care coordinators, community support specialists, and case managers. Upon completion of the program, students will have the required skills to provide quality case management to clients in a variety of settings who need guidance and support. Students will be able to properly complete client documentation from intake to discharge including appropriate assessments, safety plans, treatment plans, and discharge summaries. They will be able to identify and utilize case-management treatment modalities for clients in the areas of behavioral health, substance abuse disorders, chronic health issues, and family and youth issues. Students will be qualified to work with behavioral health and medical professionals as part of a treatment team. Finally, students will know how to work within their own competency to provide services to those in need by valuing the dignity and worth of each client and recognizing the importance of the human relationship. Graduates will be prepared to begin working immediately in state, county, and local human service agencies, substance abuse treatment programs, rehabilitation centers, correction facilities, retirement facilities and s

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