This course will provide an in-depth review of the multifaceted aspects (historical, philosophical, societal, cultural, economic, political), professional identity (e.g., roles, functions, self-care), and practice issues (e.g., managed care, reimbursement, expert witness status) specific to Clinical Mental Health Counselors. The course also examines ethical and legal standards (ACA and AMHCA Code of Ethics), risk management, supervision models, practices, and professional credentialing according to the Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This course shall include the counselors' roles and responsibilities as members of an interdisciplinary emergency management response team during a local, regional, or national crisis, disaster or other trauma-causing event. This course is designed for students pursuing North Carolina Licensure requirements of this core course.
Prerequisites
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Corequisites
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