UMass Boston

Course Overview

Description

This course is focused on the foundations of school and community mental health and adjustment counseling, addressing the history and philosophy of school and community mental health counseling, professional identity and roles of the school and community mental health / adjustment counselor, professional ethics, organizational structures of schools, community-based practices, including an overview of managed care systems and wraparound services, knowledge of the juvenile justice systems, crisis intervention services, prevention, federal and state laws and regulations, medical conditions and learning disabilities, consultation with school and community stakeholders, substance abuse counseling, overview of school and community mental health counseling theories and practice, and an understanding of how sociocultural factors and diversity influences the practice of school and community mental health counseling. Particular attention will be paid to interpreting concepts and knowledge for the practice of school and community mental health counseling in an urban setting and serving diverse populations.