DAAC Mental Health Services

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

This course provides an emphasis on the pharmacological effects of addiction, tolerance, dependence, cross addiction, drug interactions, withdrawal, and recovery; describing the psychological and physiological effects of substance use.

Provides students with an overview of co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders and their impact on the individual, family, and community. Includes an integrated approach to address the issues accompanying co-occurring disorders.

Exploration of procedures and tools used to identify substance use disorders and assess a client’s problems, strengths, limitations and resources.

This course is an examination of the major theories and current treatment modalities used in the field of counseling.

An overview of causes and impacts of substance use disorders, the primary prevention, intervention, and treatment methods utilized, the major drug classifications, and the counselor’s code of ethics.

A study of therapeutic communities as an approach to rehabilitation of substance users in a criminal justice setting.

Examination of substance use disorder prevention.

Examination of family systems focusing on the effects of substance use and recovery.

Advanced examination of knowledge, skills, attitudes, techniques, confidentiality and ethical guidelines applied in the counseling, treatment, prevention, and recovery of substance use disorders.

In-depth exploration of research, evaluation methods and best practices in prevention program design.

Differentiate types of groups; describe the basic stages of the group process; demonstrate group management skills; document client progress; and identify issues of confidentiality and ethics.

This advanced placement helps students gain practical experience in the discipline, enhances skills, and integrates knowledge gained from the classroom. Direct supervision at an advanced level is provided by clinical professionals at the host agency. This course is the Capstone Experience for the students exiting the program with a Certificate or Associates in Applied Science (AAS)Degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling and the Certificate in Criminal Justice Addictions.