CAS 454 - Assessment and Case Management of Addictions

(3 units)

Practical application of providing addiction services; assessment, placement, treatment planning, ethical/legal issues, and case management.

Prerequisite(s): CAS 254; CAS 354; acceptance into the minor or certificate in Addiction Counseling and Prevention Services.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the professional practice of addiction counseling specific to clinical evaluation, treatment planning, service coordination, and documentation.
2. identify different types of treatment programs, treatment philosophies, and effective treatment approaches.
3. display proficiency in developing and writing evaluations/assessments, treatment plans, case notes, discharge plans, etc.
4. exhibit sensitivity to the needs of special populations in treatment settings.
5. demonstrate understanding of professional ethics specific to identification of ethical issues, assessing risk, and implementing a model that addresses the ethical concern.

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