3.00 Credits
Designed to provide an overview of statistical concepts as well as assessment procedures and tools used by clinical mental health counselors. Intake interviews, mental status examinations, biopsychosocial assessments, environmental and risk assessments, systematic behavioral observations, symptom checklists, diagnostic interviews, and personality and psychological testing will be explored as they related to diagnostic and intervention planning purposes.Ethical and cultural issues related to assessment will be covered.
Prerequisite:
CMHC510 OR CMH610