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Dec 03, 2024
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2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
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BHS 150 - Introduction to Behavioral Health and Social Services Description: Survey of the behavioral health and social services professions, including scope of practice and training requirements. Exploration of employment opportunities in the field and self-assessment/academic planning for a career in mental health. Overview of mental health disorders and first responder skills in a mental health crisis situation.
General Education Competency: Written Communication
Credits: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Course Content:
- Overview of behavioral health and social services professions, career opportunities, and employment trends
- Self-assessment, alignment with workplace demands
- Personal issues affecting the helping professional
- Self-care and revitalization
- Overview of mental health disorders and whole health interventions
- Mental health first aid
- Initial development of professional portfolio
- Educational and career planning
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the role, function, and responsibilities of various mental health professions and community service agencies. (1)
- Evaluate personal strengths, weaknesses, interests and values in potential alignment for a rewarding career in behavioral health and social sciences. (2)
- Describe cognitive and behavioral strategies that support academic and career success. (3)
- Explain the importance of whole health integration, strong support systems and self-care habits for stress management and resiliency as a successful student and valued employee. (4)
- Define mental health and identify common mental health issues. (5)
- Demonstrate first aid skills in a mental health emergency or in support of an individual with a common mental health disorder. (6)
- Build job-seeking skills and professional portfolio. (7)
- Create professional and academic goals, including a concrete educational plan leading towards certificate(s) and/or degree(s) in behavioral health and social sciences. (8)
Required Assessment:
- Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 1500 words of monitored writing.
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