Integrated Health Care

This course provides an overview of the knowledge, skills and theory of integrated health care social work practice, where physical and behavioral health services are most often provided in a primary care medical environment. You will learn the roles/functions of the behavioral health professional as a member of the collaborative care team. Incorporating knowledge of evidence-based practice models of care and behavior change theory, you will increase your practice abilities to effectively work at an advanced level of skill as an integrated care behavioral health provider. You will learn strategies and skills in patient engagement, motivational enhancement and advocacy through case studies and group activities; cultural competency and effective care planning in an integrated health care environment will be emphasized.