HMNS 2200 — - Assessment Interviewing for Treatment Planning
This course provides an in-depth study of the interviewing process, including methods for creating client safety and rapport and most importantly how to obtain and assess client information. Data collection and client assessment are the initial steps in the social service process; therefore, this is the first course in the social work, mental health, gerontology and substance abuse concentrations for teaching appropriate intervention skills. Students are taught how to use the interviewing process to initiate helping strategies for use in a variety of mental health and social service settings. This course is a prerequisite for HMNS-1200. Note: Grade of C or better required for Human Services program students. Lecture: 3 hours