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Aug 06, 2026
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BH 209 Co-Occurring Disorders
Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3
Covers basic information about integrated assessment and treatment for individuals with both substance use disorders and mental health conditions.
Prerequisite: Completion of BH 216 and PSY 239 each with a grade of C or better; admitted to Behavioral Health program; or consent of instructor.
Maximum number of credits course can be taken for: 3
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Outcome 1: Define and identify the dynamics of co-occurring disorders.
- Outcome 2: Assess client readiness for change in multiple areas of concern.
- Outcome 3: Assess personal attitudes and beliefs about individuals with co-occurring disorders.
- Outcome 4: Understand principles of integrated treatment and services.
- Outcome 5: Identify basic screening and assessment information.
- Outcome 6: Apply strategies for working with clients with co-occurring disorders.
- Outcome 7: Identify self-care skills to prevent compassion fatigue.
Content Outline
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Definitions and identification of the population group
- Personal attitudes and beliefs
- Major mental illnesses
- Assessment and Treatment
- Readiness for change
- Screening and referral
- Case management
- Treatment matching strategies
- Psychopharmacology
- Self-Care and Compassion Fatigue
- Identifying expectations
- Managing stress
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