BH 284A Practicum: Addiction Studies

Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 9
Credits: 4

Provides experience working on-site in an addiction treatment agency to integrate field and classroom experiences. Offers Addiction Studies students two different practicum sites, each at least two terms in length, during the Addiction Studies degree acquisition. The second practicum is more comprehensive and provides an opportunity to develop more advanced skills. Students in the post-baccalaureate Addiction Counselor Certification Program remain at one site for three terms.

Prerequisite: BH 150, BH 170, and BH 203 for Behavioral Health Addiction Studies (AS) degree students; or consent of instructor. Students in the Addiction Counselor Certification Preparation Post-Baccalaureate Program (ACCP) must have satisfactorily completed one term in the program including BH 203 and BH 214 or similar courses, and attend an orientation prior to consideration for practicum. Students must also register with the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) prior to starting the first term of practicum. Students must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in BH 216 (or BH 217 once BH 216 is completed) to commence (or continue in) practicum at a second site. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Awareness of client individual treatment needs based on cultural norms, language, values, beliefs, gender, trauma history, and economic status.
Use case management skills for client care coordination.
Participate in consultation and referral services for clients and agency partners.
Conduct and compose screenings and assessments.
Utilize ASAM and DSM criteria when performing assessments.
Develop discharge and relapse prevention plans with clients.
Co-facilitate group, individual, family, and couples addiction treatment, education, and counseling sessions.
Understand crisis intervention practices.
Document client participation and progress using electronic medical records.
Meet agency personnel and professional standards.

Content Outline

Functioning as an Effective Agency Member
- Understanding the clients
- Addressing and resolving conflict
- Identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas
Use of Clinical Supervision
- Planning for the supervision session
- Accepting, giving and learning from feedback
- Preparation for Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor I (CADC I) application
Skill Development
Evidence-Based Practices
Clinical Documentation
Career Planning