SOCW632 Behavioral Hlth Social Work Prac with Children & Youth- CY Track
This course provides knowledge and skills for behavioral health social work practice with children, youth, and their families. Students will learn Child-Parent Psychotherapy and Circle of Security approaches for young children who have experienced trauma and family therapy approaches for children and youth at risk of academic, social, criminal justice involvement, and behavioral health related risks. Students will gain skills for using assessment tools, incorporating them into treatment planning and engaging parents with the tools and outcomes, and motivating children and families into receiving services. The course focuses on working with school, child welfare, foster care, adoptions, juvenile justice, residential treatment, health, and behavioral health agencies. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive and effective practice with diverse populations, including those belonging to threshold language groups for Medi-Cal, and working in and obtaining resources from school and community settings for children and their families.