SW 633 - Assessment and Treatment of Substance Abuse in Social Work Practice

Units: 4
Assessment and treatment of substance abuse issues in social work practice. Topics include prevalence of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, family systems, and evidence-based practices.

Prerequisites: M.S.W. major.
Credit Restrictions: Master of Social Work students only.

Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Critically analyze and apply concepts, theories and interventions related to substance abuse with diverse, urban, and stigmatized populations. (PLOs: Diversity; Critical Thinking/Applying Theory to Practice).
Advocate for and with individuals with substance abuse issues to address disparities in care, combat stigma and discrimination, and increase access to quality care. (PLO: Advocacy).
Demonstrate an understanding of assessment, treatment planning and person-centered care for substance abuse issues. (PLO: Critical Thinking/Applying Theory to Practice).
Identify and describe the effects of substance abuse on families and communities. (PLO: Critical Thinking/Applying Theory to Practice).
Explore practice approaches with individuals dually diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse issues. (PLO: Critical Thinking/Applying Theory to Practice).
Understand systems issues in the delivery of substance abuse services in California. (PLO: Critical Thinking/Applying Theory to Practice).
Explore provider, consumer, family member, and other roles in the provision of recovery-oriented substance abuse services, with special attention to the ethical issues surrounding this inclusive approach.(PLOs: Values and Ethics; Professional Use of Self).