Apr 18, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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EDCE 8640 - Mental Health Consultation


This seminar is an introduction to the theory and process of mental health consultation as practiced in settings such as social service, rehabilitation, community mental health agencies, correctional facilities, health care organizations, schools, private practice, and business and industry. Additionally, throughout the course, we will explore the roles of consultant and collaborator as well as discuss models and skills, evaluation/techniques, and issues in mental health consultation.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic mental health consultation skills and techniques.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of culturally diverse service delivery considerations and techniques.
  • Describe the stages in the consulting process.
  • Develop a proposal to provide consultation services.
  • Discuss advantages and applications of the major theoretical models of consultation: mental health, behavioral, organizational, and school.
  • Discuss consultant and consultee characteristics and behaviors as well as environmental factors that influence the outcomes of consultation. Including organizational culture, gender, physical setting, and personality factors
  • Integrate consultation theory and techniques into the student¿s own setting, area of expertise, and theoretical orientation.
  • Understand professional, legal, and ethical issues in mental health consultation.
  • Understand the historical development of mental health consultation and differentiate consultation from counseling, supervision, and teaching.



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