Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Mental Health/Addiction Studies/Developmental Disabilities, the graduate will be able to:

• Recognize the diverse settings and roles of human service workers in social work, mental health, developmental disabilities and addictions treatment
• Collect data, make assessments, develop an implement individualized, person-centered treatment/service or relapse prevention plan
• Use helping and engagement skills.
• Utilize the group setting as a treatment modality.
• Apply conflict resolution and anger management skills.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and involvement in community advocacy activities.
• Interact effectively with diverse populations
• Demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Apply service coordination/case management skills..
• Demonstrate self-assessment skills.
• Describe the philosophy and benefits of community support groups in the recovery process.
• Recognize stages of change and implement appropriate treatment strategies.