BSHS 1103 - Behavioral Health Paraprofessional Internship

This course provides behavioral health paraprofessional instruction through supervised placement while completing 60 on-site clock hours. Particular attention is given to the development of chemical dependency assessment, Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist, and Peer Recovery skills under supervision through an on-site placement in a professional clinical setting. Requires 60 hours of on-site service or support. Students receive one hour per week of individual supervision in the clinical setting and 2.6 hours per week of group supervision provided by program faculty.

Credits: 1

Prereq: Completion of BSHS 1101 and BSHS 1102 with a minimum grade of C in each. All interships must have prior appoval of the Academic or Project Coordinator.