MFTH 609 Introduction to Mental Health Services

2 semester hours

This course introduces the network of mental health services in Los Angeles County and principles of mental health recovery-oriented care, including case management, treatment plans, referral procedures, communication and coordination skills, documentation and the systems of care for the severely mentally ill and victims of abuse. It explores the social and psychological implications of socio-economic position; the impact of poverty, culture, sexual orientation, gender, age, language, and immigration status on the delivery of mental health services; and the consumer’s recovery. Additionally, it identifies professional responsibilities and mandated reporting requirements and introduces consumer and family member perspectives on the experience of mental illness, treatment, and recovery.