PY 650 - Professional Orientation and Development I

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This 3-class ongoing course (1 credit hour per class for total of 3 credit hours) emphasizes issues relevant for professional development of the licensed professional counselor. Emphasis will be placed on skills necessary for practice including setting up a practice or working for a mental health organization, caseload management, professional credentialing requirements, charting, professional writing and presenting. Topics such as professional relationships, professional identity as a counselor, balancing work/career, technological competency/literacy, professional organizations, and advocacy processes for a variety of clientele will also be discussed. In addition, current topics relevant to the licensed professional counselor will be discussed such as prescription privilege, updates in ACA guidelines or DSM changes, and the role of counselor as a health care professional working in a team setting.