Case Management Certificate of Specialization

Program Overview

Case Management Certificate of Specialization

Related Degrees & Certificates

• AA Associate in Arts Degree Program
  • Addiction Studies | 60 units
• CA Certificate of Achievement
  • Addiction Studies | 39 units
• CS Certificate of Specialization
  • Co-Occurring Disorders | 15 units

Career Opportunities

Students and Addiction Studies Graduates have numerous employment opportunities for employment as Case Managers for Addiction and Mental Health clinics.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• Assess a client's use of alcohol and other drugs, mental health issues, and need for housing and employment.
• Help clients access an integrated system of care in order to address addiction and mental health concerns.

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About the Program

The Addiction Studies program prepares students to work with the alcohol and other drug dependent population, and the family and employer of the chemically dependent person. The program addresses community needs for trained alcohol and other drug prevention specialists to work and volunteer in both public and private agencies in the Bay Area.

Career opportunities in this field include Primary Addiction Counselor/Supervisor, Case Manager, Program Director, Prevention Educator, Mental Health Dual Diagnosis Counselor, Crisis Intervention Specialist, Incarceration Counselor, and Assessment/Placement Specialist. Other opportunities include working with adolescents, seniors, multicultural populations, and those who have been affected by HIV/AIDS.

Persons who are awarded the certificate may be employed by in-patient and out-patient treatment clinics, transitional housing centers, mental health clinics, job training/placement programs, shelters for various homeless populations, detoxification units, crisis intervention centers, incarceration facilities, and education/prevention programs in the schools and community.

The certificate program conforms to the Proposed Guidelines for Alcohol and Other Drug Studies Programs within Higher Education prepared for the California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs and meets the accreditation standards set forth by the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE).

Program Overview

The certificate examines the principles and critical issues in case management as an integrated system of care approach to the delivery of health, substance abuse, mental health and social services, linking clients with appropriate services to address the client's specific needs and stated goals. Special attention is given to diverse populations in behavioral health agencies in community public health and social service settings and the legal and ethical scope of practice.

Program Requirements

Requirements

• Required Core Courses: 15 units
  • SOSC 302 | Pharmacology and Physiological Effects of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse | 3 units
  • SOSC 310 | Special Population Groups in Addiction Studies | 3 units
  • SOSC 314 | Individual AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) Counseling Process | 3 units
  • SOSC 317 | Case Management | 3 units
  • SOSC 319 | Co-Occurring Disorders I: Recognition and Referral | 3 units

Total Required Units: 15

Program Outline

Extracted Information from "Case Management Certificate of Specialization"

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Case Management Certificate of Specialization program aims to equip students with the skills to function effectively as case managers within the integrated system of care for addiction, mental health, and social services. This program focuses on connecting clients with appropriate services to meet their specific needs and achieve their stated goals.

Objectives:

• Students will develop the skills to assess a client's substance use, mental health status, and needs for housing and employment.
• Students will learn how to help clients access an integrated system of care to address their addiction and mental health concerns.

Program Description:

This program prepares students for careers as case managers in addiction and mental health clinics. The curriculum covers various topics, including:

• Pharmacology and Physiological Effects of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
• Special Population Groups in Addiction Studies
• Individual AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) Counseling Process
• Case Management

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the program have numerous opportunities to work as Case Managers for Addiction and Mental Health clinics.

Other:

• The program is designed to meet the accreditation standards set forth by the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE).
• Graduates may find employment in various settings, including:
• Inpatient and outpatient treatment clinics
• Transitional housing centers
• Mental health clinics
• Job training/placement programs
• Shelters for homeless populations
• Detoxification units
• Crisis intervention centers
• Incarceration facilities
• Education/prevention programs
• The program aligns with the Proposed Guidelines for Alcohol and Other Drug Studies Programs within Higher Education.