Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course provides counseling techniques appropriate for paraprofessionals in mental health, corrections, and substance use disorders counseling. Students integrate the often divergent philosophies of mental health and substance use disorders treatment towards the development of an integrated treatment approach. Students will be presented with mental health approaches that are effective with clients with substance use disorders and substance use disorders approaches that are effective with mentally health conditions for clients. Ethics and scope of practice for alcohol and drug counselors are addressed in this course. This course may also be taken for credit (see COU127). 