BHAV 340: Professional Development for Behavioral Health

Credits 2
Quarter Offered
Winter

Prepares students for field entry through resume and goal preparations, scheduling interviews, self-assessment, supervision discussions, and site selection. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Must be seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science in Behavioral Healthcare degree to enroll. If interested, visit pencol.edu/bas

Prerequisites

Behavioral Healthcare BAS Program Admittance

  1. Identify behavioral healthcare or human services jobs that interest them and for which they are qualified.
  2. Describe the duties and desired characteristics of behavioral healthcare or human services supervisors.
  3. Identify multiple options for continued professional education, including formal coursework, trainings, professional journals, peer-to-peer communication, etc.
  4. Evaluate personal readiness for a practicum/work setting and set preliminary learning goals.
  5. Create a resume, research agencies, select a site, prepare for an interview, and engage in clinical documentation.
  6. Explain the requirements, tasks, challenges, and responsibilities required to ensure success in a practicum/work setting.
  7. Assess potential practicum sites for alignment with personal goals.