Integrative Behavioral Health: Assessment, Interventions and Case Management

Quarters
Winter Signature
Location
Olympia
Class Standing
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Emily Polak-Perez

This program is designed to provide an understanding of behavioral health intervention in the context of healthcare systems. It includes developing competencies in essential counseling skills, screening and assessment, team-based care planning, mental health intervention, and related client advocacy from a health equity perspective. Students will learn how mental health screenings and assessment can help determine appropriate level of care and facilitate the use of evidence-based interventions. Using a bio-psycho-social lens for the conceptualization of client cases, students will learn targeted strategies for addressing depression, anxiety, and substance use. There will be opportunities to practice screening tools and intervention strategies in mock client-counselor interactions. Skills that are central to case management and the coordination of care, like documenting care plans and contributing to an integrated healthcare plan, will be introduced, and practiced. Professional ethics and mental health laws will be considered throughout. Students will deepen their cultural competence and self-awareness by strengthening their ability to reflect on their cultural and professional identities and their mental health as it relates to their ability to help others.

Anticipated Credit Equivalencies:

4 - Psychology: Behavioral Health Screening and Intervention

2 - Psychology: Care Planning and Coordination

2 - Psychology: Professional Ethics in Psychology

Registration

The Helping Relationship: Introduction to Counseling Theory, Skills and Ethics (8 credits, Fall quarter) must be taken prior to enrolling in this program.

Signature Required

Contact certificates@evergreen.edu to confirm pre-requisite completion.

Academic Details

This course is required for completing the Behavioral Health Support Specialist Certificate at Evergreen. For more information visit: https://www.evergreen.edu/academics/professional-continuing-education/behavioral-health-support-specialist#

Health services, behavioral health, psychology, social work, counseling

8
25
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

Schedule

Winter
2026
Signature
Hybrid (W)

See definition of Hybrid, Remote, and In-Person instruction

Evening and Weekend
Schedule Details
Olympia