2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

PSRT 2121 COMMUNITY RESOUR & SYST MANAG

This course builds upon students' prior knowledge of the principles and practices of psychosocial rehabilitation. The The focus of the course is on needs assessment, coordination, and negotiation of the various community resources utilized by people who have severe mental illnesses. Students will learn what types of services and supports are available, as well as how to assist consumers in obtaining the resources that they need and want. By the end of the semester students will be familiar with the various functions and models of case management. They will also have gained insight into why community service sytems are so disjointed and which stategies are most successful in negotiating these systems. UMDNJ Psychiatric/Rehabilitation course

Credits

3

Offered

EVERY SEMESTER