Integrated Behavioral Health C.G.S.

SSW

This program prepares students to enhance their understanding of how to function as part of an interprofessional team, understand social determinants of health and develop competencies in engaging and supporting clients across a range of health conditions.

C.G.S. in Integrated Behavioral Health

The rapid adoption of  ‘health-care home’ team-based models by primary care systems is an indication that collaborative, team-based, integrated physical and behavioral healthcare is rapidly emerging in Rhode Island. Enrolled students will earn 15 credits in courses that are designed to enhance their understanding of how to function as part of an interprofessional team, understand social determinants of health and develop competencies in engaging and supporting clients across a range of health conditions. Students will complete 300 hours of internship each semester (600 total for the year) in a primary care setting functioning as a behavioral health clinician. 

Admission Requirements

  1. Students must submit a completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
  2. Students must have advanced year enrollment in good standing in the M.S.W. program. Awarding of the certificate for current students is to be accompanied by graduation from the M.S.W. program.
  3. Students must submit a current résumé.
  4. Students must submit one reference letter.

Retention Requirement

Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.

SWRK 654: Clinical Practice in Integrated Healthcare  (3 credits)

SWRK 600: Field Seminar III (4 credits)

SWRK 601: Field Seminar IV (4 credits)

SWRK 644: Clinical evaluation and case consultation I (1.5 credits)

SWRK 646: Clinical evaluation and case consultation II (1.5 credits)

SWRK 690: Independent Study in Social Work (1 credit)

Total: 15 credits

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This program is grant-funded and provides financial support to students admitted to the program. 

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The School of Social Work at Rhode Island College is a center of excellence for lifelong learning in social work and human services in Rhode Island and southeastern New England.

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