Behavioral health conditions (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, etc.) are commonplace among clients seeking care for pain, chronic illness and other health concerns. This program will equip licensed health care providers with the foundational knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to relate to their patients in a biopsychosocially informed manner. Learners will recognize the key features of integrating behavioral health concepts and clinical decision-making skills into their daily work. Ultimately, this certification program prepares clinicians to effectively treat clients experiencing complex conditions with confidence, compassion and competence. All coursework can be completed online.

Outcomes

• Integrate screening, referral, and treatment of behavioral health conditions within one’s professional scope of practice.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to establish and execute a comprehensive plan of care for individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
• Formulate a personal philosophy and action plan to integrate behavioral health concepts, empathy and positive psychology into your clinical practice.
• Incorporate motivational interviewing and nervous system regulating techniques into the care of patients with pain, chronic illness and behavioral health co-morbidities.
• Become a role model of bio-psycho-socially informed healthcare within your community.

Des Moines University Accreditation Statement

Click here to see the accreditation statement for the BHC 6010 (Introduction to Behavioral Health) Course.