CJ 250 - Addiction Recovery and Client Advocacy
Description
This course is an introduction to addiction theory and recovery mentoring. It includes an emphasis on advocacy and support systems in recovery, mentoring and effective treatment methods, grantsmanship, and the ethical responsibilities of the addiction professional.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CJ 245 (C or Higher) and CJ 246 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Addiction Studies Certificate
Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: None
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None
General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Engage in person-centered advocacy.
- Navigate systems of care.
- Understand addiction and mental health fundamentals.
- Apply evidence-based counseling skills.
- Demonstrate peer support and relapse prevention.
- Implement cultural competence in recovery planning.
- Apply ethical and legal standards.
- Develop professional competence and sustainability.
- Use research and creative problem-solving.
Course Outline:
I. Pathology of the Addicted BrainA. Neurochemical Changes B. Physiological Effects II. Communicable Disease Education A. HIV/AIDS B. Sexually Transmitted Diseases C Hepatitis III. Co-Occurring Disorders A. Definition B..Diagnosis C. Treatment Strategies IV. Recovery Strategies A. Stages of Change B. Motivational Interviewing/Enhancement C. Wellness Planning D. Active Listening Skills E. Crisis Assistance F. Trauma Informed Care G. Impact of Family Support Systems V. Advocacy A. Networking and Communication Skills B. Client Supportive Systems C. Recovery Community D. Care Coordination E. Navigating Community Systems F. Peer Mentoring/Skill Modeling VI. Lapse/Relapse Prevention A. Identification and Coping Strategies B. Goal Setting/Problem Solving VII. Recovery Case Management A. Recovery Coach Description/Duties B. Addiction Case Management VIII. Ethical Behavior and Decision Making A. Code of Ethics B. Professional Boundaries IX. Confidentiality/Privacy Protections A. Michigan and Federal Statutes B. Mandated Reporting Laws/Process C. Michigan Recipient Rights Rules X. Cultural Sensitivity/Competence A. Distinguishing Characteristics B. Skill Building XI. Professional Self Care A. Stress Management for Professionals B. Personal Development XII. Documentation A. Report Writing B. Case Notes XIII. Discharge Planning/Aftercare XIV. Grantsmanship A. Research and Identification of Donor Sources B. Program Outline/Identification of Evaluation Strategies C. Application Guidelines Course aligned with performance standards required by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP).
Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 40-60%Mediated Instruction: 5-8% Group Exercise: 10-20% Guest Speakers: 5-10% Case Studies: 10-15% Field Trip: 5-8% Facilitated Discussion: 5-15%
Mandatory Course Components:
Mandatory Advocacy and Grant Writing Project Requirements and any combination of the following: 1. Objective Examinations: 10-60% 2. Written Essay or Term Paper: 10-40% 3. Written Journal Research/Reviews: 10-30% 4. Oral Presentation: 10-30% 5. Client Advocacy Project: 20-50% 6. Grant Writing Project: 15-40%
Equivalent Courses:
None
Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: NA
Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: IRW 101 (Previously IRW 99)
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None
GRCC Course Type:
Program Requirement: Meets the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number: 104699
Course CIP Code: 43.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 26
Course Software Utilized: None.
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: None
School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Criminal Justice
Discipline: CJ
First Term Valid: Fall 2016 (8/1/2016)
1st Catalog Year: 2016-2017
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Certification by the Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals or Advanced degree specifically in Addiction Studies Minimum 4000 hours of professional employment related to Addiction
Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20260219T14:45:26
Course Review & Revision Year: 2030-2031
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