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The Behavioral Health System of Care: An Overview for Interpreters

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This course provides an overview of the behavioral health system, including the types of disorders and symptoms interpreters are likely to hear individuals describe, commonly used treatment approaches, key treatment settings and modalities, and the role of the interpreter within these settings.  

 

The course will also explore how cultural factors impact a person's experience with behavioral health needs. This includes how culture affects the person's understanding of behavioral health issues, how their symptoms manifest, and the types of interventions that best suit their needs. 

 

The goal of this course is to inform non-licensed direct care professionals in health and human services settings with an overview of behavioral health disorders and interventions as well as the impact of culture on behavioral health needs. 



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Course Description

This course provides an overview of the behavioral health system, including the types of disorders and symptoms interpreters are likely to hear individuals describe, commonly used treatment approaches, key treatment settings and modalities, and the role of the interpreter within these settings.  

 

The course will also explore how cultural factors impact a person's experience with behavioral health needs. This includes how culture affects the person's understanding of behavioral health issues, how their symptoms manifest, and the types of interventions that best suit their needs. 

 

The goal of this course is to inform non-licensed direct care professionals in health and human services settings with an overview of behavioral health disorders and interventions as well as the impact of culture on behavioral health needs. 



Certificates
Certificates provided by accrediting body (1 Match)

National Certification Council for Activity Professionals

1.0 HOURS


This course is NCCAP approved NCCAP5029995-24NT. All NCCAP approved courses count 100% towards certification.

Course Details
Course Code: REL-BHC-0-OBHSBHI
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Recall key terminology related to common behavioral health disorders and primary interventions.
Identify the primary roles and responsibilities of interpreters for supporting individuals participating in behavioral health services.
Indicate at least three ways that a person's culture impacts their behavioral health and related symptoms or needs.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction



About This Course



Learning Objectives



Section 2: Behavioral Health Disorders



Lydia’s Experience



Most Prevalent Behavioral Health Disorders



Anxiety Disorders



Major Depressive Disorder



Posttraumatic Stress Disorder



Bipolar Disorder



Psychotic Disorders



Co-Occurring Medical Conditions



Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders



Co-Occurring Grief



Review



Summary



Section 3: Settings and Interventions



Behavioral Health Treatment Settings



Behavioral Health Professionals



Psychotherapy Treatment Options



Medication Treatment Options



Behavioral Health Disorders and Suicide



Review



Summary



Section 4: Cultural Factors



Impact of Culture on Individuals and Interpreters



Cultural Biases



Behavioral Health Stigma



Individualist vs. Collectivist Cultures



Meaning of Nonverbal Communication



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Causes of Illness



Review



Summary



Section 5: Interpreter’s Roles, Skills, and Approaches



Overview



The Interpreter’s Role



The Interpreter's Role in Screening and Assessment



Issues in Interpreting in a Behavioral Health Setting



How to Improve Skills



Review



Summary



Section 6: Conclusion



Course Summary



Course Contributors


References

Writer: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D.
Amanda Gayle received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee.  She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center.  She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs.  She is licensed in North Carolina where she was in private practice for 15 years serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues.  Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting.  She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.
Reviewer: Dennis Ortiz

Dennis Ortiz received interpretation and translation accreditation from the Southern California School of Interpretation. He has over 10 years of experience working with mental health professionals and clinics in California ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations providing services for court-mandated assessments to neuropsychiatric sessions. He has also assisted in providing training to other interpreters who wish to fulfill the ever-growing need in the mental health field.  

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: General Staff; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Accommodations
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