Psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) is a set of services delivered to adults experiencing mental illness, with the concepts of recovery in focus. At InterCoast Colleges, it is covered in the Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies program.
What it covers
The catalog states: “This course is designed to provide a theoretical and practical knowledge base for the entry-level skills required to deliver psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) services to adults experiencing mental illness.”
“In addition to lecture, each class will introduce discussion topics and/or activities that bring the concepts of recovery into focus…”
In addition to working with service recipients, students also learn basic skills to support family members. Skills for greater self-awareness and cultural competence are identified and developed throughout the course.
Which program covers it
In InterCoast Colleges’ Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies program, psychosocial rehabilitation is covered in the course AOD315, Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist.
Prerequisites for AOD315: none.
Related topics in the Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies program include co-occurring disorders, integrated care for co-occurring disorders, and crisis prevention and management.
This topic is covered in the Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies program at InterCoast Colleges.