Definition 1 of 99
ACA and AMHCA are the most relevant codes for MHCs to know
Know the several specific settings where mental health and community counselors work
and their associated responsibilities
Know and explain the difficulties and efforts being done to help provide services to special
populations
Know the two most relevant types of codes for mental health counselors and know what
they contain
Know the organizational structure and application of the ICD-10 for the diagnosis of mental
disorders
,Term 2 of 99
List and describe the four processes set up to legally protect clients
Criminal Law: Sets for the legal rules for what the federal and state governments consider
to be illegal and sets forth punishments for violations.
Civil Law Proceedings: Response of court system to controversies between two of more
people (the counselor and the client).
Federal Regulations: procedures sometimes put into place to which licensed mental health
professionals must adhere, failure to comply can result in suspension, taking license away
or shutting down the practice.
Peer control mechanisms: implemented by professional groups who seek to monitor and
exert control over members of their group
-Professional orientation and ethical practice
-Social and cultural diversity
-Human growth and development
-Career development
-Counseling and helping relationships
-Group work
-Assessment
-Research and program evaluation
1. Establishing the relationship: positive relational bond formed, characterized by personal
warmth, empathy, and acceptance.
2. Assessing or defining the presenting problem: information gathering and decision
making, trying to arrive at a functional diagnosis through background info and a mental
status exam.
3. Identifying and setting goals: work with client to create goal statements after assessment.
4. Choosing and implementing interventions: individual, group work, task or work related
groups, psychoeducational groups, group counseling, psychotherapy groups, family
counseling, consultation
5. Planning and introducing termination and follow up: manage termination with sensitivity,
intentionality and good therapeutic judgement. booster sessions- one or more follow up
sessions that may occur to soften the finality of termination
-Common core curriculum: knowledge and skills foundational to grad students
-Standards for specialization: knowledge and skills for those preparing to go into a
specialization
-Professional practice experience: experience under supervision
,Term 3 of 99
How specifically does an understanding of the CACREP training model and professional
credentialing contribute to your professional identity as a clinical mental health counselor?
Ignoring the importance of credentialing in favor of personal experience.
Understanding all of the aspects I am responsible for learning as a professional in the field.
Learning only the theoretical concepts without practical application.
Focusing solely on client interactions without regard for professional standards.
Definition 4 of 99
a helping process in which a specialized professional (the consultant), such as a mental health
counselor, assists another party (the consultee) in carrying out work- or role-related activities
within the client system
advocacy
confidentiality
consultation
collaboration
Definition 5 of 99
the valuing of an egalitarian relationship that treats the experiences and perspectives of the client
with respect
consultation
advocacy
collaboration
cooperation
, Term 6 of 99
veracity
fairness and equality of treatment.
the ability of professionals to move their licensed status from state to state
the use of the client's inherent resources, strengths, and intrinsic motivation for change
honesty and genuineness
Definition 7 of 99
a more common program implemented after formal charges have been filed where person is
given the option of participating in mental health treatment in lieu of prosecution
evans and sullivan 12 step program
trauma-informed care
postbooking diversion program
prebooking diversion program
Term 8 of 99
moral reasoning
recognizing and thinking through the moral dimensions involved in specific ethical
problems or dilemmas.
relying on others to make moral decisions for you.
ignoring the ethical implications of a situation.
making decisions based solely on personal feelings.
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