Foundations
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RESPONSE: All items under the Clinical Mental Health Standards will be addressed by a Standards Tableand Standards Matrix The Standards Table is a list of what standard is particularly addressed in what course. The Standards Matrix has the specific standards down the vertical axis for reference and an individual list of syllabi across the horizontal axis for reference. An X is used to mark the spot on the matrix where the Standard is addressed by a specific course. By hovering on the specific X you will see what specific SLOs are used in this course to address this standard. The listed syllabi on the horizontal axis and the listed standards on the vertical axis are hyperlinked to the appropriate document showing the details of these items.
Standards Table and Standards Matrix
A. Knowledge
1. Understands the history, philosophy, and trends in clinical mental health counseling.
2. Understands ethical and legal considerations specifically related to the practice of clinical mental health counseling.
3. Understands the roles and functions of clinical mental health counselors in various practice settings and the importance of relationships between counselors and other professionals, including interdisciplinary treatment teams.
4. Knows the professional organizations, preparation standards, and credentials relevant to the practice of clinical mental health counseling.
5. Understands a variety of models and theories related to clinical mental health counseling, including the methods, models, and principles of clinical supervision.
6. Recognizes the potential for substance use disorders to mimic and coexist with a variety of medical and psychological disorders.
7. Is aware of professional issues that affect clinical mental health counselors (e.g., core provider status, expert witness status, access to and practice privileges within managed care systems).
8. Understands the management of mental health services and programs, including areas such as administration, finance, and accountability.
9. Understands the impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events on people.
10. Understands the operation of an emergency management system within clinical mental health agencies and in the community.
B. Skills and Practices
1. Demonstrates the ability to apply and adhere to ethical and legal standards in clinical mental health counseling.
2. Applies knowledge of public mental health policy, financing, and regulatory processes to improve service delivery opportunities in clinical mental health counseling.
RESPONSE: All items under the Clinical Mental Health Standards will be addressed by a Standards Table and Standards Matrix The Standards Table is a list of what standard is particularly addressed in what course. The Standards Matrix has the specific standards down the vertical axis for reference and an individual list of syllabi across the horizontal axis for reference. An X is used to mark the spot on the matrix where the Standard is addressed by a specific course. By hovering on the specific X you will see what specific SLOs are used in this course to address this standard. The listed syllabi on the horizontal axis and the listed standards on the vertical axis are hyperlinked to the appropriate document showing the details of these items.
RESPONSE: All items under the Clinical Mental Health Standards will be addressed by a Standards Table and Standards Matrix The Standards Table is a list of what standard is particularly addressed in what course. The Standards Matrix has the specific standards down the vertical axis for reference and an individual list of syllabi across the horizontal axis for reference. An X is used to mark the spot on the matrix where the Standard is addressed by a specific course. By hovering on the specific X you will see what specific SLOs are used in this course to address this standard. The listed syllabi on the horizontal axis and the listed standards on the vertical axis are hyperlinked to the appropriate document showing the details of these items.
RESPONSE: All items under the Clinical Mental Health Standards will be addressed by a Standards Tableand Standards Matrix The Standards Table is a list of what standard is particularly addressed in what course. The Standards Matrix has the specific standards down the vertical axis for reference and an individual list of syllabi across the horizontal axis for reference. An X is used to mark the spot on the matrix where the Standard is addressed by a specific course. By hovering on the specific X you will see what specific SLOs are used in this course to address this standard. The listed syllabi on the horizontal axis and the listed standards on the vertical axis are hyperlinked to the appropriate document showing the details of these items.