Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Fundamentals of Applied Practice (Merrill Counseling) 1st Edition

Chapter 1: What is Clinical Mental Health Counseling? Chapter Overview In this chapter the authors differentiate between clinical mental health counseling and other forms of professional counseling. The authors discuss the history of clinical mental health counseling, the medical model of treatment, professional counselor identity, professional licensure, and additional certifications.

Chapter 10: Prevention and Crisis Intervention Services Chapter Overview The authors examine intervention models, methods of crisis management, and crisis intervention strategies as a basis for responding in an ethical and long lasting way to crisis situations. The authors discuss suicide as a response to crisis and concepts relating to

Chapter 11: Psychopharmacology Chapter Overview The author discusses the basics of neuroanatomy and pharmacodynamics, major classes of mental health concerns and their corresponding medication options, and the use of psychotropic medications with special populations. The author highlights the important role of mental health counselors in the management of their clients

Chapter 12: Forensic Mental Health Chapter Overview The authors provide an understanding of the ways in which the forensic mental health counselors role is distinct from other counseling roles. The authors discuss training for forensic mental health counselors and the services they can provide to the legal system. Key Words

Chapter 13: Addiction Counseling Chapter Overview The author summarize theoretical, clinical, and research perspectives in the treatment of substance abuse problems from a practitioners point of view. Treatment approaches are discussed through the use of theoretical models of addiction and screening, assessments, and diagnosis of substance abuse problems. Relapse prevention

Chapter 14: Clinical Supervision Chapter Overview The authors define clinical supervision, provide, an overview of the supervision process and modalities, and help you prepare for your role as a supervisee. Key Words Supervisors Mental health professionals who have the training and experience necessary to supervise mental health counselors.

Chapter 15: Internet-Based Counseling Chapter Overview The author highlights the important considerations for the mental health practitioner considering Internet- based work. Included is a thorough discussion of Internet counseling modalities, online counseling considerations, ethical and legal issues, professional standards and accreditation, informed consent, online counseling skills, client assessment, and multicultural considerations.

Chapter 2: Ethical and Legal Issues Chapter Overview The author introduces the ethical codes of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA). The author discusses the application of ethical codes and ethical decision making models in counseling practice and legal issues and concerns relevant

Chapter 3: Education, Credentialing, and Professional Development Chapter Overview The authors discuss professional credentialing in clinical mental health counseling. The authors discuss professional development through academic preparation, credentialing, licensure, and continuing education past attaining licensure. Key Words Reciprocity - An agreement by a state to approve a license based on

Chapter 4: Employment Settings for Mental Health Counselors Chapter Overview The author provides an increased understanding and awareness of the different types of careers available for mental health counselors. Information covers the different work settings and the associated roles and responsibilities for counselors working in those settings. Multiple Choice Questions

Chapter 5: Professional and Social Advocacy in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Chapter Overview The authors discuss the importance of addressing professional and social advocacy in clinical mental health. The authors discuss the interrelatedness of professional and social advocacy and the importance of social advocacy as a professional imperative. Additionally, the

Chapter 6: Client Assessment and Diagnosis Chapter Overview The authors provide an understanding of the role of assessment in mental health counseling and they discuss the use of the DSM in the diagnosis of mental health disorders. The authors go on to provide an explanation of the use of formal

Chapter 7: Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning Chapter Overview The authors discuss the principles, the models, and the documentation formats for biosychosocial case conceptualization and treatment planning. The authors provide an explanation for how multicultural, ethical, and legal concerns are incorporated into both case conceptualization and treatment planning. Key Words

Chapter 8: Working with the Managed Care System Chapter Overview The authors examine the history of managed care in relation to mental health and explain issues relevant to providers and clients. This will include an in depth examination of types of managed care plans, concepts and terms related to managed

Chapter 9: Consultations and Referrals Chapter Overview The authors discuss the roles of consultation and how they are distinct from other counseling activities. The authors provide an explanation of the function of consultation and how it works with mental health treatment providers. Additionally, the authors create awareness of how clients