Question 1

The law that sparked the emergence of the clinical mental health counseling profession was the:&#10;A) Community Mental Health Act&#10;B) Americans with Disabilities Act&#10;C) Family and Medical Leave Act&#10;D) Brown versus Board of Education of Topeka

Accepted Answer

The Community Mental Health Act of 1963 is seen as the law that sparked the emergence and growth of the clinical mental health counseling profession. This law provided federal funding for the development and implementation of community mental health centers across the United States, which in turn created a need for mental health professionals to staff these centers. This led to the development of educational programs for clinical mental health counselors and the eventual establishment of the professional identity of clinical mental health counseling. The Americans with Disabilities Act relates to accessibility rights, the Family and Medical Leave Act provides job protection to employees taking unpaid leave for medical or family reasons, and Brown versus Board of Education was a landmark Supreme Court case on school segregation.

Question 2

Based on the continuum of care model for matching client characteristics to treatment setting, which setting may be most appropriate for a client who is demonstrating potential harm to self, marked psychiatric symptom severity, minimal psychosocial functioning, and low utilization of community resources?

A) Aftercare
B) Partial hospitalization
C) Psychiatric hospitalization
D) Outpatient services

C

Accepted Answer

The client's potential harm to self and marked psychiatric symptom severity indicate a need for intensive and immediate treatment, which can be provided in a psychiatric hospital setting. The client's minimal psychosocial functioning and low utilization of community resources also suggest a lack of support and ability to manage symptoms outside of a highly structured and supervised environment. Aftercare, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services may not provide the level of support and intensity of treatment needed for this client's current symptoms and functioning.

Question 3

Which service provider would not be expected to be a part of a community mental health agency integrated care team?&#10;A) Psychiatrist&#10;B) Legal advisor&#10;C) Counselor&#10;D) Case manager

Accepted Answer

A legal advisor would not be expected to be a part of a community mental health agency integrated care team, as their role is not related to providing mental health care or support services. The other options - psychiatrist, counselor, and case manager - all have roles that would be relevant and important to a integrated care team providing services for individuals with mental health needs.

Question 4

What type of services is indicated for children and families of individuals with limited life expectancy?&#10;A) Career transition&#10;B) Safe place shelter&#10;C) End of life care&#10;D) Hospice services

Accepted Answer

Hospice services are indicated for children and families of individuals with limited life expectancy. Hospice provides palliative care and support to patients and their families during the end of life.

Question 5

Which statement is true about licensure and certification?&#10;A) There is a difference in their function to counselors&#10;B) There is not difference in their function to counselors&#10;C) Both allow counselors to bill third-party payers&#10;D) When licensed and certified, a counselor can bill at a higher rate with children and adolescents

Accepted Answer

Licensure and certification are distinct processes with different requirements and purposes. Licensure is a mandatory process required by state law that allows counselors to legally practice counseling. Certification, on the other hand, is a voluntary process that demonstrates a counselor's mastery of specific skills and knowledge in a particular area of counseling. While both licensure and certification may allow counselors to bill third-party payers, the primary purpose and function of each are different.

Deck 8: Counseling Children and Adolescents in Clinical Mental Health Settings