Joshua Watson & Michael K. Schmit 
Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling [EPUB ebook] 
Contemporary Issues

Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling presents a broad overview of the field of clinical mental health and provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully put theory into practice in real-world settings. Drawing from their experience as clinicians, authors Joshua C. Watson and Michael K. Schmit cover the foundations of clinical mental health counseling along with current issues, trends, and population-specific considerations. The text introduces students to emerging paradigms in the field such as mindfulness, behavioral medicine, neuroscience, recovery-oriented care, provider care, person-centered treatment planning, and holistic wellness, while emphasizing the importance of selecting evidence-based practices appropriate for specific clients, issues, and settings. Aligned with 2016 CACREP Standards and offering practical activities and case examples, the text will prepare future counselors for the realities of clinical practice.

Зміст

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

SECTION I. FOUNDATIONS OF CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

Chapter 1. Becoming a Clinical Mental Health Counselor: Professional Identity Issues

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Defined

Origins of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Educational Requirements for Clinical Mental Health Counselors

Mental Health Counselor Credentialing

Clinical Mental Health Counselors and Other Mental Health Providers

Workplace Settings for Clinical Mental Health Counselors

Professional Identity

Professional Advocacy

Keystones

Key Terms

Web Resources

References

Chapter 2. Evolution of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Mental Health Counseling: Past, Present, and Future

Pioneers in the Profession

Influential Professional Organizations and Associations

Counseling Profession Today

Emerging Professional Trends

Keystones

Key Terms

Web Resources

References

Chapter 3. Contemporary Theories and Models of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Cognitive-Behavioral-Based Models

Biopsychosocial Model

Collaborative (Integrated) Care Models

Population-Based Prevention Approach

Recovery Model

Keystones

Key Terms

Web Resources

References

Chapter 4. Policies, Laws, and Regulatory Issues Relevant to the Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Policies, Laws, and Regulations

Professional Identity

Mental Health Parity

Licensure Portability

Working With Military Personnel

Employment Within the Department of Veterans Affairs

Medicare Reimbursement for Licensed Professional Counselors

Becoming Involved—Advocating for the Profession

Keystones

Key Terms – Rochelle Cade

Web Resources

References

Chapter 5. Legal and Ethical Issues in Clinical Settings

Codes of Ethics

Ethical Decision-Making Model

Common Ethical Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Keystones

Key Terms

Web Resources

References

Chapter 6. Documentation and Record Keeping in Clinical Settings

Purpose and Role of Clinical Documentation

Types of Documentation Found in Clinical Records

Elements of Good Clinical Documentation

Maintaining and Securing Clinical Records and Documentation

Electronic Digital Record Keeping

Keystones

Key Terms

Web Resources

References

Chapter 7. Working With Managed Care and Third-Party Reimbursement Agencies

HMOs, PPOs, POS, and EPOs

Clinical Mental Health Counselors and Provider Panel Status

Selecting Covered Treatment Approaches

Filing Claims and Documenting Treatment Efforts

Managed Care Disputes and Appeals Process

Keystones

Key Terms

Web Resources

References

Chapter 8. Models of Clinical Supervision

Nature and Purpose of Clinical Supervision

Supervision Models, Practices, and Processes

Qualities of Effective Supervisors

Supervision Techniques and Interventions

Technology-Assisted Supervision

Keystones

Key Terms

Web Resources

References

SECTION II. CURRENT AND EMERGING TRENDS IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

Chapter 9. Incorporating Evidence-Based Practices in the Treatment of Mental Disorders

Evidence-Based Practice Defined

Importance of Evidence-Based Practice to Contemporary Counseling Practice

Identifying Empirically Supported Treatments Supporting Evidence-Based Practice

Evaluation Standards

Implementing Empirically Supported Treatments in Clinical Settings

Identifying Empirically Supported Treatments Practiced in Clinical Mental Health Settings

Keystones

Key Terms

Web Resources

References

Chapter 10. Behavioral Medicine: A Holistic Look at Health and Illness

Behavioral Medicine Approach

Managing Mental and Behavioral Issues in Medical Clients

Communicating With Clients and Providers

Conducting Client Interviews

Motivating Behavior Change in Medical Clients

Keystones

Key Terms

Web Resources

References

Chapter 11. Psychopharmacology for the Nonmedical Mental Health Professional

How the Brain Works: Nerve Cells and Neurotransmitters

Chemical Neurotransmission Process

Pharmacokinetics: Introducing Drugs Into the Body

Pharmacodynamics: How Drugs Affect the Body

Psychotropic Drugs and Mental Illness

Talking Medication With Clients

Addressing Drug Usage for Members of Special Groups

Talking Medication With Other Treatment Providers

Keystones

Key Terms

Web Resources

References

Chapter 12. Neuroscience and the Brain: What Mental Health Counselors Need to Know

Neuroplasticity and Neurogenesis

The Neuroscience of Wellness and Its Imperative as the Behavioral Foundation for Positive Neuroplasticity

Working With Clients to Develop an Effective Wellness Plan: An Overview

Chapter Summary

Keystones

Key Terms

Web Resources

References

Chapter 13. Traumatology, Bereavement, and Crisis Intervention

Impact of Crises on Individuals With Mental Health Diagnoses

Trauma-Informed Counseling Models

Counseling Survivors From Intervention Through Recovery

Impact of Disasters on Individuals and Communities

Effective Counseling Strategies, Techniques, and Interventions

Keystones

Key Terms

Web Resources

References

Chapter 14. Clinically Based Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning

Assessment in Clinical Mental Health Settings

Formal and Informal Assessment Strategies

Common Tests, Assessments, and Rating Scales Used by Clinical Mental Health Counselors

Diagnosing Clients Using Current Diagnostic Systems

Integrating Assessment Data Into the Treatment Planning Process

Keystones

Key Terms

Web Resources

References

Chapter 15. Strategies for Working With Specific Client Populations

Children and Adolescent Clients

Active and Veteran Military Personnel and Their Families

Clients of Color

Adjudicated, Involuntary, and Incarcerated Clients

Aging Clients

Immigrant Clients

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Clients

Clients in Rural Settings

Keystones

Key Terms

Web Resources

References

Glossary

Index

Про автора

Michael K. Schmit, Ph D, LPC is an assistant professor in the department of counseling at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Dr. Schmit has over six years of clinical experience working with persons across the lifespan in a variety of clinical mental health settings. Prior to his current role as a counselor educator, Dr. Schmit was a program administrator at an integrated community mental health center. As an active member of numerous national, state, and local professional counseling organizations, Dr. Schmit is most proud of his service to the Journal of College Counseling as an associate editor and the Journal of Counseling & Development, the flagship journal of the counseling profession, as a reviewer. In recognition of his contributions to the profession, Dr. Schmit was recently identified as an emerging leader in the field by the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) and the recipient of two national awards, the Glen E. Hubele National Graduate Student Award, in 2016, and the Best Practices Research Award, in 2018, provided by the American Counseling Association for his research on integrated care treatment.