Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
SECTION I. FOUNDATIONS OF CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
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
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
Cognitive-Behavioral-Based Models
Biopsychosocial Model
Collaborative (Integrated) Care Models
Population-Based Prevention Approach
Recovery Model
Keystones
Key Terms
Web Resources
References
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
Web Resources
References
Codes of Ethics
Ethical Decision-Making Model
Common Ethical Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Keystones
Key Terms
Web Resources
References
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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