Mental Health Counseling Practice Test

Mental Health Counseling Practice Test What was the important outcome of ACA 20/20 - Decided on a unified definition of counseling. [A professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups, to accomplish mental health wellness, education, and career goals.] What is the definition of Clinical Mental Health Counseling? - The specialization of counseling that applies wellness and remedial approaches to the assessment and treatment of individuals and their related systems within relevant ecological contexts. How many divisions does the ACA have currently? - 20 What are the 4 major organizations for Mental Health Counselors? - ACA, AMHCA, NBCC, & CACREP What is the ACA? - American Counseling Association; Originally called the American Personnel and Guidance Association. When was ACA founded? - 1952. How many members does ACA have? - Roughly 45,000 Members What is AMHCA? - American Mental Health Counselors Association. It is **SEPARATE from the ACA.** When was AMHCA founded? - 1976. What is the purpose of AMHCA? - Addresses issues of mental health in the US and abroad; is a premiere professional organization. What is the NBCC? - The national board of certified counselors. It is an *INDEPENDENT CORPORATION* When was NBCC founded? - 1981. How many counselors has NBCC certified? - Over 44,000 counselors. What is the purpose of the NBCC? - To certify professionals that meet the standards of certified counselors or specialists. What are other specialty certifications given out by the NBCC? - 1. Certified Mental Health Counselor 2. National Certified School Counselor. 3. Master Addictions Counselor. What is CACREP? - Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. When was CACREP established? - 1981. What is the objective of CACREP? - To develop, implement, and maintain standards of preparation for the counseling professions graduate level programs. Does CACREP accredit bachelors degrees? - No, only Masters and Doc. What are some CACREP accredited programs? - -Addictions counseling, -Career counseling, -Clinical MHC, -Marriage couple and family counseling, -School counseling, -Student affairs and College counseling. What is addiction counseling? - One who assists person with problems w/ alcohol, narcotis, and addictive substances. Also Gambling and eating disorders. What is NCAC? - National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse counselors. It's a 3 tier certification system. Which is the only level of NCAC to require masters degree? - Highest level, Master Addictions Counselor. What is Career Counseling? - Assist persons in the processes of career planning and decision making. Address personal, family and social factors that influence or are influenced by career related decisions and stressors. What is gerontological Counseling? - Provide specialized services to older persons. General competencies aimed at empowering older people and facilitate wellness. Does things such as: life review, resocialization, bereavement counseling, etc. What is Couple & Family counseling? - Possess skills on family systems assessment and treatment. Focuses on the family unit-- 3 generational system. What is rehabilitation counseling? - Assist persons w/ disabilities in adapting to environments as well as assist environments to adapt to the specific needs of the disabled person. Must also have knowledge about legislation, federal funding, and rehab service system. What is school counseling? - Works in schools w/ all students. Can perform individual and group counseling. Mental Health Counseling is ____-disciplinary - Multi