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1. What is a QMHA? Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHAs) work within state certfied
mental health programs, assistng mental health professionals, Licensed
Clinical Psychol- ogists, and Psychiatrists.
2. What do
QMHA's do? 6.
3. Whats
required to be
a QMHA-I?
4. What are the
QMHA
Domains?
5. What are the
11 tasks of
clinical
competency
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QMHA's communicate with 1. Engaging Clients
clients receiving mental 2. Orienting Clients
health services, assist in 3. Collecting information for assessments
gath- ering information for 4. Supporting Clients
evaluations, help clients 5. Monitoring, Observing and reporting
reach mental health goals 6. Teaching basic and community living skills
and report back to 7. Resource referral
professionals, assist them 8. Implementing Interventions
in overcoming barriers to 9. Enhancing clients participation
participation, instruct in 10. Assisting with activities of daily living
various living skills, 11. Facilitating family involvement
provide navigation, and
do safety checks.
A bachelors degree in
behavioral science, or a
combination of three years
of education and relevant
behavioral health
occupational experience.
Obtain an initial competency
assessment from a
qualified supervisor at a
state certified mental
health agency.
1. Clinical Competency
2. Professional
Responsibility
3. Safety
4. Administrative
Responsibility
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