MHACBO - QMHA 1 Study Exam Well
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What is a QMHA? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Qualified Mental Health Associates
(QMHAs) work within state certfied mental health programs, assistng mental health
professionals, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, and Psychiatrists.
What do QMHA's do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-QMHA's communicate with clients
receiving mental health services, assist in gathering information for evaluations, help
clients reach mental health goals and report back to professionals, assist them in
overcoming barriers to participation, instruct in various living skills, provide navigation,
and do safety checks.
Whats required to be a QMHA-I? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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.
What are the QMHA Domains? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Clinical Competency
2. Professional Responsibility
3. Safety
4. Administrative Responsibility
What are the 11 tasks of clinical competency - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Engaging
Clients
2. Orienting Clients
3. Collecting information for assessments
4. Supporting Clients
5. Monitoring, Observing and reporting
6. Teaching basic and community living skills
7. Resource referral
8. Implementing Interventions
9. Enhancing clients participation
10. Assisting with activities of daily living
11. Facilitating family involvement
What is motivational interviewing? - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Identifying ambivalence
- Focusing communication on the part of the person that wants to change
- Change Talk
, What is the 3rd most needed training for QMHA's? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Motivational Interviewing
What does Orienting clients consist of? - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Client Rights
- Confidentiality including mandatory reporting
- Rules and expectations
- Letting people know where things in the facility are located
What is informed consent? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To consent to treatment they need
to know what they are consenting to
What is B.A.R.F? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Benefits of proposed treatment
Alternatives of treatment
Risk associated with the treatment
Fees for the treatment
What are the two laws regarding confidentiality? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. HIPPA
2. CFR 42 part 2
What are the exceptions to HIPPA and CFR 42 part 2? - CORRECT ANSWERS--
Mandatory reporting
- Non identifying research and education
- Audit
- Harm to self or others
- Crime
- Court order
- Medical emergency
- QSOA
- ROI
What is the reasonable person standard? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A legal premise from
1837 that asks what would a reasonable person do in this circumstance?
What is client inclusion? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Using person centered approaches
and support from family and community, respectfully assisting in helping clients with
strengths, needs and goals.
What does it mean to be person centered in treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Clients are active participants vs passive recipients of services
What is the modern peer consumer movement? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Active
participation in treatment plan that is strengths based and that recognizes trauma and
relies on mutual respect and inclusion of clients support system
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Latest!!
What is a QMHA? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Qualified Mental Health Associates
(QMHAs) work within state certfied mental health programs, assistng mental health
professionals, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, and Psychiatrists.
What do QMHA's do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-QMHA's communicate with clients
receiving mental health services, assist in gathering information for evaluations, help
clients reach mental health goals and report back to professionals, assist them in
overcoming barriers to participation, instruct in various living skills, provide navigation,
and do safety checks.
Whats required to be a QMHA-I? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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.
What are the QMHA Domains? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Clinical Competency
2. Professional Responsibility
3. Safety
4. Administrative Responsibility
What are the 11 tasks of clinical competency - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Engaging
Clients
2. Orienting Clients
3. Collecting information for assessments
4. Supporting Clients
5. Monitoring, Observing and reporting
6. Teaching basic and community living skills
7. Resource referral
8. Implementing Interventions
9. Enhancing clients participation
10. Assisting with activities of daily living
11. Facilitating family involvement
What is motivational interviewing? - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Identifying ambivalence
- Focusing communication on the part of the person that wants to change
- Change Talk
, What is the 3rd most needed training for QMHA's? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Motivational Interviewing
What does Orienting clients consist of? - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Client Rights
- Confidentiality including mandatory reporting
- Rules and expectations
- Letting people know where things in the facility are located
What is informed consent? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To consent to treatment they need
to know what they are consenting to
What is B.A.R.F? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Benefits of proposed treatment
Alternatives of treatment
Risk associated with the treatment
Fees for the treatment
What are the two laws regarding confidentiality? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. HIPPA
2. CFR 42 part 2
What are the exceptions to HIPPA and CFR 42 part 2? - CORRECT ANSWERS--
Mandatory reporting
- Non identifying research and education
- Audit
- Harm to self or others
- Crime
- Court order
- Medical emergency
- QSOA
- ROI
What is the reasonable person standard? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A legal premise from
1837 that asks what would a reasonable person do in this circumstance?
What is client inclusion? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Using person centered approaches
and support from family and community, respectfully assisting in helping clients with
strengths, needs and goals.
What does it mean to be person centered in treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Clients are active participants vs passive recipients of services
What is the modern peer consumer movement? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Active
participation in treatment plan that is strengths based and that recognizes trauma and
relies on mutual respect and inclusion of clients support system
