QMHA Roles and Responsibilities
Practice Test
1.
What is one of the key qualifications needed to become a Qualified Mental Health
Associate (QMHA)?
• A) 1,000 hours of supervised clinical experience
• B) A Bachelor’s degree in psychology
• C) 500 hours of supervised experience
• D) Certification in crisis intervention
2.
What is the primary focus of the QMHA exam?
• Ethical conduct
• QMHA Competencies
• Client confidentiality
• Crisis intervention protocols
3.
What is one of the primary responsibilities of a Qualified Mental Health Associate
(QMHA) regarding client interactions?
• Conducting therapy sessions
• Documenting session details
• Providing medication management
• Performing psychological evaluations
4.
Which of the following is a violation of the MHACBO Code of Conduct?
• Engaging in an intimate/sexual relationship with a client at your agency who is on
your caseload to whom you are providing direct services.
• Engaging in an intimate/sexual relationship with a client at your agency who is
NOT on your direct caseload, to whom you have NOT provided any direct
services.
• All of the above.
5.
Identify the correct answer. Informed consent is:
• The same thing as a Mental Health Declaration.
• Forms that a client must sign to enter services, which gives consent to contact
payors to receive reimbursement for services.
• Explaining the nature of services before the client agrees to participate.
6.
If a QMHA is faced with a crisis situation involving a client who is exhibiting severe
distress, which protocol should they prioritize based on their training?
• A) Document the incident after it has occurred.
• B) Immediately call for emergency services without assessing the situation.
• C) Conduct a safety assessment and implement crisis intervention strategies.
• D) Refer the client to another professional without further action.
Practice Test
1.
What is one of the key qualifications needed to become a Qualified Mental Health
Associate (QMHA)?
• A) 1,000 hours of supervised clinical experience
• B) A Bachelor’s degree in psychology
• C) 500 hours of supervised experience
• D) Certification in crisis intervention
2.
What is the primary focus of the QMHA exam?
• Ethical conduct
• QMHA Competencies
• Client confidentiality
• Crisis intervention protocols
3.
What is one of the primary responsibilities of a Qualified Mental Health Associate
(QMHA) regarding client interactions?
• Conducting therapy sessions
• Documenting session details
• Providing medication management
• Performing psychological evaluations
4.
Which of the following is a violation of the MHACBO Code of Conduct?
• Engaging in an intimate/sexual relationship with a client at your agency who is on
your caseload to whom you are providing direct services.
• Engaging in an intimate/sexual relationship with a client at your agency who is
NOT on your direct caseload, to whom you have NOT provided any direct
services.
• All of the above.
5.
Identify the correct answer. Informed consent is:
• The same thing as a Mental Health Declaration.
• Forms that a client must sign to enter services, which gives consent to contact
payors to receive reimbursement for services.
• Explaining the nature of services before the client agrees to participate.
6.
If a QMHA is faced with a crisis situation involving a client who is exhibiting severe
distress, which protocol should they prioritize based on their training?
• A) Document the incident after it has occurred.
• B) Immediately call for emergency services without assessing the situation.
• C) Conduct a safety assessment and implement crisis intervention strategies.
• D) Refer the client to another professional without further action.
