Introduction
The Certified Mental Health Professional (CMHP) Tier 1 Course is designed to provide aspiring mental health professionals with the foundational knowledge and skills required for certification. Aspiring professionals will be taught key topics essential for effective practice in the field of mental health, ensuring competence and readiness for certification. Over the course of 150 hours, participants will learn key topics vital for effective practice in the field of mental health.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of mental health conditions, including trauma, suicide risk, and crisis situations, integrating this knowledge into practice.
- Apply principles of professional readiness, including ethical conduct and psychopharmacology, in real-world practice settings.
- Employ effective documentation techniques to maintain accurate and comprehensive records, adhering to ethical and legal standards in mental health practice.
- Implement recovery-oriented systems of care and person-centered counseling approaches, fostering collaboration and empowerment in the therapeutic process.
- Manage case management and care coordination processes effectively, ensuring continuity of care and addressing the diverse needs of clients.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 20 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Module 1: Understanding Mental Health Conditions – Treatment Knowledge (80 hours)This foundational module equips you with a comprehensive understanding of major mental health conditions. You'll explore the diagnostic criteria, presenting symptoms, and evidence-based treatment approaches for various mental health concerns. Additionally, you'll gain crucial skills in providing sensitive care to clients who have experienced trauma and intervene effectively in crisis situations.6
- Module 2: Application to Practice – Professional Readiness (25 hours)This module focuses on developing the professional skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a counseling setting. You’ll explore the ethical codes that guide counselors, delve into cultural competency practices, and gain a basic understanding of psychotropic medications used in mental health treatment.5
- Module 3: Documentation (15 hours)Accurate and thorough documentation is a cornerstone of effective mental health counseling. This module will equip you with the skills and knowledge to maintain client records that meet legal and ethical requirements, ensure clear communication, and track treatment progress effectively.5
- Module 4: Recovery Oriented Systems of Care/Person Centered Counseling (15 hours)This module explores two fundamental approaches in mental health counseling: recovery-oriented systems of care (ROSC) and person-centered counseling. We'll delve into the principles of ROSC, which emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, and hope for clients in their recovery process. Additionally, you'll gain the core skills of person-centered counseling, focusing on empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness to build strong therapeutic relationships.4
- Module 5: Case Management/Care Coordination (15 hours)In the world of mental health counseling, collaboration is key. This module dives into the vital roles of case management and care coordination. You'll learn how to effectively connect clients with various resources and services within the broader healthcare system to support their holistic well-being.6
- 5.1Module 5 Overview: Mastering Case Management
- 5.2Lesson 1: Introduction to Case Management (5 hours)
- 5.3Lesson 2: Community Resource Identification (5 hours)
- 5.4Lesson 3: Collaboration and Communication (5 hours)
- 5.5Module 5: Skills Development Activities10 Minutes3 Questions
- 5.6Final Exam60 Minutes25 Questions
