Gerig, Mark S.,

Foundations for clinical mental health counseling : an introduction to the profession / [print] Mark S. Gerig, Indiana Wesleyan University. - Third edition. - NewYork, New York : Pearson, (c)2018. - xvii, 350 pages : illustrations ; (c)24 cm. - The merrill counseling series . - Merrill counseling series. .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Part 1. Theoretical and historical foundations. -- What is a mental health or professional counselor? -- Clinical mental health counseling in historical perspective -- Theoretical foundations for clinical mental health counselors -- Traditional and contemporary theories of counseling -- Part 2. The credentialing and practice of clinical mental health counseling. -- Education, licensure, and certification -- Ethical and legal issues in clinical mental health counseling -- The practice of clinical mental health counseling : what we do -- Contexts for professional practice : where clinical mental health counselors work -- Appraisal and research in the practice of clinical mental health counseling -- Professional practice in multicultural contexts -- Part 3. Contemporary issues and trends. -- Managed care and third-party reimbursement -- Community mental health : program development, evaluation, and management -- The future of clinical mental health counseling -- APPENDICES -- Appendix A. National professional associations -- Appendix B. Selected professional training institutes -- Appendix C. Licensure boards.



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Mental health counseling.
Mental health counseling--Practice.
Mental health services.
Counseling.
Community Mental Health Services.


Counseling

RC466.G369.F686 2018