The implications of this essay will be discussed in relation to my future practice as a qualified Social Worker as a member of an inter-professional team. The concept of inter-professional working in recent years has been on the agenda since the 1940s and has been debated due to recognition of need (Quinney 2006). Since the 1970s government initiatives required different professions to work together to improve service delivery. More recently government legislation and policies have introduced partnership working for health and social care agencies, which led to inter-professional teamwork becoming the preferred model of working (Quinney 2006). Research indicates that, whilst there has been a generally held belief that collaboration is a very good thing and inter-professional teams have increasingly gained favour in recent years (Cartlidge et al 1991).
Counselling is seen as a fairly isolated profession, this highlights the need to share research and to create an open book attitude for the practise of counselling. Counselling as a profession has come a long way in recent years and new theories and ways of working are always being developed. This continuous development of the profession requires the counsellor to maintain their commitment professional development. Cooper (2008) points out that research for counsellors may also be a good indicator of a starting point if they have no other information to fall back on. Sometimes clients come to therapy were the counsellor will know little or nothing about the condition the client has.
Authors Brian Taber and Todd Leibert found during the course of their study that any sort of congruence between the therapist and the client is clearly associated with the bond that the two parties make at a very early stage in the therapeutic stages. The two were also quick to point out that this same congruence leads to a certain feel of validation by the clients toward their therapists. An important thing to keep in mind is that the study included individuals (both client and therapist) who were primarily social type personalities. As with any relationship, the closeness in personality will lend itself to more of an easy transition into trust and/or
From its historic beginnings to its remarkable growth and its successes, AMHCA is now considered a premier association of mental health counselors. In reflection, the following report will briefly profile the highlights of its earlier history, its monumental developments, successes, and why I want to be a part of this professional organization. ABOUT AMHCA The American Mental Health Counselors Association is an organization exclusively for the mental health counseling
The Federal Laws and the Human Service Movement Deconda Johnson-Smith HHS435: Cont Issues Trends Health Law Ethics in H & HS Instructor: Rebekah Clark November 18, 2013 The field of Human services has come a long way in helping both those in need as well as those in the profession. Today it may be hard to imagine life without educated professionals in abundance that can sufficiently assist with just about every issue imaginable many conveniently located in communities down the street or around the corner. From mental health issues, to funding, education, and research federal laws such as: The establishment of the National Institute of Mental Health (1946), The Mental Health Study Act (1955), The Community Mental Health Centers Act (1963), The Economic Opportunity Act (1964), and The Schneuer Sub-professional Career Act (1966) accompanied by the Human service movement that brought about the National Organization for Human Service Education and the Council for Standards in Human Service Education have paved the way for making the field what we see and know it as today. One of the first pieces of legislation that came into effect was the National Institute of Mental Health Act of 1946. “The National Institute of Mental Health authorized monies for research and demonstration focused on assisting persons with mental illness in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment” (Harris, H., Maloney, D., & Rother, F., 2004).
My plans are to not only use education as a tool to prepare myself for a profession, but also to help me become a self sufficient individual who is fully prepared for life. Continuing my education in counseling has been my ultimate goal. Now, I will be able to help others by providing the necessary orientation in aspects of life such as: marriage, substance abuse that can make a difference in society. My parents did not realize all the important values I had learned from them. I believe that those values lead me to pursue my goals.
These duties only slightly change when a person advances in their position to health information supervisors and managers, auditor, compliance review, or clinical documentation and improvement specialists (Coeira, 2012). The increasing use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) will continue to change the job responsibilities, but staying current with technology and medical advancements along with government regulations will ease those changes (Cai, Hing, Hsiao, & Socey,
Applying Benner’s Model to Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Competence Odinachi Okorie Middle Tennessee State University School of Nursing Nursing 4530 February/17/2013 Introduction Although The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties has defined the entry level competences for psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNP), studies showing the continuing development of PMHNP following graduation is very limited. Also, the contribution of prior basic-level nursing experience to competent practice as a PMHNP has not been studied. Questions such as: “To what extent will I feel fully competent as a PMHNP after graduation?” “Will my years of experience as a registered nurse help me feel more confident
I am committed to excelling personally and professionally in all that I do and to serve as a role model by leading a healthy lifestyle. I believe that becoming a registered nurse will only be the beginning of my contribution to those I will help, and the medical field in general. After I get my BSN I plan to continue my education and get either my MD as an Orthopedic Surgeon or a masters as a Certified Nurse Practitioner. I feel as though I possess several characteristics that will positively influence my capability of successfully pursuing my goals as a healthcare provider. I have several strengths that will help my ability to connect with patients on a more personal level and not just business.
Quality Health Care in a Modern World Stephanie Jordan HCA 304 Instructor: Kori Novak October 15, 2011 Quality health care in today’s world consists of more than just a doctor or a nurse providing care to a patient; it is the combination of technology, management, training and the human aspect. The legal issues of providing the best health care are important because they involve not only protecting the patient but insuring that processes are put into place to change problem issues into stronger policies to protect the patient. Ethical issues come into play when a patient’s rights are violated or services are refused because of ability to pay. How do we build a strong community of health care? The first step is the role of the health