Optional Assignments for MH-TCM Module 5 (5 to 8 hours)
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Note your dates of completion and write summaries of below optional assignment discussions and topics.
- Discuss with your supervisor the civil commitment process in the county that you provide MH-TCM services. How does your agency/case management unit coordinate with county human services, county attorneys, and the courts about involvement of MH-TCM in the civil commitment process? Discuss possible role you may have as a case manager if one of your clients faces civil commitment. If you have never observed/participated in a civil commitment, inquire if it is possible for you to observe part of the process.
- Discuss with your supervisor how the topics of job stress/burnt out are addressed as part of the supervisor/supervisee relationship.
- Discuss with your supervisor your agency’s policies and procedures about informing clients of their rights, grievance process, confidentiality and client information sharing.
- Discuss with your clinical supervisor the following questions concerning clinical supervision:
- What are the agency’s standards for frequency and how clinical supervision is provided and documented?
- What is the model of clinical supervision that the clinical supervisor uses for clinical supervision?
- What should case manager do/how/and with whom communicate if a client has an urgent need/emergency; and the case manager needs to consult with someone in the agency?
- Who will be clinical supervisor in the absence of the primary clinical supervisor?
- Does the agency use a Clinical Supervision Plan to define the understanding and goals between the clinical supervisor and supervisee?
- Complete Vulnerable Adult Reporting (Online Mandated Reporter) from DHS Adult Protective Services.
- Complete Minnesota Department of Human Services e-Learning course Protecting Information Privacy.
- Contact Roger Schwab to determine when he may be presenting training on the civil commitment process in your area. Attend his training when possible.