Title: Explain the role of the MHT in patient care.
Course: Mental Health Assisting Careers > Section: Planning and Administering Care

Explanation should include therapeutic relationships provided by the MHT for in-patient and for out-patient care, such as

- maintaining patient-provider communication
- upholding boundaries
- identifying strategies for therapeutic interactions
  - practicing active listening techniques
  - paraphrasing and clarifying
  - asking open-ended questions
- providing patient assistance in meeting goals and setting priorities
- identifying client self-determination.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are effective ways to communicate and engage with patients?
- Where would the MHT locate information about their responsibilities in the delivery of care to the patient?
- How can the MHT help the patient develop self-esteem?
- How can the MHT begin a topic of conversation with a patient?
- What are active listening techniques?
- How can the MHT help the patient set priorities?
- What are the signs and symptoms of staff-splitting?