Title: Explain legal policies affecting the MHT.
Course: Mental Health Assisting Careers > Section: Fulfilling Environmental and Legal Responsibilities

Explanation should include

- legal implications of failure to follow policies
- licensed mental health professionals who can delegate actions to the MHT.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What state healthcare governing bodies oversee the delivery of care by mental healthcare professionals?
- What types of legal actions might be taken against mental healthcare professionals who fail to meet their legal responsibilities?