Expectations: All course run from 8:30 to 4:30 for 5 dates; expectation is that each student attend all portions of the course & are present at all times; via audio & video within the virtual course room.

RTEC & Muskie asks that all students plan their time accordingly & be aware of this commitment prior to registering for any MHRT/C domains.

Awareness of relevant regulations and how to support a consumer in effective selfadvocacy within the existing health and human services system.

Demonstrate familiarity with the AMHI Consent Decree requirements and their impact on adult mental health services in Maine.
Explain Maine’s Rights of Recipients of Mental Health Services.
Demonstrate an understanding of federal and state disability laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Maine statutes regarding accessibility for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Demonstrate an understanding of federal and state civil rights laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Maine Human Rights Act, and communication access policies for non‐English speaking consumers.
Demonstrate an understanding of the provider’s role as a mandated reporter of abuse and neglect for both adults and children and delineate the procedure to report.
Assist the consumer to develop self‐advocacy skills.
Identify advocacy organizations that address consumer rights, i.e. Disability Rights Maine.
Give examples of federal and state benefit and entitlement programs, needs‐based social welfare and work incentive programs, including eligibility, reporting and review requirements, and ways in which consumers can access these programs.
Engage with the consumer and advocate on their behalf to ensure policies are appropriately followed. Refer the consumer to an appropriate advocacy organization when there are errors in policy application.

MHRT/C Domain 5

Policy Knowledge

Awareness of relevant regulations and how to support a consumer in effective selfadvocacy within the existing health and human services system.

Course Materials

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