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Professional Development

Preparing future behavioral health professionals through structured learning.

Amending the Mental: Amended Family and Community Services is committed to strengthening the behavioral health workforce through practical, non-clinical professional development programs designed for individuals interested in community behavioral health careers.

Professional Development Program

AMENDED QMHP Foundations™

A non-certified professional development program.

The AMENDED QMHP Foundations™ program is a structured educational program designed to introduce participants to the knowledge, professionalism, and practical skills commonly expected in community behavioral health settings.

The program is intended for individuals exploring careers in behavioral health and those who want to better understand the responsibilities, expectations, and professional standards associated with community-based behavioral health services.

This program focuses on professional development and workforce readiness. It does not replace employer onboarding, agency-specific training, clinical supervision, or state qualification requirements.

Program Snapshot
  • FormatStructured learning modules
  • TrackNon-clinical workforce readiness
  • Designed ForFuture behavioral health professionals
  • OutcomeCertificate of Completion
Important

AMENDED QMHP Foundations™ is a non-certified professional development program.

Completion of this program does not grant Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) status, licensure, certification, or authorization to practice. Employment qualifications are determined by individual employers and applicable state and federal regulations.

Who Should Attend

Designed for individuals entering and exploring the behavioral health workforce.

Students pursuing behavioral health careers
Recent college graduates
Career changers
Individuals interested in community behavioral health
Future behavioral health professionals
Community support staff
Human services professionals
Organizations seeking introductory workforce development
Learning Modules

Ten focused modules covering the foundations of community behavioral health.

Module 1
Introduction to Community Behavioral Health
Module 2
Understanding the QMHP Role
Module 3
Professional Ethics & Boundaries
Module 4
Professional Communication
Module 5
Working with Families
Module 6
Community-Based Services
Module 7
Documentation Fundamentals
Module 8
Professional Safety & Awareness
Module 9
Time Management & Organization
Module 10
Preparing for Employment
What Participants Will Learn

Practical knowledge that supports professional readiness.

Each learning outcome is built around the day-to-day expectations of community behavioral health settings — from communication and documentation to ethics and family engagement.

  • Professional expectations
  • Communication skills
  • Documentation principles
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Professional boundaries
  • Community-based service delivery
  • Family engagement
  • Safety awareness
  • Professional conduct
  • Behavioral health career readiness
What Participants Receive

Certificate of Completion — AMENDED QMHP Foundations™

Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion for the AMENDED QMHP Foundations™ non-certified professional development program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the program.

Is this a certification?+

No. This is a professional development program designed to prepare individuals for careers in behavioral health.

Does this make me a QMHP?+

No. Employment qualifications and eligibility to serve as a QMHP are determined by employers and applicable regulations.

Is this clinical training?+

No. This is a non-clinical educational program focused on professional development, workforce readiness, and foundational knowledge.

Who should take this program?+

Students, graduates, career changers, and individuals interested in community behavioral health careers.

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