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UTAH MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MANUAL

 

Updated February 2024


 

 

Table of Contents

UTAH MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MANUAL        1

Section 1: History of the Utah Mental Health Counselors Association        4

A. PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY        5

Current President        5

President-Elect        5

Past Presidents        5

Section 2: About UMHCA        6

Section 3: UMHCA Board, Committee and Staff Contacts        6

A. Zoom Link        7

1. Board Meetings use this  Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99232351848?pwd=cW83dnluOC9YTFVGck01Q01oOU03dz0        7

B. Executive Board members:        7

C. Standing Committees:        7

D. Special Committees:        7

E. Board of Directors:        7

Section 4: UMHCA Board Meetings        7

Section 5: Board Member Expectations        8

Section 6: Committee Structure and Protocol        9

A. Committee Mission Statement (Optional)        9

B. Annual Meeting(s)        9

C. Monthly Board Meetings        10

D. Monthly Committee Meetings        10

E. Public Communications        10

Section 7: Committees        10

A. EACC Committee        11

B. GSEP Committee        11

C. LPPC Committee        12

D. PRMM Committee        12

E. JEDI Committee        12

F. Executive Committee        12

Section 8: Budget and Finances        13

Section 9: External Boards and Committees        13

A. AMHCA        13

B. Western Regional Directors Representative        13

C. DOPL        14

D. BHWW        14

E. UCMHP        14

F. Counseling Compact Commission        15

G. UHIN        15

H. MHIDD        15

I. Utah NAMI        15

J. UPA        16

K. OPLR        16

Section 10: External Companies        16

A. Flower Patch        16

B. Universities        16

C. McGee’s Trophy and Awards        17

D. TPN        17

Section 11: Google Training        17

A. Email        18

B. Google Forms        18

C. Docs collaboration        18

 


UTAH MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MANUAL

This manual has been updated to include details of procedures governed by but more detailed than what is found in the Bylaws. Because UMCHA is an ever-evolving organization, this manual serves as a way to properly orient and collaborate with Board Members on the day-to-day functions of UMCHA in more detail as governed by the Bylaws. This is a living document and unlike the Bylaws, can be changed at any time without needing a board vote as long as changes align with the Bylaws. Chairs are expected to keep their section of the manual up to date. Because the purpose of the manual is to increase communication and collaboration, updates on committee functions are appropriate and should be announced as updates in monthly board meetings. Bylaws can be changed as needed as well; however, changes to the Bylaws will require a Board vote.

We hope this manual will help increase communication and functionality as we gain additional interest and expand our community involvement with UMHCA. It also allows us to have three-person deep access to important workings and information for each organization so UMHCA can continue to function regardless of unexpected life events or emergencies. This will hopefully help each of us serving as Board Members be able to more fully support each other and integrate our committee efforts.

Section 1: History of the Utah Mental Health Counselors Association

 

Welcome to UMHCA. We are glad you are here and appreciate your interest and service to UMHCA.  Please watch this video for an overview of UMHCA.

UMHCA abides by the American Mental Health Counselors Association’s code of ethics and is governed by the UMHCA bylaws. Any changes to the Bylaws require a two-thirds majority vote by board members. All board members are expected to review, understand, and follow both the code of ethics and the bylaws. To view the UMHCA codes of ethics document, go to https://www.amhca.org/viewdocument/amhca-code-of-ethics-1 

A number of early pioneers had been engaged in legislation in the mid 1990's to license professional counselors. Since that time, the University of Phoenix was instrumental in achieving a CACREP-certified mental health counselor’s master’s degree program. Although Brigham Young University and the University of Utah had programs in counseling, it was the University of Phoenix that provided the primary sponsorship for UMHCA and our affiliation with the American Mental Health Counselor’s Association (AMHCA) and the American Counseling Association (ACA). Back then, meetings for the association were always held at the University of Phoenix main campus in Salt Lake City. 

Because of the foresight of the pioneers of our profession, Utah has among the highest standards of any state for licensing requirements. This included originally taking the National Counselor Examination (NCE) as well as the National Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE). The NCMHCE represents the highest level of board certification for mental health counselors. Originally, counselors also had to take a state laws and requirements examination but this was subsequently dropped. All of the requirements for Utah State licensure are so rigorous that it enables fully licensed Utah counselors to have excellent licensure portability if they move to another state. 

UMHCA board members have contributed greatly to the profession and to provide support to mental health counselors. At some point, UMHCA discontinued its affiliation with ACA and we subsequently joined the AMHCA unified dues member program. UMHCA has always sent representatives to the annual AMHCA leadership training programs as well as their annual conferences. Nearly all of the presidents of UMHCA have profited from the leadership training they received at AMHCA.

Most of our state chapter presidents went on to serve on the Utah State Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) board. UMHCA has always had a representative to the Utah State, Behavioral Healthcare Workforce Workgroup. This workgroup was responsible for proposing legislation to establish the licensing and educational requirements for Substance Use Disorder Counselors. It also meets to make recommended changes to all laws that pertain to mental health in our state. It includes representatives from associations representing psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, substance use disorder counselors, and medical doctors.

UMHCA proposed a number of changes to the Utah State Mental Health Practice Act. This included the recognition of master's degree graduates in mental health counseling for the first time as state licensed Mental Health Counselors. Also, the title for our profession was changed from Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC). This reflected the historical title of Clinical Mental Health Counselor that was adopted in 1977 by the introduction of the NCMHCE in that year. This followed the establishment of the American Mental Health Counselors Assistant in 1976.

A. PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY 

 

Current President

2024-2025        Michael Gerald

President-Elect

2025-2026        Stacy Gibbons

Past Presidents        

2023-2024        Kristal James

2020-2023        Anna Lieber

2018- 2020        Julie Tucker 

2017-2018        Paul Callister

2016-2017        Jason Wagner

2015-2016        Desmond Lomax

2014-2015        Sandi Evans

2013-2014        Deborah Wayman

2012-2013        Paul Carver

2011-2012        Sarah DeHaan

2010-2011        Gray Otis

2009-2010        Jeri Sena

2008-2009        Ruth Baxter 

2007-2008        Robert Snarr

2006-2007        Christi Kane

2005-2006        Dean Workman

2004-2005        Don Beck

 

Section 2: About UMHCA

 

The Utah Mental Health Counselors Association is the only organization working exclusively for the mental health counseling profession in Utah. The organization’s mission is to enhance the profession of mental health counseling through licensing, advocacy, education, and professional development.

 

UMHCA is a growing community of over 600 licensed mental health counselors, registered interns, students, and retirees with local chapters across the state.  

The Bylaws of the Utah Mental Health Counselors Association define the organizational and operational structure of the organization. All members of the Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and staff ensure that all policies, programs, procedures, and activities are consistent with the bylaws.

 

Changes in the bylaws may be made by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board of Directors. Changes are approved and effective on passage.

 

To view this document on the website, go to https://umhca.org/Bylaws 

           

Section 3: UMHCA Board, Committee and Staff Contacts

UMHCA’s Mailing Address is

UMHCA

9192 South 300 West, Suite 29

Sandy, Utah, 84070

We use Google platform. Every person who has a leadership role in UMHCA will be given access to the appropriate Google account. These accounts include a Google Meet option for committee meetings.

  1. Zoom Link

We also have one Zoom account which we use for conferences and board meetings.

  1. Board Meetings use this  Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99232351848?pwd=cW83dnluOC9YTFVGck01Q01oOU03dz0

  2. All conferences will be provided a unique Zoom link.

B. Executive Board members:

President: Kristal James; president@umhca.org

Past President: Anna Lieber; alieber@westminsteru.edu

President-Elect: Michael Gerald; gsep@umhca.org 

Presidential Advisor: Gray Otis; gray_otis@yahoo.com 

Secretary: Anne Farley; secretary@umhca.org 

Treasurer: Anna Lieber;  treasurer@umhca.org 

C. Standing Committees:

Executive Committee: Jim Macedone;  execdir@umhca.org

Legislative & Public Policy Committee: Jessica Black;  lppc@umhca.org

Education and Conference Committee: Rory Hileman;  eacc@umhca.org

Graduate Student and Emerging Professionals Committee: Michael Gerald; gsep@umhca.org

Public Relations, Marketing & Membership Committee: Anne Farley;  prmm@umhca.org

Justice Equity Diversity & Inclusion Committee: Adriana Zarate and Mai Blanchard; jedi@umhca.org

 

D. Special Committees:

        Not Currently Applicable

E. Board of Directors:  

All Standing Committee Chairs and/or Co-Chairs and Executive Board Members

Section 4: UMHCA Board Meetings

UMHCA Board of Directors meetings are open to the public and follow the parliamentary process outlined by Roberts Rules of Order. The president presides at the meetings and the secretary takes notes. Anyone wishing to attend can find the information regarding meeting locations here. Board Meetings typically follow this protocol:

  1. The president introduces themselves and welcomes everyone, including visitors.
  2. A statement is made about following the Roberts Rules of Order.
  3. A statement is made that throughout the meeting various items may be proposed for a vote. All Board members will be called upon to vote. Visitors will not vote. However, there will be a question-and-answer period at the end of the meeting where visitors are welcome to present items for discussion. We ask that comments be limited to 2 minutes to allow time for all those wishing to speak.
  4. The president guides the meeting following the agenda.
  5. Items for vote require someone to “make a motion” after which the president may ask if there is a “second”.
  1. Once a second has been made, the president will state that a motion has been made to____________ and open it for discussion.
  2. Once the discussion is complete, the president will again state that a motion has been made to ________________ (worded the way it should be worded following the discussion) and call a vote by saying all in favor ...all opposed.
  3. The president states the official outcome of the vote.
  1. Once all items on the agenda have been completed, it is open to public comment keeping to the 2-minute time frame.
  2. Following their comments, the meeting is officially adjourned.
  3. Following the adjourning, the team often sticks around and chats with the visitors.

Section 5: Board Member Expectations

 

 All board members must comply with the responsibilities listed in the Bylaws. They must all agree to the following responsibilities upon being voted into any board position:

  1. Maintain their UMHCA membership in good standing without lapses.
  2. Be fiscally responsible in carrying out their duties and responsibilities.
  3. Be aware and knowledgeable regarding UMHCA’s budget and finances and take an active part in reviewing, approving, and monitoring the budget.  
  4. Attend at least 75% of all board meetings, teleconferences, committee meetings, and special events, be responsive via phone or email for consultation, and serve on at least one board committee.  
  5. Know and oversee the implementation of, and follow UMHCA bylaws, policies, and procedures.
  6. Actively promote UMHCA in a positive manner.
  7. Interpret the association’s work and values to the community, represent the association, and act in good faith and in a manner that upholds the best interests of UMHCA.  
  8. Treat my fellow board and association members with respect. When conflict occurs, agree to respectfully disagree and work for a resolution that is in the best interest of UMHCA.
  9. Conduct themselves without conflict of interests of UMHCA and subordinate personal concerns, individual business, third-party, and other interests to the welfare and best interest of UMHCA to avoid conflicts of interest.
  10. Stay informed on matters that affect clinical mental health counselors and the business of UMHCA and participate in discussions and decisions to further the mission of UMHCA.  
  11. Ask questions and request information.  
  12. Participate in and take responsibility for making decisions on issues, policies, and other board matters.  
  13. Work in good faith with staff and other board members as partners towards the achievement of our goals.  
  14. Perform duties to the best of their ability as an active member of UMHCA.
  15. If unable to fulfill their commitment they will engage in discussion with the board President and/or Executive Director at the earliest possible time.
  16. Board members will be held to the American Mental Health Counselors Association Code of Ethics.  
  17. They will alert the board President and Executive Director if they have a conflict of interest during any board discussion and consider recusing themselves from that discussion and abstain from voting as needed.  
  18. They will not divulge any information on any official or unofficial matter from UMHCA Board meetings that are to be held in confidence.

All board members will complete this survey indicating their willingness to meet UMHCA’s expectations as listed above.  

Section 6: Committee Structure and Protocol

All Standing Committee Chairs shall be elected by majority vote by the Board of Directors for a term of one (1) year with the option to be re-elected.

  1. The Structure and Administration of Standing Committees can be found here.
  2. Chair responsibilities can be found here.

  1. Committee Mission Statement (Optional)

Committees are allowed to create their own mission statement without requiring a board vote. Mission statements are not required but if developed, should align with UMHCA Bylaws. They can be revised as frequently as needed, but it is encouraged that you do not change them more frequently than once a year in conjunction with the annual goals developed in the Strategic Plan.

  1. Annual Meeting(s)

  1. According to the Bylaws, UMHCA is required to provide an annual report to the community. This should happen at the July Board Meeting in summary of the previous fiscal year. Details of this report can be found in the Bylaws. A written copy of the report should be sent to ACMHA and published on the UMHCA website.

  1. Once a year, the UMHCA Board holds a strategic planning meeting for all Board Members (Committee Chairs and Executive Committee) immediately following the public Board Meeting in July.  Lunch is provided and in-person attendance is encouraged. Each committee Chair and Executive Director updates the board on past goals and reporting of future goals. Committee members can use this outline to help them prepare for this meeting. No board vote is needed for each committee's strategic plan unless indicated in the strategic planning meeting. All strategic plans will be considered approved and effective immediately following the board meeting unless otherwise indicated in the meeting.

  1. Monthly Board Meetings

Monthly Board meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9:00-10:30 am. More information on how to join these meetings can be found here. Committee Chairs are voting members of the UMHCA board and are expected to attend the monthly board meetings. If the Chair is unable to attend,  a committee representative can be sent in their place. However, the committee representative cannot vote on the Chair’s behalf. In preparation for the board meetings, each committee should enter their agenda items on the website under the board meeting agenda. This video provides instructions on how to add items to the meeting agenda.

  1. Monthly Committee Meetings 

Committee Chairs should hold monthly meetings with their board members at a day/time that works for the Chair and committee members and assign someone to take meeting meetings. These minutes should be stored in the UMHCA drive and shared as necessary. You are welcome to use this sample meeting minute outline or create your own.

Executive Committee Meetings are held virtually on the 4th Friday of each month from 3:00-4:30 pm (meet.google.com/sjj-fdrv-zuo). The president will host the meetings and ask a representative to cover in their absence if needed.

Committee representatives are encouraged to publicize their monthly meetings on the UMHCA website. You can watch this training video for more information on how to add your event to the calendar.

Committee members may want to add subcommittees or project teams. This can be done without board approval according to the Bylaws except in the case of outside representation. In the event that a Chair would like to have someone from their committee represent UMHCA in an outside committee or coalition, a board vote must be obtained approving the recommended individual in accordance with the Bylaws.

  1. Public Communications

PRMM and the Executive Director oversee all communications published for public view. This includes the newsletter, social media posts, and websites. However, committee and board input is extremely important. Each committee should consider providing content for publication including committee updates and other special areas of interest. To submit content and/or images for distribution, please complete this survey. Because of the levels of approval, review, and editing needed, please ensure your content is submitted with at least 7 days' notice.

Section 7: Committees

Although you have a lot of freedom as a Committee Chair, you must ensure that your actions and meetings are aligned with the purpose of UMHCA as outlined in the Bylaws. Each Committee has slightly different responsibilities. Please review your responsibilities and refer back to the bylaws frequently.

  1. EACC Committee

The Education and Conference Committee is responsible for overseeing all of the logistics associated with the conference and brown bag preparation. They must follow the Bylaws in their efforts to plan and prepare for conferences. They may work with outside organizations when needed. Any committee seeking to offer a training or conference should coordinate with the EACC Committee Chair. They also review external organizations seeking approval for CEs. Anyone wishing to submit a conference or training proposal can do so here.

  1. 2023-2024 Strategic Plan

  1. GSEP Committee

The GSEP committee is responsible for overseeing the needs of graduate students and emerging professionals. The GSEP Committee must follow the Bylaws in their efforts to serve their constituents. They are able to adapt their committee efforts from year to year based on the needs of the constituents.

  1. GSEP is responsible for overseeing the Honors program and for ensuring that students who pay and qualify for honors cords are able to receive them in a timely manner. Students can apply for the Honors Cords by clicking here.
  1. Once a submission is received, the GSEP Chair is notified by email.
  2. The Chair can review the submission material by clicking on the response tab in the received email or by clicking here.
  3. The Chair should respond within 48 hours confirming the application has been received in an email welcoming them to the GSEP committee. They should also be added to the GSEP contacts/group so they can begin receiving regular emails.
  4. The Chair’s appointee can review the submission and make a determination of qualification or denial.
  5. If qualified, the appointee should mail a package that includes an individualized certificate printed on specialized paper and put in a certificate folder provided by UMHCA, a Welcome Letter addressed to the recipient and signed by the Chair, and a double cord.
  6. The receipt should be uploaded to the treasurer for reimbursement.
  7. UMHCA has been compiling an Honors Student Slideshow as well that we hope to have on the UMHCA website and present at the annual conference. The Chair should double-check that the applicant has agreed to have their name added to the slideshow by reviewing the submission material.
  1. 2023-2024 Strategic Plan

  1. LPPC Committee

The LPPC Committee is responsible for both legislative and public policy efforts. Typically, they are busiest during the legislative cycle which begins in January. However, they are encouraged to use their committee members effectively to increase collaboration and networking capabilities with people in the community at all times throughout the year. The LPPC committee may have representatives from their committee attend a variety of external meetings and bring reports to the LPPC Chair. Although the committee may adjust from year to year depending on the needs of the committee at the time, all activities should comply with Bylaw regulations.

  1. 2023-2024 Strategic Plan

  1. PRMM 

Public Relations and Member Marketing Committee oversees all of the social media and outward-facing marketing and communication. All members of UMHCA are encouraged to post updates from their committees and other announcements. PRMM ensures that all posts have been approved by UMHCA and follow the Bylaws. Anyone who wishes to submit something for distribution can fill out this form. Additionally, PRMM is responsible for SWAG purchases for our annual conferences. If any committee has a specific marketing need, please reach out to the PRMM committee.

  1. 2023-2024 Strategic Plan

  1. JEDI Committee

The Justice Equity Diversity & Inclusion Committee is the newest committee at UMHCA being organized in 2023 first under the name of the Multicultural Advocacy and Competency Committee (MACC). We are excited about how much growth has occurred in such a short amount of time. The JEDI committee is responsible for ensuring the multicultural advocacy and competency of UMHCA. They may have members participate in community outreach and attend external boards bringing communication back to UMHCA. Additionally, they hope to work with other UMHCA committees and consult to ensure all voices are heard. They operate within the UMHCA Bylaws as they continue to develop their committee.

  1. 2023-2024 Strategic Plan

  1. Executive Committee

The Executive Committee consists of the President, Past President, President-Elect, Presidential Advisor, Treasurer, and Secretary. All of these members have unique requirements outlined in the Bylaws. They ensure that the UMHCA complies with established rules and regulations. They provide administrative governance and structure and stability to the UMHCA organization.

  1. 2024-2025 Strategic Plan
  2. 2023-2024 Strategic Plan

Section 8: Budget and Finances  

 

Board members have available funds to use for activities related to their board responsibilities, if any. Each year as part of the Strategic Planning Meeting the UMHCA Board approves a budget that includes line items expenses that may fall within the scope of activity of a board member. Any other expenses must be preapproved by the President or Executive Director. Board members should consult with the President or Executive Director when anticipating expenditures or for approval of past expenditures.

An example of activities that fall under individual board members’ expenses includes travel for the President and President-Elect to AMHCA’s annual conference (budgeted). Please review the Bylaws for specific information regarding finance and budget.  

 

As approved, reimbursement for expenses can be submitted to the treasurer by using this form.

Section 9: External Boards and Committees

UMHCA encourages consistent representation at various community boards, groups, and coalition meetings to maintain good relationships and stay abreast of current events and legislative happenings. However, representation must follow the protocol stated in the Bylaws. UMHCA is aware of the following organizations that UMHCA has solicited services from or should have UMHCA representation:

  1. AMHCA 

The American Mental Health Counselors Association is the parent organization for our local chapter. AMHCA focuses on national legislative initiatives. UCMHCA has been honored as the best state chapter for several years. To be considered, we must submit a summary of the impressive things we are doing each year when they submit a call for nominations. This submission is optional but has historically been well-deserved. UMHCA must provide a required https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fSJaDwIKFtyuNIfkCFHZRy5k3tOPEr7G/edit#heading=h.l6nslbxbeiqz to ACMHCA.

  1. Website: https://www.amhca.org/home
  2. Meeting information:
  3. External Point of Contact:
  4. UMHCA point of contact: Anna Lieber and Gray Otis
  5. Committee: Executive

  1. Western Regional Directors Representative 

ACMHCA is divided into several regions. We belong to that Western region. Our Western Regional Representative holds regular meetings for UMHCA board members to drop in, update them on things we are doing, and ask questions we might have. These meetings are optional. We are required to submit an update on our leadership each year as we pass through our election cycle.  

  1. Website: N/A
  2. Meeting information: Monthly, 4th Friday from 10:00-11:00 am Virtually
  3. External Point of Contact: Shannon Thompson; shannon@wmhca.org
  4. UMHCA Point of Contact: Kristal James and Jim Macedone
  5. Committee: Executive

  1. DOPL

The Department of Professional Licensing is the organization that oversees  Clinical Mental Health Counseling licenses and handles disciplinary action. They hold monthly meetings and UMHCA representative(s) attend. We would like to have a DOPL representative attend our meetings as well but that hasn’t happened yet. We had a panel of DOPL board members present at the UMHCA fall conference 2023 which was reported to be a success. It is a good idea to reach out to them and notify them of presidential changes even though it is not required.

  1. Website: https://dopl.utah.gov/clinical-mental-health-counseling/board-members/
  2. Meeting Information: Second Wednesday of Every other Month.
  3. External Point of Contact: Jana Johansen;
  4. UMHCA Point of Contact: Jessica Black
  5. Committee: LPPC

  1. BHWW

        Behavioral Health Workforce Workgroup.

  1. Website:
  2. Meeting information:
  3. External Point of Contact:
  4. UMHCA Point of Contact: Gray Otis
  5. Committee: LPPC

 

  1. UCMHP

The Utah Coalition of Mental Health Providers was formed in 2022 consisting of the Utah Social Work Association, Utah Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, and UMHCA called the Utah Coalition of Mental Health Providers (UCMHP) in a shared effort to join forces in making our mental health professions more effective. A representative from UMHCA (typically the Executive Director and the UMHCA President) will continue to sit on the UCMHP after receiving a vote of approval from the UMHCA board.

  1. Website: https://www.ucmhp.org
  2. Meeting Information:
  3. External Point of Contact:
  4. UMHCA Point of Contact: Kristal James and Anna Lieber
  5. Committee: Executive

  1. Counseling Compact Commission

The Counseling Compact has a regular commission meeting to discuss, plan, and prepare for rolling out the Counseling Compact. Utah was one of the first 10 states to agree to participate in the Counseling Compact. Because of this, we have an active seat at the table regarding discussions and influence on the Counseling Compact rules and regulations.

  1. Website: https://counselingcompact.org
  2. Meeting Information:
  3. External Point of Contact:
  4. UMHCA Point of Contact: Gray Otis
  5. Committee: Executive

  1. UHIN

The Utah Health Information Network invited UMHCA to the table for the first time in November 2023. They have been working on interoperability. Historically, medical providers have been actively involved in interoperability discussions without the inclusion of mental health providers. We are grateful for the opportunity to be involved in consistent communication on this important topic.

  1. Website: https://uhin.org
  2. Meeting information: Virtual
  3. External Point of Contact: Navina Forsythe: nforsythe@uhin.org
  4. UMHCA Point of Contact: Kristal James and Gray Otis
  5. Committee: LPPC

  1. MHIDD

Mental Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: Community of Practice is under the jurisdiction of Utah State University. UMHCA was first invited to this meeting in October 2023. This organization works together to share resources and inform each other of research, legislative efforts, and other resources currently being conducted in our community.

  1. Website: https://idrpp.usu.edu
  2. Meeting information: Quarterly 4th Thursday (Jan, April, July, Oct) at 9:00 am Virtually.
  1. Most Recent summary
  1. External Point of Contact: Matt Wappettt; wappett@usu.edu
  2. UMHCA Point of Contact: Kristal James
  3. Committee: JEDI

  1. Utah NAMI

The National Alliance for Mental Illness provides support groups and resources for consumers and their families in the community. We are trying to build a connection with them to see if we could have UMHCA representations at their meetings to provide support and build networks.

  1. Website: https://www.namiut.org
  2. Meetings:
  3. External Point of Contact: Rob Weseman; Rob@namiut.org
  4. UMHCA Point of Contact: Kristal James
  5. Committee: LPCC

  1. UPA

The Utah Psychological Association has been involved in many of the same efforts we have. They have representatives sitting on similar committees as UMHCA. Psychologists in Utah are often more research-focused and less practitioner-focused. However, there have been some independent discussions about the potential of providing better support to the Utah Psychologists who are practitioners instead of researchers. We are considering initiating a joint conversation with them.

  1. Website: https://www.utpsych.org
  2. Meetings: N/A
  3. External Point of Contact: Nanci Klien; nklein@sisna.com
  4. UMHCA Point of Contact: Gray Otis
  5. Committee: Executive

  1. OPLR

In 2022, UMHCA worked with the Office of Professional Licensure Review to assess the mental health needs in Utah. OPLR is currently proposing changes to the legislature that will impact the mental health profession including CMHCs and ACMHC members. UMHCA has a good working relationship with OPLR and has occasional meetings with them.

  1. Website: https://oplr.utah.gov
  2. Meeting information: No recurring meetings set.
  3. External Point of Contact: Jeff Shumway; jnshumway@utah.gov
  4. UMHCA Point of Contact: Anna Lieber and Kristal James
  5. Committee: Executive

Section 10: External Companies

  1. Flower Patch

Occasionally we send flowers to people. The Flower Patch is available for same-day delivery in Utah.

  1. Website: https://www.1800flowers.com/flowers-same-day-delivery

  1. Universities

In addition, UMHCA would like to continue to network with universities with graduate programs providing training to future CMHCs. Universities are listed below in alphabetical order

  1. Rocky Mountain University, Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Point of Contact - Dr. Verl Pope, Program Director (verl.pope@rm.edu)

  1. University of Utah, Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Point of Contact - Dr. Karen Tao, Associate Professor (k.tao@utah.edu)

  1. Utah State University, Master of Rehabilitation Counseling

Point of Contact - Dr. Trent Landon, Program Director (trent.landon@usu.edu)

  1. Utah Valley University

Point of Contact - Dr. Paige Lowe, Program Director (Paige.Lowe@uvu.edu)

  1. Westminster University, Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Point of Contact - Anna Lieber, Clinical Director (alieber@westminsteru.edu)

  1. McGee’s Trophy and Awards

Occasionally, UMHCA recognizes individuals for special awards. We are trying to get a unified look when presenting awards. However, we have not voted on a standard look. Here is a link to the corporate awards with the best sellers listed first: https://mcgeesawards.com/crystal-awards/.

  1. Website: https://mcgeesawards.com
  2. Meetings: N/A
  3. External Point of Contact: Klint McGee; klint@mcgeesawards.com
  4. UMHCA Point of Contact: Jim Macedone
  5. Committee: PRMM

  1.  TPN 

Trusted Provider Network is a new platform UMHCA started using in 2023 to help with conferences. They help with registration, hosting, certificate distribution, and store conferences for asynchronous viewing following the conference. The JEDI committee tested this platform for the first time in November 2023 for their first brown bag. It was very well done. Prior to the use of TPN, Jim Macedone was doing the registration, hosting, and certificate distribution manually. We hope TPN will be able to alleviate the unnecessary burden from Jim and provide greater outreach.

  1. Website: https://tpn.health
  2. Meetings: N/A
  3. External Point of Contact:
  4. UMHCA Point of Contact: Jim Macedone
  5. Committee: EACC

Section 11: Google Training

UMCHA has adopted Google as the communication tool. We know that all Board members come with varying degrees of comfort associated with Google and do not want that to get in the way of anyone’s willingness or desire to serve. This section of the manual will house short training videos on how to use Google effectively. You are welcome to come back here as often as you would like for a refresher. Please know that there are several videos online that might be even more helpful. But, if you have a specific request or want a breakdown of any of the videos to make it less complicated or confusing, please reach out to the President or the Executive Secretary.

  1. Email

  1. Video Tutorial
  1. Inbox View
  2. Signature Line
  3. Forwarding
  4. Labels
  5. Confidential Mode
  1. Send Later
  1. Google Forms

  1. Video Tutorial
  1. Basic setup.
  2. Subscribe to responses.
  3. Require a response (quiz)
  1. Docs collaboration 

  1. Video Tutorial
  1. Add a comment
  2. Add a suggestion
  3. Edit
  4. Make a copy
  5. Move
  6. Share
  7. Links

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