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Below is a collection of frequently used acronyms and terms you may encounter within the mental health community. This might be a helpful list, especially if you're new. If you see anything not currently on the list, hit reply and let us know! We'll keep building this list until it's complete.
Check back often, as this list will be continually updated!
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ACCBO – Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon
Founded in 1977, this is the certifying board in the State of Oregon that teaches and certifies people to treat those suffering from addiction. The ACCBO is an accredited agency, and uses evidence-based methods, with nationally recognized standards of practice.
ACJ - Adult Community Justice
This is a term sometimes used interchangeably with the Adult Services Division, or ASD, which is part of the Department of Community Justice, or DCJ.
The ASD (also called ACJ) comes under the DCJ. To illustrate it another way:
Department of Community Justice
….. |
…...|------ Adult Services Division (also called “Adult Community Justice”)
ACJ is involved with promoting public safety, and strives to reduce adult recidivism (offenders returning to jail). A balance of supervision, services, and sanctions are designed to help former offenders to develop the necessary skills for success and a return to normal life.
ACS – Adult Community Service
This is a program that is sometimes used as an alternative to jail. Offenders work in the community and learn new skills and develop a positive work ethic, rather than serve jail time.
ARC - Assessment and Referral Center
In Multnomah County, the ARC is part of the Department of Community Justice (DCJ), and combines in-custody interviews, intakes (post prison and probation), and specialized services, including housing placement for those released from custody.
CADC - Certified alcohol and drug counselor
This is a qualification offered by the ACCBO (Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon), and allows a person to help those who are suffering from alcohol or drug addiction. Requirements for this certification can be found at www.accbo.com/certifications.php
CADCII - Certified alcohol and drug counselor, level 2
This is a more advanced form of the CADC certification, offered by the ACCBO (Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon), and allows a person to help those who are suffering from alcohol or drug addiction. Requirements for this certification can be found at www.accbo.com/certifications.php
CADCIII - Certified alcohol and drug counselor, level 3
This is a more advanced form of the CADCII certification, offered by the ACCBO (Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon), and allows a person to help those who are suffering from alcohol or drug addiction. Requirements for this certification can be found at www.accbo.com/certifications.php
CC - Corrections Counselor
This is a person who work with an inmate, before and / or after they’ve been released, and tries to assist them in adjusting to a normal life. This is sometimes done by having interviews with the inmate and his family, conducting psychological evaluations, designing educational or job training programs, and developing relapse-prevention plans.
CCC – Central City Concern
This is an agency that is focused on helping the homeless by providing them with affordable housing, a sense of community (outreach), healthcare access, and employment opportunities.
CJM - Commuity Justice Manager
This is a person who helps the Department of Community Justice (DCJ) in multiple different ways, with the end goal being to help treat and assist former offenders to return to a life of normalcy.
DCJ – Department of Community Justice
This is a department of Multnomah County, which assists former offenders by supervising them, offering resources, and encourages them to change their behavior and not experience recidivism (returning to jail).
DOC - Department of Corrections
In everyday slang, this may be referred to as “Jail”, though DOC also includes the administrative workforce and other resources that help inmates during the intake process, while they serve time, and while they’re being released.
DV Unit - Domestic Violence Unit
This is part of the DCJ (Department of Community Justice), more specifically, the ASD (Adult Services Division, which is part of the DCJ). This unit helps supervise clients on probation and parole; behavior change is promotd through assessment, case planning, treatment matching and accountability.
LPCI - Licensed Professional Counselor Intern
LPCI is a qualification, offered by the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. Being an intern allows you to work in a limited capacity as a counselor and therapist while you finish earning your license to practice.
MCDC - Multnomah county Detention Center
In everyday slang, this may be referred to as “The County Jail”, though MCDC also includes the administrative workforce and other resources that help inmates during the intake process, while they serve time, and while they’re being released.
MIO - Mentally ill Offender
Refers to someone with a mental illness who also has a criminal record.
MS - Master of Science
This is a qualification offered by most universities, and various other agencies. It shows that you have demonstrated proficiency in understanding and using the scientific method, and understand the formulation of evidence-based practices.
MTMR - Multnomah medium risk supervision
This is a service provided by ASD (Adult Services Division), which is part of the DCJ (Department of Community Justice). It refers to the level of “risk” involved in supervising a former offender after release, and thus the amount of restrictions imposed upon that person after release.
Medium risk supervision, among other things, requires an individual to request a travel permit before leaving the state of Oregon. It also requires that individual to report any change of address or change of employment to their PO (parole officer) within 48 hours. Community service might also be required.
MTSW - Multnomah southwest probation/parole office
A probation officer who works with the downtown Portland police department.
OBLPCT – Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
This is a government agency in the State of Oregon. In 1995 and in 1999, it became illegal to practice psychology in the state of Oregon without a license. The OBLPCT offers licensing to counselors, therapists, and psychologist, for showing competency in evidence-based practices and nationally recognized standards of practice.
OCAC – Oregon Consumer Advisory Council
This agency offers recommendations to the Oregon Health Authority based on consumer input and feedback. “Consumer” here refers to a person who has accessed mental health resources, usually due to a mental health diagnosis or challenge.
PPO - Probation/Parole Officer
Sometimes this is referred to as a PO, or Parole Officer. This is a police officer who supervises former offenders who have been released before the end of their maximum sentence, and assists them in readjusting back into everyday life. Former offenders must routinely check in with parole officers and provide them with information.
QMHA - Qualifed Mental Health Associate
This is a qualification. It is offered by various universities and other agencies. A QMHA generally works under the supervision of a QMHP, and works with the general public as a mental health practitioner.
QMHP - Qualifed Mental Health Professional
This is a qualification. It is offered by various universities and other agencies, and allows you to work with the general public as a mental health professional. Variations of this qualification are QMHP-A (Qualifed Mental Health Professional – Adult), QMHP-C (Qualifed Mental Health Professional – Child).
Recidivism – this refers to when a person relapses, or begins repeating old, unwanted behavior. It also refers to a person with a criminal history going back to jail.
TSU - Transition Services Unit
This is a part of DCJ (Department of Community Justice) which provides a complete system of services to prepare, equip, and sustain a former offender upon their release from prison. This agency links such people to various services, such as pre-release planning, case coordination, housing, transportation, and medical benefits.
Below is a collection of frequently used acronyms and terms you may encounter within the mental health community. This might be a helpful list, especially if you're new. If you see anything not currently on the list, hit reply and let us know! We'll keep building this list until it's complete.
Check back often, as this list will be continually updated!
------------------------------------------------------------
ACCBO – Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon
Founded in 1977, this is the certifying board in the State of Oregon that teaches and certifies people to treat those suffering from addiction. The ACCBO is an accredited agency, and uses evidence-based methods, with nationally recognized standards of practice.
ACJ - Adult Community Justice
This is a term sometimes used interchangeably with the Adult Services Division, or ASD, which is part of the Department of Community Justice, or DCJ.
The ASD (also called ACJ) comes under the DCJ. To illustrate it another way:
Department of Community Justice
….. |
…...|------ Adult Services Division (also called “Adult Community Justice”)
ACJ is involved with promoting public safety, and strives to reduce adult recidivism (offenders returning to jail). A balance of supervision, services, and sanctions are designed to help former offenders to develop the necessary skills for success and a return to normal life.
ACS – Adult Community Service
This is a program that is sometimes used as an alternative to jail. Offenders work in the community and learn new skills and develop a positive work ethic, rather than serve jail time.
ARC - Assessment and Referral Center
In Multnomah County, the ARC is part of the Department of Community Justice (DCJ), and combines in-custody interviews, intakes (post prison and probation), and specialized services, including housing placement for those released from custody.
CADC - Certified alcohol and drug counselor
This is a qualification offered by the ACCBO (Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon), and allows a person to help those who are suffering from alcohol or drug addiction. Requirements for this certification can be found at www.accbo.com/certifications.php
CADCII - Certified alcohol and drug counselor, level 2
This is a more advanced form of the CADC certification, offered by the ACCBO (Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon), and allows a person to help those who are suffering from alcohol or drug addiction. Requirements for this certification can be found at www.accbo.com/certifications.php
CADCIII - Certified alcohol and drug counselor, level 3
This is a more advanced form of the CADCII certification, offered by the ACCBO (Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon), and allows a person to help those who are suffering from alcohol or drug addiction. Requirements for this certification can be found at www.accbo.com/certifications.php
CC - Corrections Counselor
This is a person who work with an inmate, before and / or after they’ve been released, and tries to assist them in adjusting to a normal life. This is sometimes done by having interviews with the inmate and his family, conducting psychological evaluations, designing educational or job training programs, and developing relapse-prevention plans.
CCC – Central City Concern
This is an agency that is focused on helping the homeless by providing them with affordable housing, a sense of community (outreach), healthcare access, and employment opportunities.
CJM - Commuity Justice Manager
This is a person who helps the Department of Community Justice (DCJ) in multiple different ways, with the end goal being to help treat and assist former offenders to return to a life of normalcy.
DCJ – Department of Community Justice
This is a department of Multnomah County, which assists former offenders by supervising them, offering resources, and encourages them to change their behavior and not experience recidivism (returning to jail).
DOC - Department of Corrections
In everyday slang, this may be referred to as “Jail”, though DOC also includes the administrative workforce and other resources that help inmates during the intake process, while they serve time, and while they’re being released.
DV Unit - Domestic Violence Unit
This is part of the DCJ (Department of Community Justice), more specifically, the ASD (Adult Services Division, which is part of the DCJ). This unit helps supervise clients on probation and parole; behavior change is promotd through assessment, case planning, treatment matching and accountability.
LPCI - Licensed Professional Counselor Intern
LPCI is a qualification, offered by the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. Being an intern allows you to work in a limited capacity as a counselor and therapist while you finish earning your license to practice.
MCDC - Multnomah county Detention Center
In everyday slang, this may be referred to as “The County Jail”, though MCDC also includes the administrative workforce and other resources that help inmates during the intake process, while they serve time, and while they’re being released.
MIO - Mentally ill Offender
Refers to someone with a mental illness who also has a criminal record.
MS - Master of Science
This is a qualification offered by most universities, and various other agencies. It shows that you have demonstrated proficiency in understanding and using the scientific method, and understand the formulation of evidence-based practices.
MTMR - Multnomah medium risk supervision
This is a service provided by ASD (Adult Services Division), which is part of the DCJ (Department of Community Justice). It refers to the level of “risk” involved in supervising a former offender after release, and thus the amount of restrictions imposed upon that person after release.
Medium risk supervision, among other things, requires an individual to request a travel permit before leaving the state of Oregon. It also requires that individual to report any change of address or change of employment to their PO (parole officer) within 48 hours. Community service might also be required.
MTSW - Multnomah southwest probation/parole office
A probation officer who works with the downtown Portland police department.
OBLPCT – Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
This is a government agency in the State of Oregon. In 1995 and in 1999, it became illegal to practice psychology in the state of Oregon without a license. The OBLPCT offers licensing to counselors, therapists, and psychologist, for showing competency in evidence-based practices and nationally recognized standards of practice.
OCAC – Oregon Consumer Advisory Council
This agency offers recommendations to the Oregon Health Authority based on consumer input and feedback. “Consumer” here refers to a person who has accessed mental health resources, usually due to a mental health diagnosis or challenge.
PPO - Probation/Parole Officer
Sometimes this is referred to as a PO, or Parole Officer. This is a police officer who supervises former offenders who have been released before the end of their maximum sentence, and assists them in readjusting back into everyday life. Former offenders must routinely check in with parole officers and provide them with information.
QMHA - Qualifed Mental Health Associate
This is a qualification. It is offered by various universities and other agencies. A QMHA generally works under the supervision of a QMHP, and works with the general public as a mental health practitioner.
QMHP - Qualifed Mental Health Professional
This is a qualification. It is offered by various universities and other agencies, and allows you to work with the general public as a mental health professional. Variations of this qualification are QMHP-A (Qualifed Mental Health Professional – Adult), QMHP-C (Qualifed Mental Health Professional – Child).
Recidivism – this refers to when a person relapses, or begins repeating old, unwanted behavior. It also refers to a person with a criminal history going back to jail.
TSU - Transition Services Unit
This is a part of DCJ (Department of Community Justice) which provides a complete system of services to prepare, equip, and sustain a former offender upon their release from prison. This agency links such people to various services, such as pre-release planning, case coordination, housing, transportation, and medical benefits.