As our world becomes more complicated so do ethical dilemmas, especially in the field of mental health. Risk management, professional conflicts, and boundary issues now involve digital data and online communication. As a result, clinicians want to move beyond introductory ethics concepts and explore difficult cases that involve contemporary scenarios and their outcomes.
In this two-hour continuing education web conference, Dr. Frederic Reamer will provide attendees with an in-depth examination of compelling ethics cases in therapy involving conflicting professional duties, risk management, and interventions. Attendees will learn practical steps clinicians can take to manage ethical issues skillfully while being aware of relevant ethical standards, including statutes, regulations, and case law.
Attendees will also learn strategies designed to protect individuals in therapy as well as practitioners. Key topics will include boundary issues, dual relationships, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, privileged communication, informed consent, clients’ rights, documentation, use of technology in clinical work, termination of services, and impaired professionals. In addition, Dr. Reamer will discuss ethics cases relating to supervision and consultation.
This intermediate instructional level web conference is designed to help clinicians:
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Before the scheduled event, all registered attendees will be sent a reminder email from GoodTherapy.org with specific instructions on how to log in to the web conference center, as well as links to optional handout materials if applicable.
To attend the event, registered attendees will log in to the web conference center using a computer or device (smartphone or tablet with internet access) and calling in to the teleconference line on a phone. Attendees will be able to ask live audio questions via phone and/or submit text chat questions via their computer or device. Attendees who are logged in to the event center will be able to see live streaming video and/or document sharing. Alternatively, attendees may dial in to the teleconference line only, though attendees dialing in by phone only will be unable to ask questions.
At the conclusion of this event, participants will receive an email with information about how to request a CE certificate in the GoodTherapy.org Member's Area. To confirm attendance, participants must enter the start and end codes announced at the beginning and end of the live presentation. Participants will also be prompted to complete an online survey evaluating the event. Participants will need to complete this online survey within six days after the event. Once completed, participants will be able to download a copy of their CE certificate instantly.
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Two CE contact hours will be provided by GoodTherapy.org for attending this web conference in its entirety.
GoodTherapy.org is an Approved Education Provider by NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals (provider #135463). Of the eight counselor skill groups ascribed to by NAADAC, this course is classified within legal, ethical, and professional development.
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Best ethics course I've taken. - Carole Stokes-Brewer, PhD, LISW-S
Frederic G. Reamer, PhD is Professor in the graduate program of the School of Social Work, Rhode Island College, where he has been on the faculty since 1983. His research and teaching have addressed a wide range of human service issues, including mental health, health care, criminal justice, public welfare, and professional ethics. Dr. Reamer received his PhD from the University of Chicago and has served as a social worker and administrator in correctional and mental health settings.
Dr. Reamer has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of social work and received the Excellence in Ethics Award from the National Association of Social Workers in 2015. He has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Tulane University, Simmons College, and Smith College. Dr. Reamer also chaired the national task force that wrote the current Code of Ethics adopted by the National Association of Social Workers.
Dr. Reamer has conducted extensive research on professional ethics and has been an essayist, host, commentator, and producer on several NPR and PBS programs. He has published 20 books and more than 125 journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Reamer’s most recent books include:
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