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Do the Right Thing:
An Ethical Framework for Therapeutic Practice

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Let’s face it, ethical dilemmas can sometimes leave you at a crossroads!

This interactive course will provide education on ethics with use of the Code of Ethics as an ethical guideline. It will allow participants to take a step back and identify their driving force for making decisions. During this class we will define what ethics are and understand telehealth standards of practice and in-person settings. We will explore best practices for ethical decision-making, identify ethical dilemmas and develop professional boundaries to help prevent ethical violations. Clinicians will participate in group discussions on the use of ethical decision making models to help participants “Do the right thing!”

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Do the Right Thing:
An Ethical Framework for Therapeutic Practice

Previously Recorded
$59.99 Alesha Perkins, LCSW

Previously Recorded

 

Let’s face it, ethical dilemmas can sometimes leave you at a crossroads!

This interactive course will provide education on ethics with use of the Code of Ethics as an ethical guideline. It will allow participants to take a step back and identify their driving force for making decisions. During this class we will define what ethics are and understand telehealth standards of practice and in-person settings. We will explore best practices for ethical decision-making, identify ethical dilemmas and develop professional boundaries to help prevent ethical violations. Clinicians will participate in group discussions on the use of ethical decision making models to help participants “Do the right thing!”

About the Presenter

Alesha Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and North Carolina and a Certified Case Manager. Alesha has over 19 years of experience in the social work field with vast knowledge in medical social work, child protective services, case management, mental health and substance abuse counseling. Ten years ago she began her instructional career providing ethics trainings to dialysis providers, and since then has created and facilitated numerous trainings for mental health and medical professionals. Alesha is a former Clinical Director for a mental health agency and currently works for a health insurance provider as a Program Manager. In addition, she provides clinical supervision and is an instructor for Perkins Medical Services which is family-owned and has been in business for 21 years.

This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.

Do the Right Thing:
An Ethical Framework for Therapeutic Practice

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Presenter: Alesha Perkins, LCSW

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Course Length: 3 Hours

Learning Objectives:

  1. Define ethics and identify their driving force for making decisions.
  2. Recognize and use the Code of Ethics as an ethical guideline.
  3. Identify ethical dilemmas.
  4. Utilize decision making models, tools/resources as best practices.
  5. Explain the current standards of practice for telehealth.
  6. Identify what constitutes an ethical violation.
  7. Engage in group exercises/discussions to determine best practices for handling ethical dilemmas.

This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.

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Previously Recorded

 

Let’s face it, ethical dilemmas can sometimes leave you at a crossroads!

This interactive course will provide education on ethics with use of the Code of Ethics as an ethical guideline. It will allow participants to take a step back and identify their driving force for making decisions. During this class we will define what ethics are and understand telehealth standards of practice and in-person settings. We will explore best practices for ethical decision-making, identify ethical dilemmas and develop professional boundaries to help prevent ethical violations. Clinicians will participate in group discussions on the use of ethical decision making models to help participants “Do the right thing!”

Learning Objectives:

  1. Define ethics and identify their driving force for making decisions.
  2. Recognize and use the Code of Ethics as an ethical guideline.
  3. Identify ethical dilemmas.
  4. Utilize decision making models, tools/resources as best practices.
  5. Explain the current standards of practice for telehealth.
  6. Identify what constitutes an ethical violation.
  7. Engage in group exercises/discussions to determine best practices for handling ethical dilemmas.

Agenda:

a.      Remember Your Why

                                                    i.     Self-evaluation to identify your driving force for making decisions

                                                   ii.     Define what ethics are

                                                  iii.     How to identify ethical dilemmas

b.      Explore Best Practices for Ethical Decision-Making

                                                    i.     Apply ethical principles as the foundation to making decisions

                                                   ii.     Utilize the Code of Ethics (NASW or ACA) as an ethical guideline

                                                  iii.     Examine different ethical decision-making models

c.      Understand Telehealth Standards of Practice

                                                    i.     Maintain informed consents and confidentiality virtually

                                                   ii.     Regulatory provisions for telehealth

                                                  iii.     Determine appropriate virtual platforms to use

                                                  iv.     Best practices and ethical use of technology

                                                   v.     Identify ways to best represent yourself online/social media

                                                  vi.     Case Scenarios (determine ethical dilemma and utilize code of ethics or decision-making model)

d.      Prevention of Ethical Violations

                                                    i.     Red flags that compromise professional boundaries

                                                   ii.     Examine common boundary violations

                                                  iii.     Develop professional boundaries

                                                  iv.     Case Scenarios (determine ethical dilemma and utilize code of ethics or decision-making model)

                                                   v.     Review legal ramifications of ethical violations

                                                  vi.     Helpful tips to prevent ethical violations



This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

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