Classroom Course » Law & Ethics for Mental Health: Part 1

Dates & Times:
December 07, Thursday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Hosted By:
Felton Institute Research and Training

Registration is Closed

Description:

This course provides an analysis of the legal grounds for malpractice litigation as related to the issue of standard of care and scope of practice. It outlines the essential components of legal proceedings such as subpoenas, depositions, issues of client confidentiality, privileged communication pertaining to the conduct of casework, individual, couple, family and group therapy/counseling. It analyses the relationship between ethics and the law and offers a framework in the management of ethical dilemmas related to relationships with clients, colleagues and employers.

 

It further provides an understanding of the relationship between moral values and the management of liability risk. There will be a brief discussion of the “Patriot Act” and its impact on the patient’s right and privacy. Also discussed would be the “Tarasoff” rule involving “duty to warn” and the elaboration of this rule by courts and statute after this case was decided. 

Objective:

 

  1. Apply the legal principles underlining professional liability in his/her professional practices.
  2. Identify and manage the potential ethical and moral dilemmas encountered in his/her professional practice.
  3. Handle client/patients confidential information, develop and retain client/patient records in an ethical manner that would also guard against legal liability.
  4. Formulate and develop appropriate policies and procedures that are in compliance with legal mandates and at the same time, minimize liability risks and insure high quality of care.
  5. Identify the moral, legal and ethical dilemma in conducting individual, group, family casework/therapy.
  6. Formulate treatment strategy and care plans that are consistent with professional cannon of ethics and appropriate standard of care. 
Intended Audience:
Social workers, Marriage/family therapists, Nurses, Physicians, Case Workers, Psychologists and other human service/health care/mental and behavioral health care professionals and trainees.
Venue:
601 Van Ness, Community Room
601 Van Ness
Mezzanine Level, Community Room
San Francisco, California 94102
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Certificates:
American Psychological Association (APA) details
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) details
Presenters:
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