Essentials of Ethics and Boundaries

3.0 continuing education hours of credit (LMHC, LMSW, LCSW)

Description: This course gets to the point and looks into the legal and ethical guidelines that are essential to maintaining professional boundaries. We will discuss ethical case examples to better understand what is expected when working with clients. This course will provide models to work through potential dilemmas and make appropriate decisions that assist with boundary setting while protecting clients from harm.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to identify:

• 2-3 ethical dilemmas and how ethical problems occur
• 3-4 limits of confidentiality in an array of contexts including social media, consent, mandated reporting, and HIPAA
• 1-2 factors relating to informed consent and how it applies to ethics and boundaries
• 1-2 dynamics of dual relationships and the ethical damages that can come from such
• 2-3 tips for ethical decision-making and boundary setting including risk tolerance, cultural humility, and some decision-making models

Includes: Certificate upon completion.

Directions and Zoom link will be sent 24 hours before scheduled event.

IMPORTANT: This training fulfills the Appropriate Professional Boundaries requirement for NYS LMHCs and LCSWs/LMSWs which is required in each 3-year registration period starting April 1, 2023.