Ethics and Boundaries in Counseling & Social Work

6.0 continuing education hour of credit (LMHC, LMSW, LCSW)

In this course you will have a thorough explanation of the legal and ethical guidelines to maintain professional boundaries. With ethical case examples given to help better understand what is expected when working with clients. This course will provide a framework to work through ethical dilemmas and make informed decisions that assist professionals with boundary setting while protecting clients from harm.

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.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course learners will be able to identify:

• 3-4 common ethical dilemmas and how ethical problems occur
• 4-5 ethical principles of mental and behavioral health professionals
• 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
• 2-3 dynamics of dual relationships and the ethical damages related to sexual relationships with clients
• 1-2 factors regarding the role of ethical practice involving involuntary treatment
• 2-3 tips for ethical decision-making and boundary setting including risk tolerance, cultural humility, and some decision-making models

Includes: Certificate upon completion.

Please Note: This is a two part presentation
Date & time: November 19th and 20th; 10:00am-1:00pm (Both Days)

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

Price: $135.00/per learner