____________________________________________ Professional Ethics and Law in California, 2nd Edition
PYCA06PE— 6 CE HOURS
R elease D ate : 06/01/24
E xpiration D ate : 11/21/2027
Professional Ethics and Law in California, 2nd Edition
Audience This course is designed for mental and behavioral health professionals who practice in California. Course Objective This course is intended to provide details on professional ethics, professional values, and California law for behavioral and mental health professionals. It emphasizes the importance of professional values and ethics and identifies the role and impact of laws for these professions, so that practitioners can prevent unethical or unlawful behaviors in their practice and provide exceptional patient care. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Describe the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as it pertains to licensed education psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed professional clinical counselors. 2. Explain the importance of professional values and ethics in mental health practice. 3. Identify the role and the impact of law in mental health practice. 4. Recognize and distinguish between problematic and non- problematic boundary issues in mental health practice. 5. Describe ways mental health practitioners can prevent unethical or illegal behaviors in daily practice. 6. Identify elements and conditions of informed consent. 7. Restate the basic requirements of HIPAA and the Privacy Rule as it relates to practice. 8. Identify a protocol for ethical decision making.
Faculty Anne Horgan, LCSW completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Nebraska (Lincoln) with a major in psychol- ogy and minors in sociology and education. She went on to obtain her master’s at the University of Chicago Social Service Administration program. Anne is currently a mental health therapist and clinical manager in the state of Oregon. She carries 15 years of experience in several areas including emergency department/crisis work, medical social work and hospital management, psychotherapy, Partial Hospital Program and Intensive Outpatient Program therapy, community mental health and works with populations including, but not limited to depressive disorders, anxiety and panic, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), postpartum mental health, self-esteem/ identity conflicts, psychosis, mania, adjustment issues, parent- ing, substance use, relationship conflicts, and loss. Anne also provides clinical supervision to associates training for licensure. Faculty Disclosure Contributing faculty, Dr. Kimberly Byrd, EdD, LMSW Byrd is an accomplished professional in the field of social work and education. She holds a Doctorate of Education (EdD) and is also a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW). With her extensive educational background and practical experi- ence in social work and education, Dr. Byrd has acquired a deep understanding of the complex issues and challenges faced by individuals and communities. Dr. Byrd’s expertise lies in various areas, including trauma-informed care, mental health, counseling, and community development. She actively contributes to her community through research, publications, and presentations. Dr. Kimberly Byrd, EdD, LMSW Byrd, has disclosed no rel- evant financial relationship with any product manufacturer or service provider mentioned. Division Planners Alice Yick Flanagan, PhD, MSW Margaret Donohue, PhD Senior Director of Development and Academic Affairs Sarah Campbell
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