California Law & Ethics - Live Online (6hr CE)
Course Title: CA Law & Ethics – Live Online
Course Level:Â Beginner, Intermediate
Course Developed By:Â Gerry Grossman, M.A., LFMT
Bio: Gerry Grossman, M.A., LFMT has successfully trained thousands of exam candidates for their BBS licensing exams since 1985. His teaching style is clear, incisive, humorous and empathic. As a trained hypnotherapist, he has assisted many people with test anxiety and other clinical issues. In 2016 Gerry received the Educator of the year award from AAMFT-CA. In private practice, Gerry specializes in working with young children and their families.
Content By:Â Â Gerry Grossman, MA, LMFT, Stacey Soto, B.A., Chuck Moshontz, MA, LMFT, Anna Treves, MSW, LCSW
Course Delivery:Â Live Online, Instructor-led via Zoom Meeting
Course Description:Â A thorough understanding of current laws and ethical standards pertaining to psychotherapy is critical for therapists. This course, complete with an engaging PowerPoint presentation, will present a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of issues such as privilege and confidentiality, danger to self or others, treatment of minors, mandated responsibilities and other legal issues related to MFT and LCSW practice. Recent changes in the law are highlighted.
Learning Objectives:
- Assess and manage legal responsibilities pertaining to both mandated and permitted exceptions.
- Assess and manage ethical responsibilities including dual relationships, establishing and maintaining clinical boundaries, managing countertransference, and engaging the client in the informed consent process.
- Maintain a standard of care to protect against charges of criminal, civil, and ethical wrongdoing.
- Describe how to consult to better uphold legal and ethical responsibilities.
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