ETHICS AND LEGAL ISSUES IN MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE: A GUIDE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS

Course overview

This course provides social workers in mental health settings with essential knowledge and skills in ethical documentation and risk management. It explores how thorough, objective, and timely record-keeping supports ethical decision-making, protects clients, and reduces legal liability. Participants examine strategies for documenting ethical dilemmas, navigating confidentiality, and responding to high-risk situations. The course emphasizes the value of supervision, consultation, and ongoing learning to maintain professional integrity. Through case studies and practical guidance, social workers gain tools to ensure their documentation aligns with legal standards and the core values of the profession.