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Ethics and Boundaries: Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage & Family Counselors

Tracking # 20-667304

$24.99

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:

  1. Discuss ethical principles and their relationship to the counseling profession
  2. Comprehend the role of boundaries in counseling practice and the professional’s role in healthy boundary maintenance
  3. Obtain an overview of the ethical codes of major counseling organizations
  4. Review key points of the Florida Statutes Chapter 491 laws and rules which are in effect codified ethics
  5. Discuss ethical decision-making models designed for the counseling profession
  6. Demonstrate the application of ethics and boundaries to practice situations common to the counseling profession
  7. Identify effective ways to deal with ethical and boundary issues in order to protect clients from exploitation and harm and to enhance their psychological, emotional, physical and interpersonal wellbeing

Course overview

Navigating the intricate landscape of ethics and professional boundaries presents a unique challenge for mental health practitioners. This training addresses these challenges head-on, providing attendees with the critical tools and knowledge needed to establish, maintain, and uphold the highest ethical standards in their professional practice. Through a blend of theoretical understanding, case study analysis, and practical scenario solutions, this course aims to fortify participants' decision-making abilities, enabling them to strike a balance between empathetic client interaction and professional propriety. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of boundary-related dilemmas, the consequences of ethical breaches, and strategies to prevent such situations, thus contributing to healthier therapeutic relationships, risk mitigation, and enhanced overall quality of care. This course is a vital resource for those seeking to enrich their professional competence and sustain their credibility in the ever-evolving realm of mental health care.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Certified Master Social Worker

6h Professional Ethics and Boundary Issues

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

6h Professional Ethics and Boundary Issues

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

6h Professional Ethics and Boundary Issues

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

6h Professional Ethics and Boundary Issues

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

6h Professional Ethics

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

6h Professional Ethics

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Professional Counselors

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

6h Professional Ethics

Licensed Professional Counselor

6h Professional Ethics

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Social Workers

Licensed Associate/Baccalaureate Social Worker

6h Professional Ethics

Licensed Master Social Worker

6h Professional Ethics

Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker

6h Professional Ethics

Michigan Board of Social Work

Bachelor's Social Worker

6h Ethics

Master's Social Worker

6h Ethics

New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

6h Ethics

Clinical Social Worker

6h Ethics

Conditional Clinical MH Counselor

6h Ethics

Conditional Clinical Social Worker

6h Ethics

Conditional Marriage Family Therapist

6h Ethics

Conditional School Social Worker

6h Ethics

Conditional Social Work Associate

6h Ethics

Conditional Social Worker

6h Ethics

Licensed Social Worker

6h Ethics

Licensed Social Worker Associate

6h Ethics

Marriage and Family Therapist

6h Ethics

Pastoral Psychotherapist

6h Ethics

School Social Worker

6h Ethics

Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board

Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist

6h Ethics for Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Independent Social Worker

6h Ethics for Social Workers

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

6h Ethics for Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor

6h Ethics for Counselors

Licensed Social Worker

6h Ethics for Social Workers

Registered Social Worker Assistant

6h Ethics for Social Workers

South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

6h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker

6h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice

6h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice

6h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual

6h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Masters Social Worker

6h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Tennessee Board for LPCs, LMFTs and CPTs

Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist

6h Ethics and Jurisprudence

Licensed Marital and Family Therapist

6h Ethics and Jurisprudence

Licensed Professional Counselor

6h Ethics and Jurisprudence

Tennessee Board of Social Workers

Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker

6h Professional Ethics

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

6h Professional Ethics

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

6h Professional Ethics

Licensed Master Social Worker

6h Professional Ethics

Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

6h Ethics (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor

6h Ethics (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Licensed Master Social Worker - Advanced Practitioner

6h Ethics (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Licensed Social Worker

6h Ethics (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

West Virginia Board of Social Work

Licensed Certified Social Worker

6h Category I continuing education related to social work ethics

Licensed Graduate Social Worker

6h Category I continuing education related to social work ethics

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

6h Category I continuing education related to social work ethics

Licensed Social Worker

6h Category I continuing education related to social work ethics

Provisional License

6h Category I continuing education related to social work

Service Worker Registrant

6h Category I continuing education related to mental health conditions specific to veterans and family members of veterans

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