(HS Fenner 061375 2017) Legal & Ethical Issues in Behavioral Health in Florida

Course overview

Court Orders: Must you Appear? When Not to Release Your Documentation Prevent Liability and Avoid Paying Damages Protect your Client, License & Practice Do's and Don'ts of Documentation Why and When to call an Attorney Avoid the Litigation Hot seat For those working in the mental/behavioral health field, dealing with the day-to-day challenges of treating clients can be overwhelming in and of itself. However, the administrative and legal responsibilities are equally crucial. There are weighty decisions - the legal and prudent responses to a wide variety of situations - that demand a proper legal awareness in order to stay in compliance. Without such knowledge, many well meaning providers may face grave legal and financial consequences. The purpose of this seminar is to provide important guidance and insight into mental health laws and regulations. Social workers, therapists, nurses, psychologists, counselors, addiction professionals and healthcare administrators who work in the mental health field will find this seminar to be eye-opening and invaluable.