Ethics in a Telehealth World

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Presents Presents

Ethics in a Telehealth World

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

10:00AM-1:15PM PT / 12:00PM-3:15PM CT / 1:00PM-4:15PM ET

One, 15 minute break, will be provided.

Event held online via Zoom

Program Offers 3.0 APA CEs for Psychologists, 3.0 CEUs for Illinois state Counselors and Social Workers, and 3.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSW, and LMFTs

Workshop Description:

It is important to understand more than the prescribed code of ethics for each profession. A thorough understanding of the history and evolution of ethics puts the need for guidelines and boundaries into perspective. Awareness of the intersection of the law, morality and ethical decision-making is imperative. With the widespread increase in telehealth services, it is important that mental health providers are aware of the ethical considerations regarding virtual care.

This course will address those considerations and more, in the context of increasingly virtual mental health practices. It will provide provocative examples of how to use ethics as a personal and professional guide in both face-to-face and virtual settings. Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors and Therapists have one common mandate – to facilitate client wellness. Remaining objective, while displaying empathy can only be accomplished when certain boundaries are in place. This course will assist participants shape boundaries for telehealth practice that are comfortable for them.

Learning Objectives:

After attending this introductory-level workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Define and discuss the need for ethics as a competency in the professions

2. Identify and describe the evolution of ethical Models for Application today

3. Analyze concrete examples of ethical violations with clients

4. List 2 ethical considerations specific to telehealth practice

Professional Bio of Presenter #1, Alicen-J. McGowan, LCPC, PHD, CAGS, CAS, RPT-S, Fellow of the American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders, Consultant, Author, Private Practitioner

AJM holds a PhD IN Ethics/Public Administration. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Dr. McGowan has dedicated her career helping individuals and families who struggle. As a national thought leader in the fields of ethics and human trafficking she has presented for such groups as the American Museum Association Conference, and has published many articles, including “Ethics of Procuring Native American land for Government purposes”.

A passionate advocate and mental health provider, Dr. McGowan is an advisory board member for the Illinois statewide citizen’s committee for abuse and neglect of children, Chair of the task force for Children of Domestic Violence Steering Committee of Chicago Says No More, and serves on the Governor’s Advisory council to the director of DCFS.

Program Standards and Goals

This program meets APA’s continuing education Standard 1.3: Program content focuses on topics related to psychological practice, education, or research other than application of psychological assessment and/or intervention methods that are supported by contemporary scholarship grounded in established research procedures.

This program meets APA’s continuing education Goal 3: Program will allow psychologists to maintain, develop, and increase competencies in order to improve services to the public and enhance contributions to the profession.

Workshop Schedule:

12:00pm – Event Begins

3:30pm – Event Ends

Registration and Fees:

General Admission: $60.00

TCSPP Alumni Admission: $30.00

TCSPP Current Site Supervisors & Community Partner Admission: $30.00

TCSPP Faculty and Staff:$30.00

TCSPP Student Admission: $15.00

Refund Policy:100% of tuition is refundable up to 48 hours before the program. Within 48 hours of the program, tuition is nonrefundable.

References:

1. Ayal,S., Gino, F., Barkan, R., & Ariely, D. (2015). Three principle to REVISE people’s unethical behavior. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 10(6), 738-741.

2. Bai, B., Liu, X.,& Kou, Y. (2014). Belief in a just world lowers perceived intention of corruption. The mediating role of perceived punishment. PLos One , 9(5), 6.

3. Julian, M.,& Bonavia, T., (2020) Determinants of students’ willingness to engage in corruption in an academic setting: an empirical study. Journal of Academic Ethics.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Target Audience: All mental health professionals. Graduate students welcome.

Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 3.0 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods. If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to Danielle Bohrer at 312-467-2364. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.

Counselors/Clinical Counselors. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available 3.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for counselors and clinical counselors.License Number: 197.000159

Social Workers. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 3.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for social workers. License Number: 159.001036

MFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs. Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hour of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If you are licensed outside of California please check with your local licensing agency to to determine if they will accept these CEUs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to offer continuing education programming for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an accredited or approved postsecondary institution that meets the requirements set forth in Sections 4980.54(f)(1), 4989.34, 4996.22(d)(1), or 4999.76(d) of the Code.

Participation Certificate. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is able to provide students and other participants who simply wish to have documentation of their attendance at the program a participation certificate.

Non Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable.

*Participants must attend 100% of the program in order to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.