Ethics 2025: Key Insights and Ethical Principles for Clinical Practice

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2025

Too often ethics is perceived as a set of do’s and don’ts. Avoidance of risk commonly takes precedence over other considerations, and when risk management is misunderstood, neither clients nor clinicians are best served.

Yet, ethical practice is not just a rigid set of guidelines. It is a dynamic and evolving process. Through understanding the nuances of ethical practice, we can be more flexible in our work, while maintaining the best interest of our clients.

In this highly interactive, intermediate level webinar, Glenn Marks, PhD draws on case studies and insights from experts in the field. The intention is to challenge assumptions, while highlighting underlying principles in a way that reduces the possibility of running afoul of regulations and guidelines.

Timely updates on proposed new HIPAA rules will be provided, along with regulations pertaining to records of discussion of reproductive health. The presentation will conclude with a brief overview of current standards regarding the use of AI in mental health.

Educational Objectives

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to

Discuss 3 key components that define Ethics as it pertains to the practice of Mental Health
Describe the process(es) involved when one is uncertain whether they are engaging, or might be engaging in unethical standards
Identify key components that differentiate ethical from unethical behaviors

Syllabus

Review of ethics-
- Why we have codes of ethics
- Standard of care
- Risk Management
- State and federal laws
  - Licensure as a covenant with the state
- Commonalities among various codes of ethics
- Ensuring one engages in ethical decision making
  - Steps in ethical decision making
- Most common board complaints
- Differences between board complaints and civil cases (lawsuits)
  - What happens if a board complaint is filed (the process involved)
- Common misconceptions and potentially problematic behaviors
  - Not developing clear rationale when unclear about potential ethical conflicts
  - Record Keeping (or lack thereof)
  - Boundary crossings versus violations
  - Practicing within scope of expertise
    - Social media and public statements
  - Case Studies
  - Updates to HIPAA & regulations regarding protection of notes pertaining to sexual health
  - A few words about AI and Mental Health.

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November 21, 2024

Educational Objectives

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to

Discuss 3 key components that define Ethics as it pertains to the practice of Mental Health
Describe the process(es) involved when one is uncertain whether they are engaging, or might be engaging in unethical standards
Identify key components that differentiate ethical from unethical behaviors

Syllabus

Review of ethics-
- Why we have codes of ethics
- Standard of care
- Risk Management
- State and federal laws
  - Licensure as a covenant with the state
- Commonalities among various codes of ethics
- Ensuring one engages in ethical decision making
  - Steps in ethical decision making
- Most common board complaints
- Differences between board complaints and civil cases (lawsuits)
  - What happens if a board complaint is filed (the process involved)
- Common misconceptions and potentially problematic behaviors
  - Not developing clear rationale when unclear about potential ethical conflicts
  - Record Keeping (or lack thereof)
  - Boundary crossings versus violations
  - Practicing within scope of expertise
    - Social media and public statements
  - Case Studies
  - Updates to HIPAA & regulations regarding protection of notes pertaining to sexual health
  - A few words about AI and Mental Health.