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Why this Course?

This course was designed by an experienced, licensed mental health professional with your needs in mind. In Ethics for Mental Health Professionals, you will refresh yourself on the basics of ethics, spend time evaluating your comfort level with power, and learn about current issues such as the use of technology in providing services and social media.

  • 4 CEUs approved by the NC-NASW

  • Bite-size learning - lessons are brief videos designed for quick completion

  • Current information about current issues

  • Materials that can also be used with clients

  • Complete on your own schedule

  • Designed for all mental health professionals, especially LCSWs, LMFTs, and LPCs

  • Certificate available upon completion

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to class

    2. Let's Get Started

    3. What Makes a Professional? Let's look at MDs

    4. Power and Influence : How do you use them?

    5. How to Make an Ethical Decision

    6. An Ethics Worksheet (For you and your clients)

    7. Professional Handouts

    8. For Your Consideration: Can Ethics Set Us Apart from other Helpers?

    9. Values Printable Cards

    1. How Do You Compare With Your Boundaries?

    2. Appropriate Boundaries with Online Relationship and Sex

    3. Informed Consent: Making Sure They Know What We Know

    4. Boundaries with Gifts and Bartering

    5. Confidentiality and How To Keep It

    6. Dual Relationships

    1. AAFMT Code Review

    2. Review ACA Codes

    3. NASW Code Review

    1. Social Media and the Impact on Ethics

    2. Social Media: Issues with Privacy, Boundaries, and Professionalism

    3. Social Media and the Other Way: When We Search for Them

    4. Online Therapy: If You are Going to be Out There

    1. References

    1. How to Receive Your CE Certificate

    2. CEU Quiz

    3. Evaluation

About this course

  • $97.00
  • 26 lessons
  • 3.5 hours of video content

Takeaways from Former Students

“Skills to successfully apply ethical decision making to possible ethical issues."

“Learned how to implement ethics in everyday situations with clients.”

“Learned how to implement ethics in everyday situations with clients.”

Price

Instructor

Nichole Gause, LCSW

Nichole Gause is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Winthrop University and her Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina. Gause is the owner of Good Life Counseling and Training, PLLC in North Carolina. She specializes in assisting clients in managing anxiety and living full lives. She is also a certified trainer and enjoys conducting workshops. She can also be reached through www.goodlife-counseling.com.

FAQ

  • Will I get a CEU certificate?

    Yes.

  • How long do I have to complete the course?

    The course is self-paced. You can take as much time as you need.

  • Will I be able to complete the course again for CEU credit?

    Yes. This course will be updated annually with new material. Past participants will be able to purchase the newest addition at a discounted rate.