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DISCLAIMER: The Presenter of the ETHICS & LEGAL ISSUES FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS seminar/webinar IMPARTS THE IMPORTANCE that each attendee (licensed healthcare/mental healthcare professionals) be guided by & knowledgeable of your state’s regulations, relevant ethical codes, state’s statutes/laws. [Always bearing in mind that these change] Knowledgeable as to how they apply to your specific licensing and clinical practices, in order to make the most appropriate ethical (and legal) decisions. It is your responsibility to do due process, consult with colleagues, relevant agencies, attorneys to best assess any situation that requires, or is ambiguous, regarding appropriate actions.

CAVEAT: The following links and files are provided for your information and accessibility; however, by visiting this website and accessing links and files, you recognize that codes, regulations and laws change, and it is your responsibility to assess your situation judiciously, getting appropriate counsel, before making decisions.

THE FILES ON THIS PAGE ARE FOR EASY ACCESS; SEVERAL OF THE FILES ARE ARTICLES THAT WERE CREATED BY SOMEONE ELSE [NOT THE PRESENTER] AND ARE POSTED HERE FOR YOUR INFORMATION, AND CREDIT GOES TO THE INDIVIDUAL(S) AND/OR ORGANIZATION(S) THAT CREATED THE INFORMATION. 

THE LINKS ARE TO ASSIST YOU IN ASSESSING CURRENT AND/OR USEFUL INFORMATION ON THE TOPIC.

Thank you for attending my ethics seminar. Please note that laws change and codes of ethics are updated. Is is your responsibility to ensure you are current and do not rely on these documents solely.

 

PLEASE NOTE: If there is a LINK, all LINKS are found inside each PDF file.  You can save any/all PDF files to your computer and share them with your colleagues; however, please do NOT share this Web Page’s address. Thanks!

NATIONAL HELPLINES

HELPING OTHERS

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CHARTS-State by State

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A – Z 

ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS

ASSESSMENTS

ASSESSMENTS: CLIENTS STRENGTHS

ASSESSMENTS: Misc. Info

ASSOCIATIONS

BILLING CODES–INFORMATION

BOUNDARIES

CE [Continuing Education] Requirements State-by-State

CONSENT: Checking Client Understanding
Key item to verbalize and discuss with client

CLINICAL JUDGMENT

COMMUNITY RESOURCES & FINDING MENTAL HEALTH HELP

DANGER ASSESSMENT

DIAGNOSIS: DSMs

DIAGNOSIS: ICD-11 Mental Disorders

DIAGNOSIS: DSM-5-TR MANUAL in PDF with Internal LINKS
to help navigate within the manual (Widely found on Internet)–2 options below

DIAGNOSIS: PDM2 Provides Additional DX Information
(Good companion for DSM-5-TR)
HAS 1) Clinical Case Examples for DXs,
and 2) Various Assessments, toward the back

DIAGNOSIS: Misc.

DISORDERS: INFOMRATION

DOCUMENTATION / FEES / RECORDS

DOCUMENTATION SAMPLES

ETHICAL DECISION MAKING PROCESS

GOALS: CLIENT/PATIENT GOALS

HEALTH PROFESSIONAL RECOVERY PROGRAMS

HIPAA and SCOPE OF PRACTICE Information

HOME BASE OFFICE and ETHICS

MEDPRO HEALTHCARE CHECKLISTS

MENTAL HEALTH IN AMERICA

NATIONAL HOTLINE NUMBERS

RECORD RETENTION and HIPAA GUIDELINES

SOCIAL MEDIA INFO. – TECHNOLOGY – POLICY SAMPLES

SUICIDE Related Documents (Also see ASSESSMENTS)

TERMINATION (Conclusion/Completion/Referral/Abandonment)

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MY WEBINARS

Please think of me when you are in need of the following seminars. 

These are offered through INR — follow this LINK

WEBINARS I OFFER…
THE IMPACT OF SHAME–Changing Self-criticism to Self-compassion (6 hours)
–includes dedicated WEB PAGE access for resources
OVERCOMING OVERTHINKING; UNTANGLING NEGATIVITY (6 hours)
–includes dedicated WEB PAGE access for resources
THICS FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (6 hours)
–-Includes dedicated WEB PAGE with 100+ resources
DIVERSITY & CULTURAL COMPETENCE (6 hours)
–-Includes dedicated WEB PAGE with 100+ resources
THE UPDATED DSM-5-TR: CHANGES & ADDITIONS (3.5 hour webinar)
–-includes dedicated WEB PAGE access for resources
SUICIDE ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT, & COLLABORATIVE Mgmt (6 hours)
–-Includes dedicated WEB PAGE with 100+ resources
CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION: Dos and Don’ts (3.5 hour webinar)
–includes dedicated WEB PAGE access for resources
HEALING THE INNER CHILD: PSYCHODYNAMIC ROCESS (3.5 hour webinar)
–includes dedicated WEB PAGE access for resources
PTG: POST TRAUMATIC GROWTH–Opportunities for Healing (3.5 hour webinar)
–includes dedicated WEB PAGE access for resources

 

HOW TO OPEN A PDF FILE Without a PDF CONVERTER

LEGAL ASSISTANCE
If you are an attorney who handles mental health and/or healthcare law and you would like to have a link to your site on this page, click the CONTACT tab and send me an email.

TESTIFYING & OTHER LEGAL ISSUES

SEARCH for LAWS-CODES-STATUTES by State

SCOPE OF PRACTICE

CONSULTATION GROUPS

TELECOUNSELING

THERAPY APPS

LISTS with LINKS (Links inside PDF files)

RELEVANT LINKS (Links inside PDF files)

MISC POWER POINTS

Misc. DOCUMENTS and INFORMATION   A-Z

BOOK: 600 pages of ethical guidelines and text options for clinical documents

Samara’s book: Ethical Standards and Clinical Forms Available on AMAZON
–> However, INR (Bio-med)
CALL: 925-609-2820, sells it for the best price.

This useful and practical book is designed specifically for all licensed mental health professionals. The author, Samara, has spoken nationally for many years on the topics relevant to ethics and mental health. This book will help you sort out fact from fiction, ethical standards from legal issues, and their practical applications in clinical practice. You will gain an understanding of and an appreciation for the purpose and necessity of ethical standards. Competence, within the field of counseling psychology, is important because the information available to practicing counselors is constantly growing and changing. Navigating the road of ethical requirements and legal issues relevant to the profession is a lifelong career requirement. Also, attention to cultural and diversity issues have clearly been articulated into ethical standards; understanding multiculturalism is critical for counselors. Values, principles, and ethical standards along with remaining consistent with ethical and legal guidelines defines a counselor’s professionalism. This is a book that’s relevant and useful for your clinical work and clinical practice. This book is also an excellent text book for all social service, mental health counseling academic programs. There are Research Suggestions throughout the book, and there is a comprehensive Research Section with tips for searching the Internet for helpful charts, your state’s relevant information, and codes/laws.

 

 

 

INR (925-609-2820) sells it for less than AMAZON


Participant Comments

I was particularly pleased with the presenter, who was knowledgeable, yes...and entertaining, engaging, and familiar with our field.

Psychologist, TX

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