When: February 21, 2025 from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
This three-hour workshop provides a broad overview of the ethical standards found in Part I of the CAMFT Code of Ethics and the procedures expressed in Part II of the Code which govern the actions taken when an ethics complaint is filed.
The workshop will discuss examples of alleged ethical violations that are reported to the Ethics Committee and offer suggestions to therapists regarding ethical practice.
Vignettes will be utilized, as appropriate, to illustrate examples of scenarios which often lead to complaints, and to suggest practices which may be helpful to therapists in avoiding ethical problems.
Attendees at this workshop may earn a total of three hours of continuing education (CEU) credit, as required by the Board of Behavioral Sciences for licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed professional clinical counselors.
Topics to be Discussed:
What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics?
What topics are addressed in the Code of Ethics?
What is the role of the CAMFT Ethics Committee?
What does it mean to say that something is “unethical?”
Who is obligated to follow the Code of Ethics?
What should I do if someone files an ethical complaint against me?
When should I consult the Code of Ethics for guidance?
How can therapists avoid ethical complaints?
Learning Objectives:
Attendees at this workshop will be able to:
Explain what the Code of Ethics says about “Ethical Decision-Making.”
Utilize the Code of Ethics to locate ethical standards which concern Confidentiality; Informed Consent; Telehealth; Responsibility to the Legal System; Financial Arrangements; Advertising; Dual/Multiple Relationships, and other topics.
Identify one or more ethical considerations when working with clients who are involved with the legal system.
Identify one or more ethical considerations when a client asks you to write a letter.
Describe the functions of the Ethics Committee.
Cost: $60 for SBCAMFT members, $65 for CAMFT-only members (Register on State CAMFT Website), $85 for non-members.
Important Details: You will register and pay through the CAMFT website. You will receive the Zoom link directly from CAMFT.
About the Presenter:
Register through the CAMFT website!
Additional Notes Pertaining To Our Policy As A CE Provider:
1) This course has been designed for a mental health professional that include LMFT's, LCSW's, LPCC's, and LEP's. Also, Pre-licensed and Associate members may earn hours of experience for attending the Santa Barbara Chapter of CAMFT workshops as approved by their supervisor.
2) Refund/Cancellation Policy: Attendees may cancel registration and request a refund one week from the time of the event.
3) To request accommodations for special needs, please email the Program Administrator at events@sbcamft.org.
4) To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email events@sbcamft.org.
5) Course Completion Certificates will be awarded at the end of the course in exchange for a completed evaluation form.
6) Course meets the qualifications for 3 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
7) SB CAMFT provider number (57942).
8) Santa Barbara Chapter CAMFT is Approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFT's, LCSW's, LPCC's, and LEP's. Santa Barbara Chapter of CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and content.
9) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA accommodates attendees with disabilities in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Event is ADA compliant.
Additional Information:
*This webinar will be available by Zoom. If you do not already have a free Zoom account, sign up for it today. The Zoom link will be emailed in advance of the webinar. The webinar will be a mixture of lecture and also Q&A.
