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Digital Seminar

South Dakota Legal & Ethical Issues for Mental Health Clinicians


Average Rating:
   5
Faculty:
Susan J Lewis, PhD, JD
Duration:
6 Hours 01 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Mar 13, 2019
Product Code:
POS048880
Media Type:
Digital Seminar

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Description

Join Susan Lewis, psychologist and attorney, for this recording that will prepare you for litigation issues which can put your client, your license and your practice at risk. You will learn how to structure your practice to limit exposure of risk, as well as discover simple records, notes and actions that will protect you in the event of a complaint. Susan will provide you with the following take-home tools to minimize risk:

  • Updates on HIPAA and South Dakota laws and regulations
  • Risk management strategies
  • How to avoid litigation dilemmas, complaints and malpractice actions
  • Best practices in the professional relationship, informed consent and office policies

You will learn through problem-solving discussions that are representative of actual ethical decisions you encounter in your clinical practice. The blending of Susan’s experience as a lawyer, work within the court system and extensive clinical experience makes her a hands-on, knowledgeable instructor!

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Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

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Objectives

  1. Communicate how to avoid litigation dilemmas, licensing complaints and malpractice actions.
  2. Explore the legal and ethical considerations for the treatment of minor populations in South Dakota with regard to age of consent, confidentiality and custody concerns.
  3. Communicate how an understanding of common boundary and dual relationship issues/dilemmas can help you maintain appropriate relationships with your clients.
  4. Recognize ethical challenges you should consider when responding to subpoenas that request disclosure of client records.
  5. Analyze the limits of confidentiality as it relates to duty to warn law in South Dakota.
  6. Outline the differences for treatment of minors.

Outline

Clinician-Client Relationship
  • Law vs. ethics
  • Elements of legal informed consent
  • Nuts and bolts of office policies
    • Records vs. psychotherapy notes
    • What to put in a record
  • Limitations on confidentiality
    • South Dakota case law & danger to others
    • South Dakota duty to warn potential victims
  • HIPAA
    • The latest updates you need to know
Practical Approach to Risk Management
  • Elements of Consent
  • Competence & scope of practice
  • Boundary violations/crossings
  • Issues with modern technology
    • Texting, cell phones, e-mail, video psychotherapy
  • Perils of supervision
Litigation
  • Licensing complaints & malpractice lawsuits
    • South Dakota specific statutes
    • South Dakota rules and regulations
    • Case law and how to find it
Navigate the Legal System
  • Roles of attorneys
  • Confidentiality/privilege
  • Subpoena & disclosure of confidential information
  • Depositions, interrogatories, expert testimony
Treatment of Minors
  • South Dakota age of majority
  • Consent to treatment
  • Privilege/confidentiality
  • Separation & divorce
Case Studies

Target Audience

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychologists
  • Case Managers
  • Addiction Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Nurses
  • Other Mental Health Professionals

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Overall:      5

Total Reviews: 5

Comments

Nici P - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

"Great presentation skills! Fun to listen to!"

Jennifer G - Beresford, South Dakota

"This was the most beneficial ethics seminar I have attended. I learned a great deal from Dr. Lewis and I hope she continues to present in the future as I would benefit from attending her seminar again. "

Michelle V - RAPID CITY, SD

"Thank you, I truly appreciate the availability and the opportunity to attend this training online."

Daman H - Spearfish, South Dakota

"Great job"

Alexandra P - CARTERVILLE, Illinois

"Thanks! "

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