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Legal and Ethical Issues with Technology in Mental Health with Joni Gilbertson

A client goes on vacation and they want to schedule a session while they are out of state. How do you ethically and legally practice in this situation?

Smartphones are used for scheduling and for exchanging information. What happens if these phones are misplaced?

Emails are used to send important information to other professionals. How do we ensure the right person receives this information?

How do you ensure the confidentiality of your clients in this digital age?

In today’s technologically advanced world it is difficult to keep up with the ever-changing laws and standards for using technology in our field. There are issues that are not clearly defined.

Joni Gilbertson, MA, NCC, LCPC, BC-TMH, will use her wealth of experiences, real-life case examples, entertaining videos, and thought-provoking scenarios to make challenging topics and concepts easy to discuss and learn. Be recognized for your experience and knowledge in compliance and ethics and technology and move your practice forward.

Complete this engaging training and walk away being more confident with:

• New laws regarding using technology in your mental health practice
• What the code of ethics states and how to apply this information
• Navigate the gray areas and practice safely
• The ability to immediately apply the information and new skills with your clients near and far

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