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• Archive: Faculty:Susan ZolineDuration:6 Hours 17 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Feb 22, 2019 Description Manual - Navigating Ethical Challenges in Mental Health Practice (2.49 MB) 67 Pages Available after Purchase Outline Common Ethical Dilemmas in Clinical PracticeSeparation of personal values from professional judgmentsContextual and cultural factors in ethical decision makingOverlapping or multiple relationshipsBoundary crossings or violations within counseling relationshipsBilling, fees and giftsEmergent issues involving technology in clinical practiceConfidentiality: Its Central Importance in Therapeutic RelationshipsConfidentiality, privacy and privilege: How do they differ?Special considerations with children, teens and adultsGroups, crisis, couples or family therapyExceptions: Therapists’ duties and responsibilitiesInformed consentResponding to subpoenas and court ordersBoundaries: The Cornerstone of Ethical PracticeClarify and articulate one’s personal and professional boundariesCultural components of boundary definitionsBoundary crossings vs.
• boundary violationsDecision-making regarding boundary shiftsSuicide and Violence Assessment: Current Best PracticesRecognition of risk factors and warning signsThorough assessment and intervention guidelinesCurrent best practices for management of high risk situationsEthical and legal responsibilities to warn and/or protectMandated Reporting of Abuse or Neglect: Important ConsiderationsChildren, disabled adults, domestic partner, elderlyDetection and assessment guidelinesCultural factors in assessment of abuseMandated reporting requirementsGray area issues in abuse reportingRisk Management: Preventing Strategies to Minimize Risk and Promote Client Well Being in Your PracticeHigh-risk patient or situationCurrent ethical guidelines and legal requirementsAdherence to practicing within the limits of one’s competenceCareful attention to beginning and ending professional relationshipsDocumentation and consultationRecognition of conflicts of interest or situations which are personally activatingMaintain clear boundaries and appropriate self-careNavigating Ethical Challenges in Mental Health PracticeCurrent guidelines for cliniciansBest practices in responding to suicide, violence and abuse issuesImportant risk management strategies for clinical practiceBoundary dilemmas and how they can affect youAvoid common hazards in clinical practice related to professional ethics Faculty Susan Zoline, Ph.D. Related seminars and products: 1 Associate Professor Argosy University-Chicago Susan Zoline, Ph.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing, teaching and consulting in the Chicago area for over 35 years.
• Dr. Zoline was Professor of Psychology and University Fellow at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago, where she taught clinical masters and doctoral students for 30 years and received numerous teaching/service awards.
• More recently Dr. Zoline is a Clinical Faculty in the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program at Adler University in Chicago.
• Dr. Zoline’s areas of professional expertise include professional ethics, suicide, violence and abuse prevention/assessment/intervention, supervision and risk management.