Law & Ethics Conference
Current Ethical and Legal Requirements in Clinical Social Work
Saturday, February 21 & 28 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
CEUs: 3 CEU’s per day. 6 CEU’s meets law and ethics
BBS requirement for licensing renewal.
Presenter: Daniel O. Taube, JD/PhD
Description:
Meeting ethical and legal standards is foundational for the provision of competent mental health care. Many dimensions of these standards are clear and have remained constant over the years. Yet others continue to evolve, and mental health professionals (MHPs) routinely confront complex and ambiguous ethical and legal situations.The purpose of this course is to give MHPs an opportunity to renew and sharpen their ability to engage in knowledgeable and effective ethical decision-making, and understand and apply ethical and legal standards to challenges inherent in clinical social work. The course also has the goal of assisting participants in better managing the risks of clinical practice. This course meets and exceeds the the Board of Behavioral Sciences 6 hour update requirement for licensees, as well as the ASW registrant requirements for yearly updates.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe three strategies to address cognitive/affective decision-making errors
- Articulate two models of challenging racism and bias in clinical services
- Name three updated regulations and laws for registrants and licensees
- Summarize two changes in confidentiality rules and limits
- Identify three steps to address ethical conflicts and reduce risks in clinical supervision
- Name two key steps in addressing risks of using artificial intelligence in behavioral healthcare
- Define two distinctions between boundary violations and boundary crossings
- Name three steps to minimize ethical missteps in responding to a subpoena
Course Level:
This seminar will be taught at an intermediate level, and is appropriate for currently licensed professionals.
About the Presenter: 
Daniel O. Taube earned his JD/PhD from Villanova University and Hahnemann University (1985 and 1987, respectively), and is Professor Emeritus at the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, San Francisco. He is currently a member of The American Insurance Trust’s Risk Management team, and regularly consults across the country with a wide range of practitioners and community agencies regarding standards of practice and ethical concerns.
Cost:
CSCSW Members: $115 for both sessions or $65 for one session
Students: $65 for both sessions or $35 for one session
Nonmembers: $140 for both sessions or $80 for one session
Contact Information:
Dr. Taube can be reached at dtaube@alliant.edu, or by phone at 415-336-8060. His mailing address is 2282 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123.
Please Note:
Dr. Taube is not a member of the Bar, and will not offer legal advice in this course. The course is intended to provide education regarding various ethical and legal aspects of mental health services. In the event participants encounter legal issues in their Center or practice, they should consult a member of the bar competent in mental health law.
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This course meets the qualifications for 6 hours of Law & Ethics continuing education credit (3 CEUs/day) for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Note: With supervisor approval, registered ASWs may use CEs toward LCSW hours.
Cancellation Policy
- 14 days or more before event date: Full refund
- 13-7 days before event date: 75% refund
- 6 days or less before event date: No refund
Note: Registration will be canceled if payment is not made at least 7 days prior to the event.
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