HMH A48 - Mental Health Ethics

Course Description

Ethical issues related to professional boundaries are among the most problematic and challenging. Boundary issues arise related to personal disclosure, dual relationships, and potential conflicts of interest. The use of technology (social media, electronic records, email, texts, video conferencing, etc.) has dramatically increased the situations in which boundary consideration occurs. Practitioners in rural areas face additional challenges. Best practices result from living into the standard of care through informed and thorough critical thinking. Explore the distinction between boundary crossings and boundary violations, including a conceptual framework for ethical decision-making. Examine the appropriate application of relevant laws, codes, and standards. This program satisfies the ethics requirement for social workers and psychologists.