California Laws and Ethics for Social Workers (6 hrs)
Course Level:Â Intermediate
Course Audience:Â social workers
Course By: Elizabeth Price, LCSW, LMFT
Elizabeth Price is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She graduated from University of Louisville with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Course Description:
This course reviews the key laws and regulations for mental health professionals in the state of California, and the NASW Code of Ethics.
Course Outline:
- HIPAA
- Privilege
- Management issues in therapy
- Treatment of minors
- Clients who are a danger to self or others
- Reporting abuse
- Sexual misconduct
- Forensic issues
- NASW Code of Ethics
Learning Objectives:
- Delineate the HIPAA requirements and how to resolve conflicts with state laws.
- Gain knowledge of the legal requirements for mental health practitioners in the state of California.
- Gain knowledge of the ethical standards in the NASW Code of Ethics.
NOTE: The information presented in this course is for informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as ethical or legal advice. For ethical or legal advice, please contact a professional organization, state licensing board, or attorney.
This course is not available for NBCC credit.
Approvals:
Community Groups | 5fb49e0c4b7c0b45dc1c1cc9 |
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CE Format | Online, Text-Based |