Just the Facts Ma’am: Counselor Ethics, Liability, and Risk Management for Supervisors and Counselors
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Overview
LICENSURE BOARD COMPLAINTS, RECORDS REQUESTS, AND SUBPOENAS! OH MY!
In This Session - 3 Hours
How often has the social service agency water cooler drama included salacious topics such as these? By unintentionally spreading many myths and misinformation about counselor ethics, liability and risk management, many counseling professionals create and perpetuate liability anxiety contagion. This session will review the Second Edition Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Counselor Liability Claim Report, which details the actual data (collected over the last 15 years) on the most common reasons for malpractice claims against counselors as well as the outcomes of those claims. As a result of this information, we will discuss specific ways to minimize your liability as a counselor so you can practice from a place of confidence rather than fear.
Session Objectives:
- Participants will be able to apply the results of the Second Edition CNA/HPSO Counselor Liability Claim Report: Second Edition to clinical practice.
- Participants will be able to describe two specific behaviors that can lead to board complaints and client malpractice claims.
- Based on the identified malpractice claims and board complaints, Participants will be able to identify ten risk management strategies applicable to clinical practice.
- Participants will be able to establish practices for ensuring HIPAA compliance to protect clients’ privacy and minimize risk of litigation.
- Participants will be able to compare the different requirements for release of protected health information via subpoenas and court orders.
- Participants will be able to understand the legal and ethical considerations for the treatment of special populations.
Agenda
First two hours: Topic: Counselor Liability Claim Report overview
Third Hour: Topic: Risk management strategies and application of report data as related to clinical practice.
Cancellations & Substitutions
Registration cancellations prior to 7 days in advance of the training will incur no penalty. Cancellations within 6 days of the training are subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. Cancellation notices must be sent in writing to AzCA. No refunds will be made on cancellations made within 2 days because committed funds and forfeited fees cannot be applied to future meetings due to IRS reporting requirements. Substitutions are not permitted due to the nature of the training.
Continuing Education Approval
The Arizona Counselors Association is an NBCC-Approved CE Provider. Participants can earn 3 CEs for this training.
Supervision Training - Component
This certificate applies to the 3-hour training "Counselor Ethics, Liability, and Risk Management for Supervisors and Counselors".
When combined with 3 additional clinical supervision trainings, this session with the others qualifies for the 12 hours of training to complete the required Arizona Clinical Supervision hours.
When combined with 1 additional clinical supervision training, this session with the other qualifies for the 6 hours of training for the renewal of the Arizona Clinical Supervision hours.
Registration Fees
AzCA Member - $49
Non-Member - $59
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Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed by presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of AzCA. AzCA disclaims any responsibility for the use and application of information presented at this training.
Continuing Education Approval
The Arizona Counselors Association is an NBCC-Approved CE Provider. Participants can earn 3 CEs for this training.
This session qualifies for 3 hours of Ethics training required by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Supervision Training - Component
This certificate applies to the 3-hour training "Counselor Ethics, Liability, and Risk Management for Supervisors and Counselors".
When combined with 3 additional clinical supervision trainings, this session with the others qualifies for the 12 hours of training to complete the required Arizona Clinical Supervision hours.
When combined with 1 additional clinical supervision training, this session with the other qualifies for the 6 hours of training for the renewal of the Arizona Clinical Supervision hours.
Keith Cross, PhD, LMFT
Faculty, Counselor Education
Keith Cross, Ph.D., LMFT earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Arizona State University and his Master’s and Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Purdue University. Dr. Cross currently serves as Full Faculty in the Masters of Science in Counseling program at Prescott College where he primarily teaches Practicum/Internship, Professional Counseling Ethics, as well as Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy. Dr. Cross also runs a group private practice in Prescott that specializes in working with couples. He currently serves as a member of the American Counseling Association Ethics Committee, he is a member of the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Marriage and Family Therapy Academic Review Committee, and serves as a Board Member and Academic Programs Liaison for the Arizona Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy.
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