Practicing Ethically in a Brave New World: Telehealth, At-Home, and Jurisdiction Considerations
Presented by Sean Knuth, Ph.D.
3 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
BASE is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. BASE maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
DESCRIPTION
When COVID-19-related restrictions were implemented in the US in early 2020, many practitioners were forced to learn how they might be able to continue to provide mental health services in a reliable manner (Connolly et al, 2020). Although the practice of telehealth has existed for decades, many providers did not consider it a meaningful substitute for in-person practice. However, the field has demonstrated telehealth can be an effective way to deliver mental health services to clients who would otherwise not be able to receive continuity of care (Lopez et al, 2019), even in the most exacting of circumstances (Brown, Walker, & Godden, 2021). As pandemic-related restrictions end, clinicians may consider keeping telehealth services in their repertoire. The purpose of this presentation is to provide clinicians with information on how to ensure proper credentialing for telehealth practice, on how to set up for telehealth in a manner that facilitates interacting with clients, and possible concerns associated with employing telehealth and how to accommodate for them.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Based on the content of this workshop, you will be able to:
·Describe how to ensure proper credentialing for telehealth practice
·Explain how to set up for telehealth in a manner that facilitates interacting with clients
·Articulate possible concerns with employing telehealth and how to accommodate for them
RESOURCES
Brown, D., Walker, D., & Godden, E. (2021). Tele-forensic interviewing to elicit children’s evidence—Benefits, risks, and practical considerations. Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, 27(1), 17.
Connolly, S. L., Miller, C. J., Lindsay, J. A., & Bauer, M. S. (2020). A systematic review of providers’ attitudes toward telemental health via videoconferencing. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1111/cpsp.12311
Lopez, A., Schwenk, S., Schneck, C. D., Griffin, R. J., & Mishkind, M. C. (2019). Technology-based mental health treatment and the impact on the therapeutic alliance. Current Psychiatry Reports, 21(8). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-019-1055-7
AUDIENCE
This program is appropriate for licensed psychologists and other mental health practitioners who provide therapeutic intervention, consultation, or psychological assessment services. Training is at an introductory level.
PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES
There is no commercial support for this CE program, instructor, content of instruction, or any other relationship that could be construed as a conflict of interest. There is no endorsement of products.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations will be accepted and payments refunded in full up to two (2) weeks prior to any training event. Following two weeks prior to the event, a credit for future trainings matching the amount already paid for that event’s registration will be given to registrants who cancel their registration, for whatever reason, up to two (2) days prior to the event date. This credit can only be applied to one future training, regardless of its cost. If the cost of the future training is less than the amount paid, the difference will be lost. If the cost of the future training is greater than the credit, then the balance will become due at registration time. If a registrant cancels or no-shows within two days of the event date, a refund will not be given.
LOCATION
This CE will be live both in-person and virtual. The in- person location is at 1515 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 580, Charlotte, NC 28209. The virtual link will be sent to you in an email prior to the event.
ACCESSIBILITY
BASE strives to ensure that each CE program is accessible to all participants. If you would like any accommodations, please contact us at 704-910-8381.
QUESTIONS
Please contact us at info@findyourbase.com or 704-910-8381 if you have any questions or grievances about the program.
WAITLIST
If this program is full, please email us at info@findyourbase.com to indicate your interest. If someone cancels we will contact you.