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Mental health professionals are responsible for managing heavy caseloads, maintaining clinical documentation, and so much more all while trying to consistently address conflict, adhere to administrative demands, and provide adequate supervision in support of the agency goals and mission.
With the juggling of these professional commitments, there are personal areas that run the risks of being ignored including areas involving self-care. Clinicians are skilled at assisting others to achieve better outcomes in their lives but may not prioritize this as an area for their own.
It is imperative that clinicians identify these areas on a consistent basis and keep them in view to ensure reduced risk of violating them.
But with the amount of responsibility, the risks can surface unknowingly if attention and guidance is not present.
So watch Sharon J. Lawrence, LCSW-C, LCSW, ACSW, EAS-C, BC-TMH, who with 20 years’ experience as a clinician, will provide a clear and strength-based foundation for ethical standards regarding competence. During this training, you will also gain an understanding of ethics in the following areas:
Leave this training with increased confidence and reassurance on how to manage oneself in the workplace and in the community!
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PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 6.25 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Ethical Competence for Clinicians (21.8 MB) | 108 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Sharon J. Lawrence, LCSW-C, ACSW, CFSW, CAMS-II, BC-TMH, is a licensed clinical social worker in the states of Maryland, Virginia and Florida. She currently specializes in providing therapy to therapists, professionals and couples. Mrs. Lawrence is also a Certified Anger Management Specialist – Level II, a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider, and Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator Trainer. Mrs. Lawrence is an adjunct professor at Bowie State University and Prince George’s Community College in Maryland where she teaches ethics, sociology, and race, class and gender. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and is a Board Approved Clinical Social Work Supervisor with the State of Maryland.
With 20 years of experience in the field of social work and human services, Mrs. Lawrence has an extensive knowledge of the child welfare, court system and mental health areas. She has developed trainings and curriculum that has been presented nationally. Mrs. Lawrence provides clinical consultation and hosts a quarterly networking event for clinicians within the DC metropolitan area.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Sharon Lawrence is the owner of SJL Professional Services, Inc. She has employment relationships with Bowie State University, Prince George's Community College, and Selah Wellness & Therapeutic Services, LLC. Sharon Lawrence receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Sharon Lawrence is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
Ethical Competence Made Easy
Ethics Related to Maintaining Self-Care
Addressing Trauma and Unethical Implications
Liability, Treatment Decisions, and Private Actions
Boundary Issues as a Clinician
Importance of Receiving Effective Supervision
Therapy, Support & Prevention
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