About the Author |
| Stephanie Sarkis, PhD NCC LMHC Dr. Sarkis is a Gator four times over, receiving the following degrees from the University of Florida: Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication, 1994; Masters of Education in Mental Health Counseling, 1997; Specialist of Education in Mental Health Counseling, 1997; Doctor of Philosophy in Mental Health Counseling, 2002.
Dr. Sarkis maintains a private practice in Boca Raton, Florida and is is an adjunct assistant professor at Florida Atlantic University. She is a National Certified Counselor and also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. Dr. Sarkis received a 2001 Outstanding Dissertation Award from the American Psychiatric Association for her research on comorbid ADHD and brain function. She lectures and presents her research internationally. |
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Summary
3 hours CE
Stephanie Sarkis PhD NCC LMHC
This an intermediate level ethics courses for licensed Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Mental Health Counselors.
This course focuses on the law verses ethics, different types of ethics, reporting ethical violations, ethical issues specific to mental health professionals as well as the future directions of ethics in the mental health profession, including online counseling and coaching.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course valued at three continuing education credits, the learner will be able to:
- Delineate between ethics and laws, and be cognizant of the different facets of ethics, and how they influence decision making.
- Identify the steps in the ethical decision making process and apply these steps to professional practice.
- Determine the professional organization of which one must follow ethical guidelines, and learn the applications of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to professional practice.
- Become aware of ethical issues and dilemmas that specifically affect the mental health professional, and be knowledgeable of the profession’s stance on these issues.
- Discover the future directions of ethics in the mental health profession, including online counseling and coaching.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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