Legal and Ethical Issues of Clinical Practice and Clinical Supervision Webinars

 

Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI) proudly offers three continuing education webinars on the topics of legal and ethical issues of clinical practice and supervision, designed and facilitated by Patricia Dobratz, JD, LMFT, BC-TMH. 

Two webinars explore ethical considerations for behavioral health clinicians working in an integrated practice. One webinar focuses on clinical supervision, and the other examines clinical documentation. Both of these webinars develop and strengthen clinical documentation skills for those providing behavioral health services in an integrated setting. The third webinar, Clinician Best Practices in an Integrated Setting: From Assessment Throughout Treatment, develops and strengthens best practices of those providing behavioral health services in an integrated setting from initial assessment through treatment.

These webinars are available as online, on-demand training courses. Webinars in the Legal and Ethical Issues of Clinical Practice and Clinical Supervision series are available a la carte or as a bundle, which offers cost savings.

Audience

These webinars are designed for:

• LCSW
• LPC
• LMFT
• LISAC
• DBH
• Clinical Supervisor
• Clinical Director
• Program Supervisor
• Program Director
• those with a Master in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy

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About the Webinars

Ethical Considerations for Behavioral Health Clinical Supervision in an Integrated Practice

Learning Objectives

• Examine regulatory and ethical considerations associated with clinical supervision best practices. 
• Identify and support the unique needs of behavioral health supervisees in an integrated setting.

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Ethics and Best Practices for Behavioral Health Clinical Documentation in an Integrated Setting

Learning Objectives

• Discuss regulatory and ethical considerations associated with clinical documentation.
• Describe the impact of technology and collaborative documentation. 
• Identify key elements necessary for integrated care plans, informed consents, risk assessments, and progress notes.

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Clinician Best Practices in an Integrated Setting: From Assessment Throughout Treatment

Learning Objectives

• Describe impact and importance of integration and coordination of care.
• Identify best practices for completing comprehensive assessments, developing integrated care plans, and providing appropriate behavioral health interventions in an integrated setting.
• Identify best practices for clinical documentation in an integrated setting.

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About the Facilitator, Patricia Dobratz, JD, LMFT, BC-TMH

“I have had the opportunity to work with clients, as well as supervise clinicians in a variety of settings, including as the Vice President of Behavioral Health Services for an integrated healthcare company. Through my work there, as well as my work on the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, it’s become evident how important behavioral health professionals are on integrated care teams. It’s also become clear that there’s support and guidance needed, as this is oftentimes a different role than behavioral health professionals have had before. This three part webinar series is designed to provide that support and guidance.” - Patricia Dobratz, JD, LMFT, BC-TMH

Patricia Dobratz’s education and professional background spans the fields of law, behavioral health, and academia. She worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Illinois for years before pursuing a career in behavioral health. Ms. Dobratz has practiced as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in various settings including schools, private practice, outpatient clinics, and integrated healthcare facilities. In addition, she has held Clinical Supervisor, Director, and Vice President positions providing support and leadership to behavioral health teams of interns, associates, independently licensed professionals, and supervisors.  

Patricia Dobratz is passionate about supporting others and upholding the integrity of the behavioral health field. She has taught at several universities, facilitated trainings, as well as provided clinical supervision for over ten years in an effort to help others translate best practices from textbook to practice. She has served as a member of the Arizona Network for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. In addition, she has served on the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a Professional Member, most recently as Chairperson. Ms. Dobratz currently owns the Clinical Best Practice Institute dedicated to supporting therapists, supervisors, and businesses.

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Continuing Education Accreditation

Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI) is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an accredited provider to offer CE credits for live and on-demand continuing education webinars, courses, and programs. All continuing education programs at CGI that qualify for ASWB or NBCC credit are clearly indicated on CGI’s continuing education website and any program that does not qualify for ASWB or NBCC credit will be distinctly stated if it is not available for ASWB or NBCC credit. Continuing education credit updates are presently in progress and will be updated on each offering’s listing on CGI’s continuing education website.

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies [#1796], is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: [1/27/2022 - 1/27/2023]. Social workers completing this course receive [one] hour of [CE] continuing education credit.

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7174. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

About Continuing Education at CGI

Accommodations: All videos are closed-captioned. Individuals needing other accommodations should contact continuinged@cgi.edu or call (480) 285-1761, ext. 3

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Questions

Questions about webinars and continuing education offerings at CGI can be directed to continuinged@cgi.edu.