Mental Health CE Courses

Ethical Decision-Making in Mental Health Care

Leesa M. Robertson
5 hours
Updated March 20, 2026

Live Virtual Training | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM (via Zoom)  March 20th, 2026

Ethical challenges are an inevitable part of mental health practice. This interactive live course is designed to equip mental health professionals with practical frameworks and confidence to navigate complex ethical dilemmas in clinical settings.

Participants will explore core ethical principles, professional codes of conduct, and legal considerations that shape responsible mental health care. Through real-world case studies, guided discussion, and applied decision-making models, attendees will strengthen their ability to respond thoughtfully to issues such as confidentiality, boundaries, dual relationships, informed consent, documentation, risk assessment, cultural considerations, and emerging ethical concerns in telehealth.

The Zoom invitation will be in the lessons you have access to after registering.

Presentor:  Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LPC

Agenda / Outline:
9:00 – 9:30  Introduction to Ethics
9:30 – 10:15 Foundations of Ethical Practice in Mental Health
10:15 – 11:00 Ethical Decision-Making Model
11:00 – 12:00 High-Risk Ethical Dilemmas in Clinical Practice
12:00 – 12:30 Break (30 Minutes)
12:30 – 1:15 Cultural and Competency Considerations
1:15 – 2:30 Documentation and Risk Reduction

Format / Delivery:
Synchronous distance learning via Zoom.

Registration / Deadline:
March 19, 2026

Refund Policy:
Upon request

Contact:
ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com

Course Objectives

  1. Apply structured ethical decision-making models to real-world clinical scenarios.

  2. Identify and resolve common ethical dilemmas consistent with relevant professional codes of ethics.

  3. Integrate legal and ethical standards into everyday mental health practice.

  4. Enhance professional judgment and ethical confidence in both in-person and remote care contexts.

Course Author

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

Approval for this course applies only to the national boards listed below.

  • Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE)
    Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE)
    BaysideCEU.com, #1793, 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. BaysideCEU.com maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 2/4/2026-2/4/2029. This course is offered in the self-paced/distance learning format.
  • The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
    The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
    Bayside Continuing Education and Development Provider Number 81892 is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider for educational credits. NAADAC Provider number 81892 is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
  • The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC
    The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC
    Bayside Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6088. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Bayside Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

State Approvals

Information

  • Relevance: This training is designed for licensed mental health providers, including social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and related clinical professionals.
  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
  • CEBroker Course ID: 1365999
  • Credit Hours: 5
  • Last Updated: March 20, 2026
Leesa M. Robertson
5 hours
Updated March 20, 2026
This training is designed for licensed mental health providers, including social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and related clinical professionals.
Add to cart $45.00
  • CE Hours 5 hours
  • National Board Approvals Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE), The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC, The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC
  • CEBroker Course ID 1365999