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Ethical Considerations in Mental Health

Leesa M. Robertson
3 hours
Updated April 18, 2025

Ethical guidelines help safeguard confidentiality, foster trust, and promote the responsible handling of sensitive information. This course is designed to equip mental health professionals with a deep understanding of the ethical principles and standards that guide their practice. Participants will explore critical topics such as confidentiality, informed consent, dual relationships, and professional boundaries.

Course Objectives

  1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the core ethical principles and standards that underpin mental health practice, including confidentiality, informed consent, dual relationships, and professional boundaries.
  2. Explore the importance of safeguarding client confidentiality and the ethical and legal implications of breaching confidentiality. Develop strategies to protect sensitive client information in various settings.
  3. Explore the role of ethical practice in fostering trust between mental health professionals and clients. Understand how maintaining ethical standards enhances the therapeutic relationship and promotes client well-being.
  4. Acquire skills for handling sensitive information responsibly, ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines and legal requirements. Understand the nuances of information sharing and privacy in different contexts.
  5. Develop the ability to navigate complex ethical dilemmas that may arise in practice. Learn to apply ethical decision-making models and frameworks to real-world scenarios.
  6. Understand the ethical and legal aspects of informed consent. Learn to effectively communicate the necessary information to clients, ensuring they make informed decisions about their treatment.
  7. Manage Dual Relationships: Identify and manage dual relationships and conflicts of interest. Understand the potential risks and ethical considerations involved in maintaining professional boundaries.
  8. Maintain Professional Boundaries: Explore the significance of professional boundaries in mental health practice. Learn strategies to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries to protect both clients and practitioners.

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 course is designed for master's level counselors and social workers, addiction professionals, and nurses who work with individuals suffering from excessive worry in the wake of situational stressors.  
  • 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: 1226366
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Last Updated: April 18, 2025
Leesa M. Robertson
3 hours
Updated April 18, 2025
This course is designed for master's level counselors and social workers, addiction professionals, and nurses who work with individuals suffering from excessive worry in the wake of situational stressors.  
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  • CE Hours 3 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 1226366