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Technology Assisted Therapy and Tools

Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours

The use of electronic media and information technologies in behavioral health treatment, recovery support, and prevention has become an increasingly important component of contemporary clinical practice. As clinicians, agencies, and clients rely more heavily on internet-based assessment tools, digital platforms, telebehavioral health services, mobile applications, and technology-supported recovery resources, professionals must understand both the clinical opportunities and the ethical, practical, and risk-management concerns involved.

This course examines the expanding role of technology-assisted behavioral health care, including its use in screening, assessment, treatment planning, client engagement, recovery support, prevention, documentation, and continuity of care. Emphasis is placed on the clinical benefits of these tools, such as improved access, enhanced communication, flexible service delivery, and expanded support between sessions, while also addressing important concerns related to confidentiality, informed consent, boundaries, clinical appropriateness, data security, crisis response, equity, and quality of care.

Participants will explore how technology can be integrated thoughtfully into behavioral health services while maintaining professional standards, therapeutic effectiveness, and client safety.

Course Creation Date 5/11/2016

This course will award 2 continuing education hours.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Enhance accessibility to mental health services by utilizing digital tools and platforms.
  2. Streamline administrative tasks to improve efficiency and focus on client care.
  3. Incorporate evidence-based therapeutic apps to support client treatment between sessions.
  4. Empower clients through self-monitoring tools that promote ongoing mental health maintenance.
  5. Ensure ethical compliance in the use of digital platforms for secure and responsible care delivery.

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)
    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
    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
    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 relevant for mental health professionals, including therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists, who are looking to integrate technology into their practice to enhance client care, streamline their workflow, and stay updated on the latest digital tools available for mental health services.
  • 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: 660720
  • Credit Hours: 2
Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
This course is relevant for mental health professionals, including therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists, who are looking to integrate technology into their practice to enhance client care, streamline their workflow, and stay updated on the latest digital tools available for mental health services.
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