Addressing Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice: A Case Study Approach

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Presents:

Addressing Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice:

A Case Study Approach

Friday, March 8th, 2019

9:00am – 12:15pm

Registration & Networking Starts at 8:45am

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

325 N. Wells Street

Room 407/412

Chicago, IL 60654

Program Offers 3 APA CEs for Psychologists and 3 CEUs for Counselors and Social Workers

Co-sponsored by the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education (NRCI) and the Institute for Professional and Continuing Studies

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is located in downtown Chicago and is accessible via public transportation. For information about parking, click here.

Workshop Description:

There are several core values that serve as the underpinnings of ethical clinical practice, including service, social justice, the dignity of individuals, the importance of human relationships, integrity, and clinical competence. Having a code of ethics helps to guide our work, to define our own limits and boundaries, and to protect the individuals we serve, the organizations where we work, and our own professional liability.

Most seasoned clinicians can identify a number of different ethical dilemmas they have faced in their clinical practice. This workshop will present a seven-step decision-making model for ethical dilemmas that emerge in clinical practice. Participants will then practice applying the seven-step model to a number of different clinical case studies presented.

Learning Objectives:

After attending this intermediate-level workshop, participants will be able to:

(1) Describe core values of ethical clinical practice.

(2) Describe the purpose and benefits of adhering to a professional code of ethical conduct.

(3) Apply an ethical decision-making model to specific clinical cases.

Professional Bio of Kate Mahoney, MSW, LCSW, Executive Director of the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Kate Mahoney, MSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years of experience in behavioral health. Ms. Mahoney earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Women’s Studies from Northwestern University. She completed her Master’s in Social Work at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Ms. Mahoney is the Executive Director of the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is active in the community and is a frequent presenter at conferences and community forums. She is a strong advocate for reducing the stigma that for too long has prevented many individuals from accessing treatment services and has interfered with individuals impacted by opioid dependence and other mental health struggles from being fully integrated into the community.

Ms. Mahoney is a frequent presenter at local and national conferences. In the past year, she presented at the American Association for Opioid Dependence Conference in Baltimore, the Mental Health America Conference in Washington D.C., and the National Gang Crime Research Center’s Conference in Chicago. She also has presented on ethical issues in clinical practice for the Vet Center and cultural competence for Catholic Charities.

Ms. Mahoney’s contributions to the field have been acknowledged by colleagues at the local and national level. She has received two awards from the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health. She was the 2010 recipient of the Mental Health America – North Shore Community Service Award. In 2013, Ms. Mahoney was awarded the prestigious national Nyswander/Dole award for her leadership in addressing the opioid epidemic. In 2017, Ms. Mahoney received Mental Health America’s George Goodman and Ruth P. Brudney Social Work Award.

Professional Bio of Claire Openshaw, MA, LPC

Claire Openshaw, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor currently undergoing her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Ms. Openshaw has worked with individuals in outpatient, intensive outpatient, and inpatient settings conducting individual, group and family therapy as well as case management services. She has worked with individuals with a wide range of psychiatric disorders from various cultural backgrounds. Ms. Openshaw's clinical focus is on gender, immigration, and trauma-related issues. She is a fellow at the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education. Ms. Openshaw is also a member of the American Counseling Association Human Rights Committee. Additionally, Ms. Openshaw has worked in many community service programs with at-risk youth, the elderly, HIV orphans, and survivors of sexual assault.

Program Standards and Goals

This program meets APA’s continuing education Standard 1.2: Program content focuses on ethical, legal, statutory or regulatory policies, guidelines, and standards that impact psychological practice, education, or research.

This program meets APA’s continuing education Goal 2: Program will enable psychologists to keep pace with the most current scientific evidence regarding assessment, prevention, intervention, and/or education, as well as important relevant legal, statutory, leadership, or regulatory issues.

Workshop Schedule:

8:45pm: Registration Opens

9:00pm: Workshop Begins

10:30pm: 15-Minute Break

10:45pm: Break Ends/Workshop Resumes

12:15pm: Workshop Ends

Registration and Fees:

General Admission: $45.00

TCSPP Alumni Admission: $30.00

TCSPP Current Site Supervisors & Community Partner Admission: $30.00

TCSPP Faculty, Staff, & Student Admission: Free

Non-TCSPP Student Admission: $15.00

Refund Policy:

100% of tuition if refundable up to 48 hours before the program. Within 48 hours of the program, tuition is nonrefundable.

References:

(1) American Counseling Association. (2014). ACA code of ethics. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

(2) American Psychological Association. (2016). Revision of ethical standard 3.04 of the “Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct” (2002, as amended 2016). Washington, DC: Author.

(3) Burke, R. E., & Friedman, L. H. (2011). Essentials of management and leadership in public health. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC.

(4) Fisher, C. (2003). Decoding the ethics code: A practical guide for psychologists. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

(5) National Association of Social Workers. (2017). NASW code of ethics. Washington, DC: NASW Press.

(6) Sperry, L. (2004). Ethical dilemmas in the assessment of clinical outcomes. Psychiatric Annals, 34, 107-117.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Target Audience: All mental health professionals. Graduate students welcome.

Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 3 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods. If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to Hilary Kluczynski at 312-467-2364. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.

Counselors/Clinical Counselors. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 3 continuing education units. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed in the State of Illinois to provide continuing education programming for counselors and clinical counselors. License Number: 197.000159

Social Workers. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 3 continuing education units. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed in the State of Illinois to provide continuing education programming for social workers. License Number: 159.001036

Non Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable.

*Participants must attend 100% of the program in order to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.

The Institute for Professional & Continuing Studies at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.