Law and Ethics - Why Should I Care About the CAMFT Code of Ethics?

Presented by Mike Griffin, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

Includes 3 CE credits for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and LCSWs. A recording will be made available to all registrants for 3 months. For those who can't attend live, CE credit is available by watching the recording and passing a test. 

Discount for Chapter Members
Members of a local chapter will receive a $5 discount. Be sure to be logged in when you register. 

Chapter members:  $60
CAMFT members:  $65
Non-members:  $85

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Presentation Description

This three-hour workshop provides a broad overview of the ethical standards found in Part I of the CAMFT Code of Ethics and the procedures expressed in Part II of the Code which govern the actions taken when an ethics complaint is filed.

The workshop will discuss examples of alleged ethical violations that are reported to the Ethics Committee and offer suggestions to therapists regarding ethical practice. Vignettes will be utilized, as appropriate, to illustrate examples of scenarios which often lead to complaints, and to suggest practices which may be helpful to therapists in avoiding ethical problems. Attendees at this workshop may earn a total of three hours of continuing education (CEU) credit, as required by the Board of Behavioral Sciences for licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed professional clinical counselors.

Topics to be discussed:

• What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics?
• What topics are addressed in the Code of Ethics?
• What is the role of the CAMFT Ethics Committee?
• What does it mean to say that something is “unethical?”
• Who is obligated to follow the Code of Ethics?
• What should I do if someone files an ethical complaint against me?
• When should I consult the Code of Ethics for guidance?
• How can therapists avoid ethical complaints?

Measurable Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

1. Explain what the Code of Ethics says about “Ethical Decision-Making.”
2. Utilize the Code of Ethics to locate ethical standards which concern Confidentiality; Informed Consent; Telehealth; Responsibility to the Legal System; Financial Arrangements; Advertising; Dual/Multiple Relationships, and other topics.
3. Identify one or more ethical considerations when working with clients who are involved with the legal system.
4. Identify one or more ethical considerations when a client asks you to write a letter.
5. Describe the functions of the Ethics Committee.

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs