INTERACTIVE COURSES
Psychotherapy Practice Solutions, PLLC, currently offers three interactive courses for practicing mental health professionals in Colorado. The courses integrate consultation and education via telephone, fax, or e-mail contact with the instructor. Each course requires passing a final examination or otherwise demonstrating mastery of the material before continuing education credit or a certificate of completion is issued. TUITION IS $300 U.S. for each Course. Self-Directed study and consultation with the instructor for a minimum of ten contact hours is required. Courses are designed to be used as evidence of continuing competence for mental health professionals.
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Jurisprudence and Professional Ethics: Fundamentals of Psychotherapy Practice in Colorado
Instructor: Amos D. Martinez, Ph.D.
Phone: 303-881-2730 Fax: 303-841-4099
e-mail address: psypracsolutions@aol.com
This course provides advanced training on legal and ethical issues involved in the practice of mental health care with applications to professional counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, addictions counseling, and psychotherapy. The course examines issues of professional regulation, confidentiality, record-keeping, boundary violations, dual relationships, ethical business practices, and risk management within the context of a clinical practice. Special attention is placed on the application of theories and methods to problem solving specific clinical situations.
TEXT:
Corey, G., et. al. 2007. Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions. 7th ed., Belmont, CA: Thompson Brooks/Cole.
1st Session
Course expectations, overview of regulatory process, licensing, prohibited activities, and legal sanctions.
2nd Session
Confidentiality, record keeping, dual relationships, duty to report, and other ethical dilemmas in clinical practice.
Case Review #1 due.
3rd Session
Models of Ethical and Legal Decision-Making.
4th Session
Dual Relationships in business and clinical practice, advertising, clinical file documentation, insurance, fees, and other business considerations. Case Review #2 due.
Final Examination (due within 10 days after completing 4th session)
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Professional and Business Issues in Psychotherapy
Instructor: Robert A. Lees, J.D.
303-292-1020
ral@robertalees.com
www.robertaless.com
Course Material: Lees, R., Martinez, A. & Leslie, R., 2008. "Colorado Mental Health Professionals' Manual: Expert's Knowledge to Safeguarding Your Practice" (Provided with paid tuition to Students)
Course Requirements: Contact Instructor
Course Description: This course examines forms of incorporation and organization for the the start-up of a psychotherapy practice, regulatory requirements, and strategies to protect your practice from legal liability, licensing Board grievance actions, and malpractice claims.
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Confidential Communications in Psychotherapy: Managing the Gray Areas of Practice
Instructor: Amos D. Martinez, Ph.D., LCSW
303-881-2730
psypracsolutions@aol.com
Course Material: Martinez, A., 2008. Jurisprudence Issues and Confidential Communications in Psychotherapy. (Provided with paid tuition to Students)
Course Description: This course reviews exceptions to confidentiality, duty to warn, reporting obligations, subpoena's, and other matters involved in the disclosure of confidential communications. The course emphasizes problem solving in select mental health cases involving complex issues in mental health practice. Satisfactory completion of a written examination is required to obtain a Certificate.
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ON-LINE REGISTRATION FORM
Please e-mail or fax a completed registration form to psypracsolutions@aol.com or mail with check/money order or voucher in the amount of $300 (U.S.) to:
Psychotherapy Practice Solutions, PLLC
119 Meadow Station Road
Parker, CO 80138.
Office; 303-840-8364 Mobile: 303-881-2730 Fax: 303-841-4099
www.psychotherapypracticesolutionsllc.org
www.MHOnTheLine.com
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10 hrs of continuing education units are provided by the Colorado School of Family Therapy, Child and Family Investigations Certification Program. This program is approved by the Colorado Department of Education, Division of Occupational and Professional Schools.