Advanced Telemental Health Training: Updated Laws, Ethical Guidelines & Innovative Technology for Best Practice

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Joni M. Gilbertson, MA, NCC, LMHC, BCTMH, CTMH Related seminars and products

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Joni Gilbertson, MA, NCC, LMHC, BCTMH, CTMH, is a certified clinical Telemental health provider, board-certified Telemental health provider, licensed mental health counselor, and the originator of the 2-day Telemental health certification that has been taken by over 150,000 plus mental health professionals nationwide. Joni is also the author of the book Telemental Health, An Essential Guide for Providing Successful Online Therapy. She has been licensed in Illinois and is licensed in Florida as a mental health counselor. After receiving her master’s degree, she designed and instructed seventeen mental health and legal issues classes for the sociology department where she was presented with the award for “Teachers who make a difference”.

Joni also has experience supervising a mental health staff within a hospital setting and supervising interns within her private practice. For many years she trained mental health agencies, children and family services, first responders, employees at jails, prisons, and detention centers on mental health topics as well as legal and ethical issues of relevant concern for diverse populations. As a retired chief of probation, she is responsible for designing and training staff members on topics such as law and ethics, suicide awareness, personality disorders, substance use disorders, motivational interviewing, and safety strategies. She started one of the first telehealth programs for court-ordered clients and has over 15 years of experience using video sessions for clinical clients.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Joni Gilbertson maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with eCare and BayPath University. She receives compensation as a national presenter. Joni Gilbertson receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Joni Gilbertson has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Objectives

1. Evaluate new types of technology including virtual reality, avatar counselling, and therapeutic robotics to determine the clinical benefits.
2. Propose how to enhance telehealth practice with the use of social media including Facebook, twitter, Instagram, texting, and emailing.
3. Research the applicable state and federal laws concerning interjurisdiction practice for application to clinical practice.
4. Utilize a step-by-step method for ethical decision-making when applying the code of ethics and the laws using technology including social media.
5. Evaluate what the newest research states about clinical implications and best practices when using telemental health for treatment.
6. Apply best practices with the updates for clinical application and for protection of clients and clinicians.

Outline

Update on the Latest Technologies Relating to Therapy
Go-to resources and technology trends to keep up with an ever-changing virtual environment

• Social media usage
• Email
• Texting
• Virtual Reality
• Avatar Counselling
• Robot as counsellors

Case Study: Anxiety disorder client who is addicted to using technology

• Clinical dilemmas and step-by-step problem-solving method
• Clinical decision making- when to use and who to use with
• Risks and benefits of using new technologies
• Limitations of research with new technologies
• Psychological and neurological benefits and limitations
• Best practices for risk management

Case Study: Engaging a client with major depressive disorder via telehealth

• Quick references and explanations for better comprehension
• Interjurisdictional state laws
• Federal laws as they relate to clinical practice
• State laws and the clinical relevance

Case Study: Married couple who is separated in different states

• Newest technology to meet clinical needs
• Step-by-step method for ethical decision-making
• Risk management while initiating new technology
• Best practices with social media usage
• Legal and ethical compliance

Case Study: Therapist with in-person practice using telehealth successfully

Target Audience

• Counsellors
• Social Workers
• Psychologists
• Psychiatrists
• Case managers
• Addiction Counsellors
• Therapists
• Marriage & Family Therapists
• Therapy Interns
• Nurses
• Other Mental Health Professionals