Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT
presents

Law & Ethics Workshop:

Telehealth Training for
BBS Mental Health Clinicians
and Registrants

with Dr. David Shoup and Julie Norton, LMFT

Saturday, November 9, 2024
9:30am-12:45pm

LIVE Zoom Session

3 CE Credits

Description

Under AB 1759, as of July 1, 2023, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) mandates that both licensure applicants and current licensees complete a minimum of three hours of training on the provision of mental health services via telehealth. This training covers relevant law and ethics as well as clinical applications pertaining to telehealth practices; this session is specifically designed to meet the requirements.

In this course, participants will review key legal provisions, including the Business & Professions Code §2290.5, ethical guidelines, clinical applications, and also explore the technological aspects of telehealth. Whether you're already running a telehealth practice or just getting started, this training will ensure you understand and adhere to industry standards, keeping your license compliant and practice effective.

Join us to deepen your understanding of telehealth and ensure your services meet the highest standards of care and compliance. Participants are encouraged to participate throughout the training.

Learning Objectives

In successfully completing and attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify four actions California BBS licensees and registrants must take when initiating telehealth services.
2. Describe three essential steps therapists must follow during each telehealth session with clients.
3. Explain two key aspects of telehealth implementation, including logistical and clinical considerations.
4. Identify two critical elements of security and privacy in remote care.
5. Discuss at least one ethical boundary issue specific to telehealth practice.

Presenters

Dr. David Shoup (he/him) has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, before which David spent 25 years working in biotech and medical device companies running corporate IT functions. He and his team lead projects across all aspects of the business including, infrastructure, security, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, quality, sales, and compliance such as SOX, GXP, and HIPAA systems. David is the owner of Practical Psychology, Inc. and licensed in multiple states. He has met the requirements of Psypact and can practice in 43 states.

Julie Norton, LMFT (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#53057) and Expressive Arts Therapist. She holds a B.A. in Instructional Technology and began her career as an Instructional Designer and software developer. Julie’s diverse experience includes serving as Behavioral Health Program Manager at Central California Alliance for Health and Director of Social and Emotional Learning at New Teacher Center. She is a CAMFT Certified Clinical Supervisor. Julie has a private practice providing counseling and psychotherapy for adults and youth.

Schedule

9:15am: Check-in *
9:30am-12:45pm: CE Session
15 minute break will not count towards CE units

* = non CE portion of day

This session is LIVE ONLY and will not be recorded. We know you may have other plans and apologize if it doesn’t work for you. We are making the choice to not record in order to prioritize a live, active engagement and to increase the comfort of those participants attending.

Advanced registration required for this event. Registration must be received 24 hours before the event. Each person needing CE credits is required to register individually.

Cost

SC-CAMFT Member (Clinical and Affiliate): $5
SC-CAMFT Member (Associate and Student): $5

Non-Member: $40
Non-Member (Associate/Student): $30

Members of the Santa Cruz chapter (SC-CAMFT) can attend this session for only $5. It's our way of saying thank you for being a valued part of the chapter community!

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Continuing Education Provider #62284: This training meets the qualifications for 3 hours continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Course completion certificates will be available to attendees after completion of the session evaluation and sent by email no later than three weeks after the session. The Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. The Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: Due to this program being managed by volunteers, there are no cancellation refunds for this program.

Special Accommodations: The Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT is committed to providing a presentation that is accessible to all who wish to attend. If you have a special need and plan to attend, please notify us at president@santacruztherapist.org. Requests must be made one week in advance.

For questions or for grievances contact SC-CAMFT at president@santacruztherapist.org and please cc: webmaster@santacruztherapist.org.