This training will focus and detail concepts and applications related to Confidentiality in Behavioral Health Practice for professionals, including therapists, counselors, case managers, peers and other clinical staff. The goal of the training is to reinforce the importance of confidentiality in behavioral health settings, enhance understanding of relevant laws and ethical standards, and provide practical tools for handling real-world scenarios through case study analysis.

Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Understand Key Legal and Ethical Principles:

• Familiarize themselves with federal and state confidentiality laws (e.g., HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, Act 53).
• Understand the ethical guidelines governing confidentiality in behavioral health (e.g., PCB codes of ethics).

2. Identify Confidentiality Violations:

• Recognize potential breaches of confidentiality and understand the consequences.
• Identify common confidentiality dilemmas in clinical practice.

3. Apply Best Practices for Protecting Confidentiality:

• Implement strategies for securing client information both electronically and physically.
• Understand the importance of informed consent and the limits of confidentiality.

4. Navigate Confidentiality Challenges Through Case Studies:

• Analyze real-world case studies to practice making ethical decisions around confidentiality.
• Engage in discussion to explore different perspectives and solutions to confidentiality challenges.

Training Categories: Basic, Ethics, | Peer, Family, Clinical