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1) "Where do I start? The Basics of Starting a Successful Private Practice"
with Luke Martin, JD
Have you ever wondered how to start a private practice? Have you ever wondered if you missed something when you started your private practice? The objective of this presentation is to introduce therapists to the basic steps required to plan, start and run a business. Topics such as creating and naming a private practice, how to hire an employee, and an overview of how to lawfully advertising the business will be reviewed in depth.
Measurable Learning Objectives
Measurable Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Identify the three most common forms of business ownership for therapists in California: sole proprietorships, general partnerships, and professional corporations.
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of sole proprietorships, general partnerships, and
professional corporations.
- Summarize how a professional corporation is formed, who owns it, and who is responsible for its operation.
- Discuss the legal requirements involved in hiring an employee for a newly created organization
- Compare and contrast the legal requirements for hiring an employee at the federal, state, and local level.
2) "Solving the Subpoena Puzzle"
with Kristin Roscoe, JD
Subpoenas happen, but a basic familiarity with this legal tool will reduce initial anxiety and allow you to act in your patient’s best interests. In this 1.5 hour presentation, CAMFT Staff Attorney Kristin Roscoe will breakdown subpoenas by reviewing their purpose, how to interpret the legal mumbo jumbo, and how to respond to a subpoena.
Measurable Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Identify the elements of a subpoena for the production of patient records
- Analyze a subpoena to determine who issued the subpoena, which patient does it pertain to, what is requested, and steps to take in responding
- Identify the holder of the psychotherapist-patient privilege and the circumstances under which a therapist may not assert the privilege
3) "Unraveling Entangling Alliances: Guidance for Navigating Dual Relationships and Conflicts of Interest"
with Bradley Muldrow, JD
Dual relationships and conflicts of interest are amongst the most complex and complicated ethical issues therapists encounter in practice. This workshop will provide therapists with the information they need to recognize and appropriately respond to these ethical challenges.
Measurable Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to name three key ethical issues to assess when determining:1) whether they are involved in dual / multiple relationships or conflicts of interest; and 2) the appropriateness of continuing treatment despite the presence of dual / multiple relationships or conflicts of interest.
- Participants will be able to recognize critical ethical rules and BBS regulations governing dual / multiple relationships and conflicts of interest.
- Participants will be able to identify important ways that consultation group participation can assist them in navigating issues related to dual / multiple relationships and conflicts of interest
4) "The Ethics of Advertising"
with Sara Jasper, JD
Advertising is a key component of marketing psychotherapy services. During her 90-minute presentation, CAMFT Staff Attorney Sara Jasper will review the changes to CAMFT’s ethical standard regarding solicitation of testimonials. Ms. Jasper will also explore the ethics of joint advertising and the use of social media as an advertising tool.
Measurable Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify the revisions to the CAMFT Code of Ethics provision regarding solicitation of testimonials
- Describe the rationale for the changes to CAMFT Code of Ethics provision regarding solicitation of testimonials
- Describe legal and ethical and concerns that are relevant to the solicitation of testimonials
- Describe legal and ethical concerns that are relevant to the use of joint advertisements
- Describe legal and ethical concerns that are relevant to the use of social media as a form of marketing/advertisement
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