Training Title: ONBOARDING: Getting started as a virtual therapist, a one hour introduction
Recording Date: Updated November, 2022
Cost: $20 (Free to Mindfully Clinicians)
CEs offered: 1 (ethics)
Presented by: Charles J Potter PhD LPCC-S (Bio Below)
Modality: This is a self-paced, recorded, training offered to employees of mindfully. As such, participants will need to view the recording and pass the attached quiz in order to receive continuing education (CE) credit.
Links to Access Material:
To access training: Link to the recording is sent after registration is completed.
To complete training evaluation & post-test: The link for these materials will be sent after registration is completed (NOTE: The evaluation & post test are completed using the same link/form).
Program Approvals:
Ohio CSWMFT Approval
This training is approved for counselor, social work, and marriage and family therapy continuing education. In addition, it is approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Board for chemical dependency continuing education. Check CE Broker for detailed breakdown of CE types (provider number 50-24074).
ASWB Approval
Mindfully, [provider number], is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: [dates]. Social workers completing this course receive 1 ethics continuing education credits.
Program Summary:
Course Description: Therapists choosing to practice teletherapy are expected to document competence in this area. This training introduces key requirements and competencies for being a tele-therapist. Individuals who complete this training will have a beginner-level understanding of best practices, where concepts and strategies can be expanded upon in subsequent trainings.
Learning Objectives:
Target Audience:
This is a beginner-level course (Provides an introduction to best practices for teletherapy) intended for licensed mental health professionals interested in continuing their distance-based practices but have no existing training.
Course Outline/Agenda:
Course Requirements:
Instructor Bio’s:
Charles J Potter PhD, LPCC-S is a professional counselor in the state of Ohio and one of Mindfully’s clinical directors. Prior to this, Charles taught online in Ohio State University’s Counselor Education program where he also trained new faculty and teaching associates how to maximize their effectiveness as distance-based educators. During this time he earned both the “Outstanding Graduate Teaching Associate” as well as the “Doctoral Student of the Year” awards.
For questions, comments or concerns:
Please contact TrainingCenter@Mindfully.com or via telephone: 513-939-0300
References:
American Counseling Association (ACA). (2014). Code of Ethics. https://www.counseling.org/resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf
Caldwell, B. E., Bischoff, R. J., Derrig-Palumbo, K. A., & Liebert, J. D. (2017). Best practices in the online practice of couple and family therapy. Report of the Online Therapy Workgroup.
Camper, A. B., & Felton, E. (2020). Telemental health. National Association of Social Workers. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Legal/HIPAA-Help-For-Social-Workers/Telemental-Health
Inchausti, F., MacBeth, A., Hasson-Ohayon, I., & Dimaggio, G. (2020). Telepsychotherapy in the age of COVID-19: A commentary. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 30(2), 394-405, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/int0000222
Kim-VanderGriend, S. (n.d.). Catching our breath to evaluate telehealth best practices. The New Social Worker Magazine. Retrieved April 6, 2023, from https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/catching-our-breath-to-evaluate-telehealth-best-practices/
National Association for Social Workers (NASW). (2021). Code of Ethics. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
National Association of Social Workers (NASW). (2017). NASW, ASWB, CSWE, & CSWA Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice. NASWB. https://www.socialworkers.org/includes/newincludes/homepage/PRA-BRO-33617.TechStandards_FINAL_POSTING.pdf
SAMHSA. (2015). Using technology-based therapeutic tools in behavioral health services. Retrieved from: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/TIP-60-Using-Technology-Based-Therapeutic-Tools-in-Behavioral-Health-Services/SMA15-4924
SAMHSA (2021). Telehealth for the treatment of serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Retrieved from: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/telehealth-for-treatment-serious-mental-illness-substance-use-disorders/PEP21-06-02-001
Shortsleeve, C. (2019, February 2). How to actually have a successful teletherapy appointment. Self.Com. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
Turgoose, D., Ashwick, R., and Murhpy, D. (2017). Systematic review of lessons learned from delivring tele-therapy to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Wilser, J. (2020, July 9). Teletherapy, popular in the pandemic, may outlast it. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/09/well/mind/teletherapy-mental-health-coronavirus.htm
Recording Date: Updated November, 2022
Cost: $20 (Free to Mindfully Clinicians)
CEs offered: 1 (ethics)
Presented by: Charles J Potter PhD LPCC-S (Bio Below)
Modality: This is a self-paced, recorded, training offered to employees of mindfully. As such, participants will need to view the recording and pass the attached quiz in order to receive continuing education (CE) credit.
Links to Access Material:
To access training: Link to the recording is sent after registration is completed.
To complete training evaluation & post-test: The link for these materials will be sent after registration is completed (NOTE: The evaluation & post test are completed using the same link/form).
Program Approvals:
Ohio CSWMFT Approval
This training is approved for counselor, social work, and marriage and family therapy continuing education. In addition, it is approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Board for chemical dependency continuing education. Check CE Broker for detailed breakdown of CE types (provider number 50-24074).
ASWB Approval
Mindfully, [provider number], is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: [dates]. Social workers completing this course receive 1 ethics continuing education credits.
Program Summary:
Course Description: Therapists choosing to practice teletherapy are expected to document competence in this area. This training introduces key requirements and competencies for being a tele-therapist. Individuals who complete this training will have a beginner-level understanding of best practices, where concepts and strategies can be expanded upon in subsequent trainings.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will recognize key rules and expectations for delivering therapy via distance-based means effectively.
- Participants will memorize key legal/ethical standards for the state of Ohio when practicing as a distance-based provider.
- Participants will be able to apply standards for documentation including informed consent as well as assessments, session notes, etc.
- Participants will be able to describe an appropriate space to conduct teletherapy and technology requirements.
- Participants will be able to define strategies for maximizing effectiveness and minimizing burnout as a distance-based therapist.
- Participants will be able to summarize concerns related to the risks of dual relationships and boundary concerns as it relates to maintaining a digital presence (i.e. social media, etc.).
Target Audience:
This is a beginner-level course (Provides an introduction to best practices for teletherapy) intended for licensed mental health professionals interested in continuing their distance-based practices but have no existing training.
Course Outline/Agenda:
- Definitions, Advantages
- Key Rules & Regulations
- Assessing Appropriateness for Teletherapy
- Best Practices:
- The Space
- The Technology
- The Professional
- Documentation Standards
- Multicultural Considerations
- Resources & References
Course Requirements:
- To receive CE credit, participants will need to:
- Register for this course.
- View the entire recording.
- Complete post-program evaluation.
- Complete post-pogram knowledge test with a passing percentage of 80% with the opportunity to retest until passed.
- Certificates for completion will be sent electronically via email within seven business days after the completion of all course requirements.
Instructor Bio’s:
Charles J Potter PhD, LPCC-S is a professional counselor in the state of Ohio and one of Mindfully’s clinical directors. Prior to this, Charles taught online in Ohio State University’s Counselor Education program where he also trained new faculty and teaching associates how to maximize their effectiveness as distance-based educators. During this time he earned both the “Outstanding Graduate Teaching Associate” as well as the “Doctoral Student of the Year” awards.
For questions, comments or concerns:
Please contact TrainingCenter@Mindfully.com or via telephone: 513-939-0300
- Grievance policy: If you are dissatisfied with your experience, please feel free to share this with us via email: TrainingCenter@mindfully.com or via telephone: 513-939-0300, or via your program evaluation. All complaints will receive a response within seven business days outlining actions taken and proposed responses which may include issuing a refund, credits for future trainings, updating course content or taking appropriate action with presenters, among others.
- Request for Accommodations: Should any accommodations enhance your program experience, please contact us via email: TrainingCenter@mindfully.com or via telephone: 513-939-0300, to explore what options you may have.
References:
American Counseling Association (ACA). (2014). Code of Ethics. https://www.counseling.org/resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf
Caldwell, B. E., Bischoff, R. J., Derrig-Palumbo, K. A., & Liebert, J. D. (2017). Best practices in the online practice of couple and family therapy. Report of the Online Therapy Workgroup.
Camper, A. B., & Felton, E. (2020). Telemental health. National Association of Social Workers. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Legal/HIPAA-Help-For-Social-Workers/Telemental-Health
Inchausti, F., MacBeth, A., Hasson-Ohayon, I., & Dimaggio, G. (2020). Telepsychotherapy in the age of COVID-19: A commentary. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 30(2), 394-405, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/int0000222
Kim-VanderGriend, S. (n.d.). Catching our breath to evaluate telehealth best practices. The New Social Worker Magazine. Retrieved April 6, 2023, from https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/catching-our-breath-to-evaluate-telehealth-best-practices/
National Association for Social Workers (NASW). (2021). Code of Ethics. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
National Association of Social Workers (NASW). (2017). NASW, ASWB, CSWE, & CSWA Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice. NASWB. https://www.socialworkers.org/includes/newincludes/homepage/PRA-BRO-33617.TechStandards_FINAL_POSTING.pdf
SAMHSA. (2015). Using technology-based therapeutic tools in behavioral health services. Retrieved from: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/TIP-60-Using-Technology-Based-Therapeutic-Tools-in-Behavioral-Health-Services/SMA15-4924
SAMHSA (2021). Telehealth for the treatment of serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Retrieved from: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/telehealth-for-treatment-serious-mental-illness-substance-use-disorders/PEP21-06-02-001
Shortsleeve, C. (2019, February 2). How to actually have a successful teletherapy appointment. Self.Com. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
Turgoose, D., Ashwick, R., and Murhpy, D. (2017). Systematic review of lessons learned from delivring tele-therapy to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Wilser, J. (2020, July 9). Teletherapy, popular in the pandemic, may outlast it. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/09/well/mind/teletherapy-mental-health-coronavirus.htm