Ethical Issues with Fees, Billing, and Collections
You will receive 1 credit (CE) upon completion of this course.
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Course Description
Completing this course should:
Raise your awareness of ethical and legal issues related to setting fees and billing for psychological services;
Increase your understanding of the importance of studying the ethical codes of your profession; and
Strengthen your ability to make ethical decisions in your practice.
Barbara Alexander, LCSW, BCD, interviews Barton Bernstein, JD, LMSW, an attorney and social worker who has written two books on legal/ethical issues for mental health professionals. Mr. Bernstein shares his positions on fees, billing, and collections. The material includes a sample intake form.
Course Outline
Part 1: Interview with Barton Bernstein, JD, LMSW
Part 2: Client Information and Consent - Sample Form
Part 3: Ethics Codes
Part 4: California Law and Ethical Standards
CE Test
Course Evaluation
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 1.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | 12 months |
| Continuing Education Credits | 1 |
| Instructor | Self Study. Interviews conducted by Barbara Alexander, LCSW, BCD |
| Vendor | AtHealth (Read more about AtHealth accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | CE certificate/letter of completion |
| Prerequisites/Audience | Psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, CEAPs, alcohol and drug abuse counselors, pastoral counselors |
| Requirements/Materials Included | None |