Description
Social workers often face complex ethical problems that are specific to owning and operating a private practice. For example, how do you reconcile the ideal of social work selflessness with the very real self-interest of running a business? Which billing mistakes commonly result in malpractice violations? When can offering a sliding scale be considered unethical? With the right information, learning to be successful in a private practice aligns with applying the highest standards of ethical principles. In this workshop, participants will explore the best solutions for these and other common concerns.
This workshop meets the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners' requirements for Ethic CEs.
Instructor
Lynn Grodzki, LCSW, MCC is a therapist and Master Certified Coach, who specializes in working with change-agents: therapists, coaches, healers, and other helping professionals. She has written six books for W.W. Norton, including Building Your Ideal Private Practice and Therapy with a Coaching Edge. Through her workshops and writing, she has become a pioneer in the practice-building field. With Lynn’s guidance, tens of thousands of therapists now operate small businesses that offer them a high degree of integrity as well as enhanced financial success.
She has a BA in Design from American University and a MSW from the University of Maryland. She has been a psychotherapist and business coach in private practice for over thirty years. She presents at conferences across the country and writes for magazines, including Psychotherapy Networker.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
8:45 - 9:00 Registration/Log On
09:00 - 10:30
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Review Learning Objectives, COMAR & NASW Ethical Codes
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#! Challenge: Reconciling Service & Profit
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Complex Ethics for those in private practice: Aligning clinical, business & ethical boundaries
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The Role of Money in Therapy
10:30 - 10:45 Break
10:45 - 12:15
12:15 Questions & Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Review COMAR ethical regulations mandated by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
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Address the differences between a “boundary crossing” and a “boundary violation” to understand the grey areas of private practice boundaries and how to adhere to ethical regulations.
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Understand how to rely on best business and financial practices to stay within ethical guidelines.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Ackely, Dana: Breaking Free of Managed Care. (Guilford Press, 1999)
COMAR Code of MD regulations, Chapter 03 Code of Ethics (2021)
Griswold, Barbara: Navigating the Insurance Maze (Paper Street Press, 2014)
Grodzki, Lynn: Building Your Ideal Private Practice (W.W. Norton, Revised Edition 2015)
Grodzki, Lynn: Crisis-Proof Your Practice (W.W. Norton, 2009)
NASW Code of Ethics (2021)
NASW, ASWB, CSWE, CSWA: Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice (NASW 2017)
Reamer, Frederic: “Complex Ethical Challenges in Social Work” video workshop sponsored by GWSCSW (2022)
Reamer, Frederic: Social Work Malpractice and Liability (Columbia University Press, 2003)
Zur, Ofer: Boundaries in Psychotherapy: Ethical and Clinical Exploration (APA, 2007)
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $70 which includes CE credit.
Late Fee: On September 6, 2024, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
