Digital Seminar
Advanced Ethics for Private Practice
Strategies for Reducing Risks & Avoiding Problems
- Average Rating:
- 663
- Faculty:
- Terry Casey, PhD
- Duration:
- 4 Hours 30 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Mar 19, 2026
- Product Code:
- NOS096654
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
The ethical and legal landscape of private practice is complex, and the consequences of missteps can be costly. What many therapists don’t realize is that some of the most common ethical and legal pitfalls are the ones they’re least likely to anticipate. As a private practice owner, the stakes are higher—you’re responsible not only for the wellbeing of your clients but also for the long-term success and security of your business. In this advanced workshop, you’ll gain practical insights into identifying and avoiding both common and obscure risks that threaten the integrity of your practice. You’ll leave with a clear action plan to protect yourself and your clients, ensuring that your practice thrives without the looming worry of legal complications. You'll discover to:
- Spot the most common (and often overlooked) ethical and legal risks that can jeopardize your practice and reputation
- Understand the consequences of failing to address these hazards early on, including financial, legal, and emotional costs
- Implement concrete steps to prepare for these risks
- Identify and avoid less obvious, but equally dangerous, practice pitfalls to prevent costly legal battles and protect your professional standing
Credit
Handouts
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transcript - Advanced Ethics for Private Practice (1.3 MB) | 39 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Advanced Ethics for Private Practice - French (1.3 MB) | 39 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Advanced Ethics for Private Practice - Italian (1.3 MB) | 39 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Advanced Ethics for Private Practice - German (1.3 MB) | 39 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Advanced Ethics for Private Practice - Spanish (1.3 MB) | 39 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Advanced Ethics for Private Practice (5.5 MB) | 170 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Faculty
Terry Casey, PhD Related seminars and products
Terry Casey, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, HSP health service provider with over 30 years of professional experience, including a 16-year tenure as the director of counseling & psychological services for a non-profit agency with over 30 counselors at over a dozen locations. He is in private practice in Franklin, Tennessee, teaches ethics and professional issues in counseling at Lipscomb University’s graduate program in clinical mental health counseling, and guest lectures at Trevecca Nazarene University’s PhD program in Clinical counseling. Dr. Casey also served for several years as the chair of the ethics committee for the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors’ Association and in an advisory capacity for graduate counseling programs at two universities. He has presented frequently on ethics to organizations such as the American Counseling Association, the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association, the Nashville Area Association of Christian Counselors, and others. For more information, visit his practice website at rencounselingtn.com.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Terry Casey maintains a private practice and is a faculty member of Lipscomb University. He is a published author and receives royalties. Dr. Casey receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Terry Casey is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Tennessee Psychological Association, the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association, and others. For a complete list, please contact info@pesi.com.
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Objectives
- Identify commonly overlooked ethical and legal hazards in private practice
- Discuss the potential consequences associated with ethical and legal hazards in private practice
- Select appropriate risk-mitigation strategies that reduce the likelihood of ethical and legal problems in private practice.
- Describe a practical process for ethical and legal decision-making
- Apply an ethical and legal decision-making process to address risks and challenges in case vignettes of private practice clients
Outline
Codes of ethics – Overlooked issues that deserve your awareness
- What codes of ethics really are (and are not)
- Preambles & principles – Ignored but important
- Standards – What you don’t know will hurt you!
- Definitions & terms – Are you speaking the same language?
Laws, rules, & more – Vulnerabilities you didn’t know you had and how to protect yourself
Federal laws – Vulnerabilities and what to do
- What are business associates and BAAs?
- Psychotherapy notes – A misunderstood (but valuable) tool
- The HIPAA Notice – Required but commonly ignored.
State laws, rules, & more: Hazards to recognize and avoid
- Different states, different laws
- Hazards of terminology and their unrealized definitions
- Subpoenas: The misunderstanding of many therapists
- Board policies: But I didn’t know these even existed
- Standard of care: The big misunderstanding
Practice issues
Working with minors: Heads up!
- Minors’ & parents’ rights: Many moving parts
- The common erroneous assumption about records
Technology, teletherapy, & cross state practice: Misconceptions & remedies
- Popular misconceptions about teletherapy and jurisdiction
- The reality of originating and destination jurisdictions
How to keep informed: Practical strategies
Myths, misunderstandings, and misconceptions
- Why we are sometimes vulnerable
- Why some myths are so pernicious
- Know yourself: How biases and assumptions can lead us astray
Online counseling companies – Privacy violations -- Fined by FTC
Life coaching practice records – no privacy laws
Target Audience
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Psychotherapists
- Therapists
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- Addiction Counselors
- Case Managers
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Other Mental Health Professionals
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