As a mental health professional, you not only deal with critical clinical matters with your clients – you must also stay up-to-date on seemingly ever-changing laws and procedures. Keeping up-to-date is essential in order to protect your clients and yourself. At this comprehensive one-day seminar you will gain an understanding of confidentiality, risk management, recent legislation and trends in mental health law in Illinois, guardianship, commitment, practical legal options-and more, that will help you stay on top of issues that arise in everyday clinical situations.
NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after completing the on-line post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation).
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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.
This self-study activity includes 4.0 hours of State ethics instruction. Not all boards allow ethics credit for self-study products. If ethics is not specified within your licensing board’s approval statement below, please contact your board to determine the applicability and amount of ethics allowed.
This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.
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PESI, Inc. has been approved as a provider of continuing education by the State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulation. Provider #:168-000156. Full attendance at this self-study activity qualifies for 6.0 credits.
This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Illinois Mental Health & The Law (4.8 MB) | 113 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Joseph T. Monahan, MSW, ACSW, JD, is the founder of Monahan Law Group, LLC and one of the preeminent mental health law attorneys in Illinois. Under Mr. Monahan’s direction, Monahan Law Group, LLC provides legal services to over 80 hospitals and numerous mental health clinics, child welfare agencies, and social service agencies. In addition to professional clients, the firm also represents individuals at all levels of administrative and judicial proceedings.
Mr. Monahan has tried countless guardianship, mental health, and child welfare cases over the past 34 years. From confidentiality of mental health records to same-sex adoption, Mr. Monahan has successfully argued cases at every level of the Illinois court system, including the Illinois Supreme Court. He has been appointed by the court to represent persons with disabilities in complex or extraordinary mental health cases. His background as a social worker makes him acutely aware of the legal issues that impact social service professionals and the people they serve. He currently serves as President of the Board of Directors of the NASW Risk Retention Group, the malpractice insurance company for social workers, and has been an active member of NASW for decades.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Joseph T. Monahan, MSW, ACSW, JD is a founder and partner at Monahan Law Group, LLC. He is an adjunct associate professor of law at Loyola University College of Law. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Joseph T. Monahan, MSW, ACSW, JD is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Mental Health Law Committee and is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, Member Mental Health Law Committee.
John W. Whitcomb, J.D., joined Monahan Law Group, LLC on January 5, 2015 and became a partner in 2018. Mr. Whitcomb has over 25 years of experience representing clients in State and Federal trial and appellate court. Prior to joining Monahan Law Group, LLC, Mr. Whitcomb was a Senior Attorney at Equip for Equality for 15 years. In his capacity as Senior Attorney, Mr. Whitcomb represented clients in issues relating to guardianship, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and community placement of disabled individuals in the community. Mr. Whitcomb also represented clients in abuse and neglect proceedings in juvenile court.
Mr. Whitcomb is the recipient of the 2012 Recipient of Access Living’s “Lead On!” Award, and LAF’s 1996 and 1994 Equal Justice Award. Mr. Whitcomb is the former and currently Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Mental Health and Disability Law Committee. Mr. Whitcomb has a Teacher Training Certificate with the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and has trained other lawyers in trial advocacy and deposition taking. John teaches Mental Health Law for Children as an adjunct faculty member at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: John W. Whitcomb is a partner with Monahan Law Group, LLC. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: John W. Whitcomb is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and Illinois Bar Association. He chairs the Chicago Bar Association Mental Health and Disability Law Committee.
Joseph C. F. Willuweit, J.D., joined Monahan Law Group, LLC on November 11, 2016. Mr. Willuweit concentrates his practice in mental health law and confidentiality, risk management, health care law, professional licensure, and representing mental health and social services professionals in private practice. Prior to Monahan Law Group, Joe interned in the general counsel’s office at a Chicago-area hospital and a national health care professional association. Additionally, he interned for the City of Chicago and volunteered at the Pro Se Adult Guardianship Help Desk for the Cook County Circuit Court. Mr. Willuweit currently serves as the Program Liaison for the Cook County Civil Mental Health Pro Bono Pilot Program.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Joseph C. F. Willuweit, J.D. is an attorney with Monahan Law Group, LLC. He serves as the Program Coordinator for the Cook Count Civil Mental Health Pro Bono Pilot Program. Joseph receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Joseph C. F. Willuweit, J.D is a member of the Chicago Bar Association; Illinois State Bar Association; and Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys.
Monique C. Patton, J.D., joined Monahan Law Group, LLC on January 14, 2019. Ms. Patton’s practice consists of complex litigation, risk management, mental health law and confidentiality, health care law as well as guardianship and probate matters. Prior to Monahan Law Group, Monique was an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. She was initially assigned to the Criminal Appeals Division, where she authored approximately two dozen appellate briefs on various criminal law issues and successfully presented oral arguments before the First Judicial District of the Appellate Court of Illinois. After the Criminal Appeals Division, Monique was assigned to the Juvenile Justice Bureau Child Protection Division. While in Child Protection, she skillfully litigated contested abuse and neglect trials involving physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect caused by mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction and inadequate supervision or medical care. Subsequently, Ms. Patton served in the Juvenile Delinquency Division. In this division, Monique gained significant experience in motion practice and trial litigation.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Monique C. Patton has an employment relationship with Monahan Law Group, LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Monique C. Patton is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, Cook County Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois.
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