Ethics for Nebraska Mental Health Practitioners (4 Hours)

This four hour, text-based home study course covers ethics and law for Nebraska licensed mental health practitioners, licensed independent mental health practitioners, and provisional licensees. All four hours are ethics content.

Module 1 covers how Nebraska regulates mental health practice: the Mental Health Practice Act, the Uniform Credentialing Act, the Board of Mental Health Practice and DHHS, the LMHP, LIMHP and PLMHP credentials, and renewal and continuing education. Module 2 covers Nebraska's code of conduct in 172 NAC 94, unprofessional conduct, complaints and discipline, and the duty to report yourself and colleagues. Module 3 covers confidentiality, privilege, Nebraska's duty to warn under Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-2137, child and adult abuse reporting, and consent for young clients. Module 4 covers ethical decision making, boundaries in small towns and rural areas, telehealth, and the Counseling Compact. Each module includes a practical routine, a tool training, a skills practice, and Nebraska case studies.

This course is designed around the continuing education requirements of the Nebraska Board of Mental Health Practice and is not approved or endorsed by the Board or the Department of Health and Human Services.

Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7987. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.