Continuing Education

Save time and money with low-cost virtual continuing education seminars. 

GBCC now offers inexpensive, convenient, CE programs that meet qualifications for continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and Maryland psychologists (as required by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychology).

Group discounts available for teams of 5-or-more. Email ce@gbcc.com for more information.

Psychologists licensed outside of the state of Maryland: Individuals should check with their licensing Board on whether a specific program will be accepted for continuing education purposes.

Attention: Several states and disciplines have relaxed requirements regarding live / in person Continuing Education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with your board to see the most current requirements.

GBCC Upcoming Courses:

“What should I do?” Decision-making for common ethical dilemmas in private practice
Friday, October 25, 2024, 9:15 am to 12:30 pm

GBCC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRESENTS:

“What should I do?” Decision-making for common ethical dilemmas in private practice

Presented by:  Susan Tangires, LCPC, LCADC, LPC

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024

          Time: 9:15 am to 12:30 pm

          Cost: FREE for GBCC and Oasis Employees

          $30 for General Admission

          Location: Live Webinar via Zoom

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

This is an introductory level training for clinicians who are new to independent practice or new to private practice. The objectives for the course are to introduce a basic framework for ethical decision-making; review the primary sources for ethical guidelines and standards for counselors, social workers, and psychologists; and to engage in collaborative discussion about ethical dilemmas and situations that are likely to arise in private practice settings.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of the program, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the steps to take when faced with an ethical dilemma.
2. Identify at least 2 primary sources of ethical standards and guidance for counselors, social workers, and psychologists.
3. Identify at least 3 ways that a therapist can protect against complaints to the professional licensing board.
4. Identify at least 3 common ethical challenges facing therapists in private practice settings.

AGENDA:

9:15 am       Introduction and Overview

9:30 am       Ethical decision-making models

10:15 am     Break (15 minutes)

10:30 am     Common ethical dilemmas

12:15 pm    Q&A and Evaluations

About the Presenter:

Susan Tangires, LCPC, LCADC, LPC holds a Master’s of Science degree in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. She is dually licensed in the state of Maryland as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Susan is also licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and the District of Columbia. Susan served in senior clinical director and administration roles with several different behavioral health treatment programs in central Maryland for more than 20 years. In each role, Susan was involved in expanding and developing new programs and services, ensuring high quality of care for underserved populations through hands-on supervision and training of clinical staff, and developing strong referral partnerships. Susan has maintained a private practice in Anne Arundel County for 20 years and currently works full time for GBCC Behavioral Health. She has provided care to teens and adults impacted by addiction, eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, and trauma. Susan’s expertise in the areas of ethical decision-making and compliance comes from her own practice, years as a clinical supervisor, and 8 years of service on the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists (2009-2017) which also involved serving on the Ethics Committee.

CE Credit Information:

“What should I do?” Decision-making for common ethical dilemmas in private practice is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #886860446-9169) for 3 continuing education contact hours. “What should I do?” Decision-making for common ethical dilemmas in private practice has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit.  GBCC Behavioral Health is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4684. All participants must submit a post-program evaluation form via Google Forms in order to receive their certificate of completion.

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