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Ethics in Behavioral Health Practice

Confidentiality, dual relationships, mandated reporting: applied case scenarios.

32 min
Dr. Marcus Whitfield, program faculty32:04
0:00 / 32:04HD · Auto quality

About this session

Three real-world ethical dilemmas pulled from clinical practice: small-town dual relationships, ambiguous mandated-reporting situations, and confidentiality limits when family members request information. Each case includes a decision framework you can use in the moment.

Chapters

  1. Why ethics is a daily skill, not an exam topic0:00
  2. Case 1: Small-town dual relationships4:20
  3. Case 2: Ambiguous mandated reporting12:45
  4. Case 3: Family asking for information21:10
  5. Decision framework summary28:00

Transcript excerpt

[12:45] Mandated reporting is the area where I see early-career clinicians freeze the most. Here's the thing: the law doesn't require certainty. It requires reasonable suspicion. If you're sitting in your chair after a session thinking 'I'm not sure if that crossed the line,' that uncertainty itself is often the signal that you need to call in for consultation. Document the consultation. Document the decision. Document why…

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