Professional Responsibility: Ethics and Boundaries
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Educational Goal
To gain an understanding of the concept of professional responsibility
Description
This presentation covers the concept of professional responsibility as it applies to the field of substance use and mental health disorders treatment. As this field has shown steady increases in patient volume and acuity, adherence to professional responsibility principles related to self-care has become increasingly important. Information covered in this continuing education event also includes recommendations for avoiding professional impairment and optimizing wellness.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Born and raised in Richmond, VA, Dr. Brian Wind earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Virginia, and a Master’s degree in clinical psychology at Middle Tennessee State University. He obtained a PhD in clinical psychology from Palo Alto University in Palo Alto, California. He completed post-doctoral training in the fields of Sleep Disorders and Behavioral Medicine, and for many years served as the Director of Clinical Sleep Medicine at a large interdisciplinary sleep disorders practice with multiple locations around Nashville, TN. Dr. Wind holds a board certification in Behavioral Sleep Medicine from the
American Board of Sleep Medicine, and is a contracted speaker in the neuroscience/insomnia division of Merck and Company Pharmaceuticals.
Since the beginning of his career, Dr. Wind has also specialized in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of addiction. In 2014, he launched NOVOS Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC, a clinical consulting company with an emphasis on the treatment of addiction, as well as the three “pillars of health” – sleep, nutrition, and exercise. In this position, Dr. Wind served as a clinical consultant with multiple healthcare facilities, and developed innovative healthcare related software applications. Dr. Wind has served as co-chair of the American Psychological Association’s Advisory Committee on Colleague Assistance, with an emphasis on furthering the national movement of professional wellness. He holds the position of Executive Director of the Tennessee Colleague Assistance Foundation, Tennessee’s statecontracted peer support program for mental healthcare providers, in addition to serving as an adjunct faculty member in Vanderbilt University’s Department of Psychology.
Since 2015, Dr. Wind has been with JourneyPure, a company specializing in the treatment of addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, where he serves in the role of Chief Clinical Officer. He has also served since 2018 as Director of Clinical Strategy for Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center. Dr. Wind currently lives outside of Nashville, TN with his son, and spends his free time enjoying music, golf, reading, and traveling.
Financially Sponsored By
- Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center