The Ethical Mandate for Provider Self-Care
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Define the concepts of professional impairment and professional wellness in the behavioral healthcare sector.
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Develop insights regarding the most common impairment issues existing in behavioral healthcare.
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Demonstrate working knowledge of the potential ethical implications of professional impairment.
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Explain the critical importance of self-care in optimizing professional wellness.
Educational Goal
Description
In the behavioral healthcare sector, professional impairment continues to be a significant issue. Various types of impairment can impede one’s ability to perform effectively in their professional role. This type of impairment can result in negative professional consequences, ranging from a warning to complete censure. This presentation explores the etiology of professional impairment, barriers to seeking help, and the critical importance of self-care. A particular emphasis is placed on the types of professional impairment most commonly seen in behavioral healthcare, ethical considerations of professional impairment, and the many benefits of self-care.
Target Audience
- Addiction Professional
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
Presenters
Financially Sponsored By
- S2L Recovery