Law and Ethics of Imminent Harm: Understanding Mandatory Reporting and Client Lethality Obligations
Presented by: Eric Ström, PhD, Attorney at Law, LMHC (he/him)
When: Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours: 3 Law and Ethics CEs | $99.00
For many clinicians, client lethality and mandatory reporting are some of the most difficult topics to navigate. In this workshop, we will examine the applicable Washington State and Federal laws regarding mandatory reporting obligations, specifically focusing on how these rules apply to behavioral health and substance use disorder clinicians. We will also discuss the boundaries and standards of clinician liability for client harm to self or others as defined in Washington State case law. Participants will gain increased ability to implement strategies to minimize risk and to limit liability to best support their clients. This course is intended to meet ethics CEU requirements
Objectives:
- Describe Washington state legal standards regarding duty to warn/duty to protect
- Locate and compare legal and ethical standards regarding mandatory reporting obligations
- Create and evaluate strategies to meet legal reporting requirements while maximizing client support