Technology has brought about an era of incredible possibilities for enhancing behavioral health treatment. With this technology expansion comes a new era of ethical dilemmas that we did not face merely a decade ago. Social media and the internet have opened up our views of the world, and the world's view of us. During the recent pandemic we have seen additional supports related to utilizing technology emerge, as well as new dilemmas to consider. This presentation will examine how technology is impacting our work and professional boundaries and how we can respond to the uncertain situations that result. We will also explore some of the unique situations and elements that can occur when practicing in rural and frontier areas. 

At the conclusion of this session, participants will achieve these learning objectives 

•    Identify at least 3 best practices that relate to ethical practice when utilizing tele-conferencing in service delivery
•    List at least one factor that impacts the adoption of technology in practice
•    Understand the ethical implications of creating an on-line digital footprint when engaged in practice in rural and frontier areas
•    Describe how involvement with social media sites may impact clinician self-disclosure
•    Cite at least 1 strategy to maintain good digital hygiene in the workplace and how this relates to the ethical obligation of self-care

Cost: FREE

CEUs: 3 hours ethics

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 

Presenter:

Christina Boyd, LSCSW, LCAC 

Christina is currently the Workforce Development Coordinator for the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Center for Community Engagement and Collaboration, as well as an Associate Professor of Practice. She is also serves as a content expert on prevention with the Opioid Response Network State Targeted Response. Christina has worked in several behavioral health settings in rural areas of the country over the last 25 years.  She has participated in numerous grant projects focused on integration of behavioral health and prevention of substance use disorders. She works towards improving the delivery of integrated services in Kansas and across the country. She resides in western Kansas and is passionate about the equity of health resources in rural areas of our state. 

Questions: contact kusswro@ku.edu