Psychological Practice Sequence VII: Working with Couples and Families, Risk Management with the Suicidal Patient, and Legal and Ethical Issues presented by Retirement

Utah Psychological Association
and
The Trust
presents:

Psychological Practice Sequence VII: Working with Couples and Families, Risk Management with the Suicidal Patient, and Legal and Ethical Issues presented by Retirement  

Friday, September 29, 2017

Workshop Summary:

The times they are a changing.  The continued dominance of managed care companies over third party reimbursement and the new uncertainty created by the Affordable Care Act in both the private and public sectors have increased the complexity of the legal and regulatory environment faced by psychologists.  In this unpredictable environment, the need to avoid adverse disciplinary events remains an important priority and an active risk management strategy is still an essential element of professional practice.

After a brief introduction describing The Trust’s Risk Management Philosophy and Strategy, this workshop will focus on three specific topic areas: working with couples and families, working with potentially suicidal clients, and the ethical and legal challenges of developing a  professionally and personally appropriate retirement strategy.  The workshop is applicable to psychologists working in all types of settings where health services are provided.

6 Ethics Continuing Education Credits

15% off your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Policy premium (for 2 consecutive years at policy renewal).

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss The Trust Risk Management Philosophy, including strategies for identifying high risk situations and managing professional practice risks.
• Identify strategies for managing potential conflicts in conjoint treatment with couples and families.
• Identify risk management strategies in working with children with particular emphasis on the risks associated with divorced or divorcing families.
• Identify essential risk management strategies for assessing and managing outpatient suicide risk.
  Identify “post-vention”  strategies for managing risk after a patient suicide.
• Identify “self care” strategies for psychologists who have suffered the loss of a patient to suicide.
• Describe the different professional retirement pathways.
  Identify the  advantages and disadvantages of various strategies in planning for your own personal and professional retirement.
• Describe how to effectively and ethically close a professional practice.    

About the Speaker: Daniel O. Taube, J.D. 

Rates and Payment Information:

Early Bird Registration:

UPA Member Early Bird: $125
Non Member Early Bird: $225

Early Bird Registration expires one week prior to the event.

Regular Registration:

UPA Member: $150
Non Member: $250
UPA Student Member: $15
Student Non Member: $45

Register online at www.utpsych.org

To pay by phone, please contact UPA Executive Director Teresa Bruce at 801.410.0337

Make checks payable to Utah Psychological Association.

Day of event:
Registration begins at 8:30 am
Event starts at 9:00 am

Underground Parking at the Salt Lake City Public Library. 

Cancelations with full refund accepted one week prior to the event.

Not a member of UPA? Please consider joining. UPA has historically helped define the role of psychology in Utah and continues to play a strong role in making sure that psychologist have a voice in State legislation, licensing changes, and scope of practice. There are some very real challenges over the next several years that will require the support of as many psychologists as possible. Please visit www.utpsych.org or call (801) 410-0337 to join.