
Professional Ethics and Boundaries for Mental Health Professionals
Learn ethics and boundaries for Social Workers, Marriage and Family Counselors, and Mental Health Counselors. Explore codes of ethics and real case studies to enhance professional practice.

About this course
Navigating the intricate landscape of ethics and professional boundaries presents a unique challenge for mental health practitioners. This training addresses these challenges head-on, providing attendees with the critical tools and knowledge needed to establish, maintain, and uphold the highest ethical standards in their professional practice. Through a blend of theoretical understanding, case study analysis, and practical scenario solutions, this course aims to fortify participants' decision-making abilities, enabling them to strike a balance between empathetic client interaction and professional propriety. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of boundary-related dilemmas, the consequences of ethical breaches, and strategies to prevent such situations, thus contributing to healthier therapeutic relationships, risk mitigation, and enhanced overall quality of care. This course is a vital resource for those seeking to enrich their professional competence and sustain their credibility in the ever-evolving realm of mental health care.
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Jennifer A. Cataline is a highly experienced mental health clinician with over two decades of experience. She currently works at Maryhaven in Marysville, Ohio, performing diagnostic assessments, individual counseling for mental health and substance use disorders, and facilitating anger management groups. From 2016 to 2021, she operated her private practice, Clearview Services, and supervised the Clearview Driver Intervention Program. Cataline also served as a part-time SUD clinician at the Family Resource Center in Findlay, Ohio, and taught addiction counseling theories at The University of Findlay as an adjunct faculty member. She was a Senior Clinical Manager at A Renewed Mind, overseeing program and staff development. Her early career included roles at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Wyandot Counseling Associates, and Family Resource Centers, handling diagnostic assessments and counseling. Cataline holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Heidelberg College.
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