National Psychology Training Consortium

Introductory --- Designed for psychologists who may have little to no background in a specialized skill or content area. The learner can become acquainted with the theoretical underpinnings, principles, methods, and perspectives of a content area. Although it can be used as a foundation for more advanced learning, a program may simply focus on breadth, enrichment or general knowledge.

Course Description and Target Audience

This presentation provides an introduction to legal terminology and concepts (including malpractice) which are relevant to the practice of clinical supervision. In addition, six ethical issues found in the literature are discussed to orient novice supervisors to these areas of concern that they are likely to encounter in their clinical supervision practice. Nine types of unethical behavior are discussed; supervisors need to monitor for these behaviors in their supervisees and their own clinical work.

The materials presented are believed to be an accurate cross section of the available literature pertaining to legal and ethical issues which a doctorial level clinical supervisor is likely to encounter in their clinical supervision process.

Note that many changes in mental health supervision and practice have occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The current research lacks an understanding of the impact of telehealth and remote work on supervision. 

In addition, this presentation does not exhaustively address ethical or legal issues. This presenter is also not a lawyer and recommends that supervisors seek legal advice as appropriate.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to identify six ethical issues which can emerge in the context of supervision.
• Participants will be able to identify seven legal concepts which are relevant to work as a clinical supervisor.
• Participants will be able to discuss components of supervisory malpractice.
• Participants will be able to identify nine types of unethical behavior that supervisors may observe in themselves and their supervisees.

Presenter Information

Dr. Dandurand has been a licensed psychologist in Missouri since 2018.  He earned his degree from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University - Los Angeles in 2016.  While at CSPP he completed practica at the University of California, Los Angeles Semel Institute and at Aegis Treatment Centers, giving him varied experience in working with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Substance Use Disorders, as well as a variety of frequently co-occurring disorders.  He completed his internship and post-doctoral residency at Pathways/Compass Health Network, where he continues to see a wide variety of clients in a rural mental healthcare setting.  Dr. Dandurand is primarily cognitive-behavioral in his theoretical orientation and draws significant influence from more behaviorally oriented approaches from his work as a Behavior Specialist while in graduate school.  He continues to appreciate the contributions of other theoretical approaches to the field.

Video Homestudy Format

CE’s for this homestudy training will be earned through completing the following tasks:

• Watch the presentation video and review all provided documents in their entirety.
• Pass the post-test questionnaire with at least 80% correct.

A program evaluation form will be provided to all who registered following the training. Please be sure to complete this form since your feedback helps direct future CE programming from our organization.

Registration Cost

This cost includes video links, materials, and tests required to obtain CE’s. Your CE certificate will be made available to you upon successful completion of the training (80% or higher on exam).

National Psychology Training Consortium (NPTC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NPTC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.