Mandatory reporting laws require clinicians to report concerns related to abuse, neglect, or harm, but navigating these obligations can be complex and emotionally challenging. This webinar will provide you with a clear understanding of their ethical and legal responsibilities in mandatory reporting, including recognizing reportable situations, maintaining client trust, and minimizing harm. Through case discussions and practical guidance, you will learn how to balance your duty to protect vulnerable individuals with your commitment to client confidentiality and therapeutic alliance.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Identify the key legal and ethical obligations of mandatory reporting, including what constitutes reportable abuse, neglect, and harm.
- Describe strategies for discussing mandatory reporting with clients in a way that fosters transparency, trust, and collaboration.
- Implement best practices for making reports effectively while minimizing disruption to the therapeutic relationship and ensuring client safety.
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Identify the key legal and ethical obligations of mandatory reporting, including what constitutes reportable abuse, neglect, and harm.
- Ethical vs legal dilemmas
- Differentiation between ethical and legal issues
Objective #2: Describe strategies for discussing mandatory reporting with clients in a way that fosters transparency, trust, and collaboration.
- How to initiate a conversation
- The importance of the informed consent form
Objective #3: Implement best practices for making reports effectively while minimizing disruption to the therapeutic relationship and ensuring client safety.
- The importance of consultation
- The importance of documentation
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 Ethics asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 1.5 Ethics continuing education training.
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
Recording Date: December 16, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5hrs Ethics continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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