Using Telehealth and Effective Documentation In Your Counseling Practice

Date:  Friday November 12, 2021  12:00PM - 2:00PM

Agenda:  

11:45AM       Chat and sign in

12:00 PM      Telehealth in Counseling Practice

12:30 PM      Ethics, HIPAA, & Telehealth

01:00 PM     Documentation Basics

01:30 PM Documentation, Ethics, & Reporting

01:45 PM     Resources

01:50 PM Question and Answer, Sharing, Wrap Up

Registration:

2 CEU hours for $15.00

Registration is on The Center for Counseling & Wellness website at www.thecenter4counseling.com.

Registration will be limited to 30 participants and will close on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM.

Learning Objectives:

Participants completing this presentation will be able to:

• Understand what Telehealth is and the various definitions.
• Identify the various HIPAA secure platforms for telehealth
• Understand the benefits and challenges of telehealth
• Learn tips for successful sessions
• Explore Ethics & HIPAA in relation to telehealth
• Understand effective, ethical, and legal documentation
• Documentation Do’s & Don’ts
• Learn and discuss Medicaid documentation requirements
• Learn about the ethics behind Documentation
• Access resources and advocacy

About the Instructor:

Illyana Annunziato, MA, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, EMDR Trained, has been working at The Center since her internship in 2018. She has recently been promoted to Associate Clinical Director and has over four years of direct clinical work with clients. Illyana currently oversees interns and plans to work toward her supervisor license in April 2022. Illyana has a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Webster University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. John Fisher College. She is passionate about advocating for those who do not have a voice, particularly underserved populations. As a member of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Minority Fellowship Program-Addictions Counseling, Illyana is dedicated in making a difference in the lives of others. She is a South Carolina LLR Certified Licensed Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Telemental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, is trained in Prepare Enrich, and is EMDR Trained. She works with adolescents, adults, and families who are struggling with anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, substance use disorders, process addictions, behavioral problems, relationship issues, and more. Illyana began integrating Telehealth into her regular practice after going on maternity leave in 2019 and has remained consistent in keeping up to date with the most current information and ethical guidelines regarding Telehealth. She is passionate about also ensuring documentation is accurate, effective, and compliant with all ethical and legal guidelines. She continues to serve others and has a desire to share her knowledge within the professional community.

Schedule and CEU credit:

Date:  Friday November 12, 2021  12:00PM - 2:00PM

Agenda:  

11:45AM       Chat and sign in

12:00 PM      Telehealth in Counseling Practice

12:30 PM      Ethics & Resources for TMH

01:00 PM     Documentation

01:30 PM Documentation & Ethics

01:45 PM     Question and Answer, Sharing, Wrap Up

Webinar sign-in is available 15 minutes before the webinar begins at 11:45 AM. There will be a check-in mid-way through the presentation and there will be no break due to the Webinar being only 2 hours long. When the course adjourns, a link for the Evaluation Form will be sent by email  within 24 hours to the email on file for the participant. A CEU certificate will be sent after receipt of the Evaluation Form within 5 working days.

SPONSOR The Center for Counseling & Wellness, Inc. (The Center) is a non-profit human services organization dedicated to serving the needs of the local community. Neither The Center nor any instructor has a material or other financial relationship with any health care-related business that may be mentioned in an educational program. If The Center were ever to use an instructor who had a material or other financial relationship with an entity mentioned in an educational program, that relationship would be disclosed at the beginning of the program. The Center takes all steps to ensure that all relevant program decisions are made free of the control of a commercial interest as defined in applicable regulatory policies, standards, and guidelines. The Center’s address and other contact information follows: 110 Ye Olde Kings Hwy, North Myrtle Beach, SC. Customer service: 1-843-663-0770; Fax: 843-663-0772; E-Mail: admin@thecenter4counseling.com; Website: www.thecenter4counseling.com; Tax Identification Number: 45-3110009.

Every instructor is either a compensated employee or independent contractor of The Center.

How to sign into the Webinar:

(1) By using a PC or Mac computer, participants can participate in this seminar from anywhere using the WebEx site or APP. The computer must be equipped with Internet access. (2) Computers (PC or Mac) with external speakers and/or headphones are required to listen to the Webinar. participants can type their responses to Webinar content by using an online special text feature. Only a keyboard is needed for the online text feature. (3) To use a tablet or mobile device you may download the WebEx app from the Apple Store (iOS) or from the Google Play Store. (4) To view the Webinar, participants will, by e-mail, be provided with a Registration Confirmation and instructions on how to link up to the Webinar. (5) PLEASE visit the WebEx site or APP a few days before the webinar to ensure that you will be able to view the webinar at the appointed time.  If you still need additional help, please contact The Center at 937-671-7703 by phone or text.