Determining the appropriate level of care for clients is not only a clinical decision—it’s also an ethical one. Join Dr. Kasi Howard, a leading expert in trauma-informed care and founder of Innova Recovery Center, as she explores the ethical assessment and referral of clients across various levels of care. This session will offer practical guidance grounded in professional codes of ethics, clinical best practices, and real-world case examples.

Whether you’re navigating outpatient, intensive outpatient, PHP, or residential treatment options, this webinar will provide a more transparent framework for making ethical decisions in your role. This training is ideal for mental health clinicians, social workers, counselors, case managers, and other professionals seeking continuing education units (CEUs) and clinical clarity.

Learning Objectives

• Identify key clinical and ethical factors involved in determining the appropriate level of care for clients.
• Differentiate between outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), and residential treatment services based on client needs and risk factors.
• Apply ethical decision-making models when managing transitions and referrals in client care.
• Recognize the common pitfalls and biases that can affect level-of-care decisions.
• Review the relevant standards from professional codes of ethics (e.g., NASW, ACA, APA) concerning client care and safety.
• Demonstrate the documentation of clinical rationale and ethical justification for level-of-care recommendations.

Reserve your spot today and earn 1 FREE CEU credit while improving your ethical and clinical skills.