Live Professional Workshop: New Laws and Regulations That Impact Mental Health Practices in Maryland

When

1:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Where

Virtual

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Join us for a Professional Workshop for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other mental health professionals!

Earn 3 FREE CEs

Presented by: Paul C. Berman, Ph.D, licensed psychologist, private practice in Towson, Maryland

This workshop will focus on recent changes in state law impacting mental health professionals in Maryland. Maryland legislation from the 2023 Maryland General Assembly will be reviewed including bills that failed and those that were enacted into law including legislation involving mandated outpatient treatment, pilot programs to pay for health care on a capitated basis, digital therapeutics, and scope of practice issue for various professions. In addition, the presentation will include discussion of telehealth and the impact of the end of the public health emergency. A PowerPoint presentation will be used to stimulate presentation and discussion of these various issues.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss legislation considered by the Maryland legislature in 2023 which impact the practice of psychology.
Identify emerging trends including digital therapeutics.
Explain the impact of the end of the public health emergency on professional practice.

Approval Statement:

Psychologist Statement: Sheppard Pratt is authorized by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a sponsor of continuing education. Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CE activity. Sheppard Pratt designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.0 contact hours for Psychologists.

Social Worker Statement: Sheppard Pratt is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners of Maryland to offer continuing education for Social Workers. Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CE activity. This activity is approved for 3.0 contact hours in Category I credits for Social Workers.

Counselor Statement: Sheppard Pratt has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Sheppard Pratt is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This activity is available for 3.0 NBCC clock hours.