Jeffrey E. Barnett, Psy.D., ABPP will present detailed information on how to integrate various technologies into your practice ethically, legally, and with clinical effectiveness. The technologies that most clinicians currently use and that may be integrated into one’s practice will be described. This program will include research evidence on the effectiveness of various technologies and of telepsychology for treating a wide range of issues. There will be a focus on the ethical and legal issues relevant to the practice of telepsychology, common pitfalls clinicians need to avoid, strategies for promoting clinically effective telepsychology services, and relevant risk management strategies.

Dr. Barnett is a licensed psychologist who is Board Certified in both Clinical Psychology and Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. Areas of expertise include ethics and practice issues for mental health professionals. He is a distinguished practitioner of the National Academies of Practice; and has served as chair of the Ethics Committees of the Maryland Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, and the American Board of Professional Psychology, and as vice chair of the Maryland psychology licensing board. Dr. Barnett is a former president of the Maryland Psychological Association, as well as former president of three different divisions of the American Psychological Association. He has over 250 publications (including 12 books) and has provided over 300 professional presentations and workshops in person and online.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
By the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the literature relevant to the effectiveness of telepsychology for treating a range of mental health issues.
2. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the various technological innovations that may be used to enhance the delivery of clinical services.
3. Describe the steps to take to avoid the ethical and legal pitfalls relevant to telepsychology practice.
4. Articulate the strategies for managing risk when providing telepsychology services.

CE 2.0 Hours (for Missouri psychologists only)

LOCATION AND TIME:
The Foundry Bakery (314-884-1116) 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Registration
11424 Dorsett Road 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Dinner
Maryland Heights, MO 63043 7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Program

COST:
$40 for paid SLPA members (dinner and CE included).
$40 for non-psychologist guests (dinner only; no CE certificate issued).
$25 for paid SLPA student members.
$60 for non-member psychologists (dinner and CE included).