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Ethics in the Digital Age: AI, Social Media, and Emerging Technologies in Clinical Practice

$150.00

Artificial intelligence (AI) and social media are rapidly transforming the landscape of mental health practice. From AI-assisted documentation tools and chatbot-based interventions to clinicians’ professional presence on social media and emerging boundary challenges, these technologies introduce complex ethical considerations for practitioners.

Mental health professionals must navigate evolving technological standards while continuing to adhere to established professional ethical codes, including those of the American Counseling Association (ACA), American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA), National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and American Psychological Association (APA).

This course equips clinicians at all stages of their careers with practical, ethically grounded decision-making tools for integrating AI technologies and managing social media presence in clinical practice. Participants will explore key ethical principles related to confidentiality, informed consent, documentation, professional boundaries, and digital professionalism. Through case examples and applied decision-making frameworks, clinicians will learn strategies to responsibly incorporate emerging technologies while safeguarding client welfare, confidentiality, and professional integrity.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and social media are rapidly transforming the landscape of mental health practice. From AI-assisted documentation tools and chatbot-based interventions to clinicians’ professional presence on social media and emerging boundary challenges, these technologies introduce complex ethical considerations for practitioners.

Mental health professionals must navigate evolving technological standards while continuing to adhere to established professional ethical codes, including those of the American Counseling Association (ACA), American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA), National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and American Psychological Association (APA).

This course equips clinicians at all stages of their careers with practical, ethically grounded decision-making tools for integrating AI technologies and managing social media presence in clinical practice. Participants will explore key ethical principles related to confidentiality, informed consent, documentation, professional boundaries, and digital professionalism. Through case examples and applied decision-making frameworks, clinicians will learn strategies to responsibly incorporate emerging technologies while safeguarding client welfare, confidentiality, and professional integrity.

Course Title:

Ethics in the Digital Age: AI, Social Media, and Emerging Technology in Clinical Practice

Course Duration

3 Hours (180 Minutes)

Course CE’s:

3 CE’s- Ethics

NBCC Content Area:

Ethics (NBCC Content Area: Counseling Ethics)
Primary focus: Ethical standards, legal considerations, and technology-assisted counseling practices.

Course Level:

All levels

Course Date: 

Apr 24, 2026

Course Type and Location:

Live in person- The Hampton Inn, Berry Farms Franklin, TN

Time:

1pm-4:30pm

Investment:

$150

Course Attendees:

Grad Students, Associate Professionals, Licensed Professionals 

Course Instructor:

Stacy Phillips, LPC-MHSP, S, C-DBT

Course Learning Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify key ethical principles that apply to AI use in clinical mental health practice.

  2. Analyze confidentiality, informed consent, and documentation risks related to AI-assisted tools.

  3. Evaluate ethical challenges related to clinicians’ social media presence and client interactions online.

  4. Apply ethical decision-making models to technology-related dilemmas.

  5. Develop risk-mitigation strategies for integrating AI and managing digital presence responsibly.

Please read the COURSE AGREEMENT prior to signing up!