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.