Advanced Ethics for Mental Health Professionals

By Tricia M Mikolon, Gary Patton, Marissa Babcock

Advanced Ethics for Mental Health Professionals well prepares mental health counseling and social work students for their future careers by providing them with in-depth coverage of legal and ethical issues they are likely to encounter in the field. The text explores the intricacies of the increasingly varied contexts in which counselors find themselves, such as community work, crisis counseling, court cases, telehealth, and more, offering content aligned with contemporary mental health demands.

The book examines historical perspectives, essential principles, the development of professional identity, and the application of ethical decision-making models in intricate clinical scenarios. It addresses critical themes such as decision-making capacity, integrated care, specific population needs, varying treatment settings, and the ethical implications of supervision and education in counseling, equipping future counselors to confidently navigate professional dilemmas and uphold ethical and legal standards.

Tailored to reflect the changing landscape and escalation of complex client engagements, Advanced Ethics for Mental Health Professionals is a vital tool for graduate-level law and ethics courses, as well as practicum, internships, counselor identity formation, and ongoing professional development.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GRGRGGBV
• ISBN13: 9798823384544
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"