Cooley-Bennett, LCSW, LSCSW, CCDP-D, Terri

Ms. Terri Cooley- Bennett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, and a Co-occurring Disorders Professional-Diplomate.  She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Missouri Western State University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University Of Kansas. She is experienced in homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, sexual exploitation, trauma and poverty.  Ms. Cooley-Bennett is a Behavioral Health Consultant at Swope Health Services and is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Kansas.  She is a speaker and has served on the board of the National Association of Social Workers Missouri Chapter.

Managing Ethical Dilemmas in a Healthcare Setting

Speaker(s)

Terri Cooley-Bennett, LCSW, LSCSW, CDDP-D

Behavioral Health Professionals working in a healthcare setting are in a unique position. As part of an inter-disciplinary team working alongside medical professionals, there are particular ethical dilemmas that may arise. Mental Health Professionals are often key members of interdisciplinary teams in healthcare settings. How do mental health professionals uphold their Code of Ethics while working as part of an interdisciplinary team? What are some of the typical ethical concerns that arise from being part of an interdisciplinary team? How does a mental health professional handle these concerns? How is conflict handled among team members who are in disagreement about patient care, workplace conduct, etc.? What happens when mental health professional’s code of ethics are different from other professionals?

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