Presented by Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., J.D., M.S.W.
TARGET AUDIENCE: This training is appropriate to all levels of activity and for mental and behavioral health professionals from various disciplines.
Technology has revolutionized access to mental health services for people around the world. However, the ethical challenges presented by the rapid expansion of the use of technology in our field cannot be overstated. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health practice presents both benefits and significant risks. This session will provide an introductory level of understanding of AI and how it is currently being used in mental health practice, with a significant conversation around the possibilities for the future.
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Continuing Education: 3 credits
Alvord, Baker & Associates, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Alvord, Baker & Associates, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Alvord, Baker & Associates, LLC is authorized by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners as a sponsor of Continuing Education. A certificate for Category 1 credits will be awarded at the completion of each workshop.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI): A Threat to Therapy or a Powerful Problem-Solver?
- Define “Artificial Intelligence” (AI)
- Explain how AI is currently being used in mental health practice.
- Identify the ethical and legal concerns for using AI in mental health practice.
- Apply a framework to evaluate the ethical and legal concerns for the use of AI in mental health practice at a practical and policy level.
Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., J.D., M.S.W., Principal Consultant with Krase Consulting, is an expert on the professional ethics, and the intersection of ethics with legal responsibilities. She has years of experience consulting with government and community-based organizations to develop policy & practice standards.