Law and Ethics Series

Legal and Ethical Issues in Behavioral Health  

Facilitated by Chandler Bay Resources and MeMHCA

  Supported by Adept of Me

Presented by Kozak and Gayer Attorneys at Law with ethics input by Jeri Stevens, PhD, LCPC

#1.  Navigating Changes to 42 CFR Part 2 

Virtual 2/6/26 Mike Burian

Objectives:

A. Review changes to record keeping and confidentiality under 42 CFR Part 2

B. Examine legal and ethical impacts on the workplace

#2.  Overview of Confidentiality 

Virtual 3/6/26 Mike Burian

Objectives:

A. Review confidentiality laws of HIPAA, FERPA, SUD, Maine statutes and rules, and Licensure requirements

B. Compare and contrast which laws to follow in behavioral health practice

#3.  Paperwork to Support a Behavioral Health Practice 

Virtual 4/9/26 Mike Burian

Objectives:

A. Review the consent and privacy paperwork required to support a behavioral health practice

B. Explore the balance between protecting the client information while showing evidence of treatment

#4.  Navigating Licensure Complaints 

Virtual May 12 @ 12 Ragner Jaeger

Objectives:

A. Exploration of most common licensure board complaints

B. Review steps to defending a licensure board complaint

#5. Telehealth Compliance 

Virtual June 12 @ 12 Ragner Jaeger

Objectives:

A. Explore and review Maine and federal telehealth laws and ethical dilemmas related to the laws

B. Discuss legal and ethical implications to the interstate compacts

#6.  Intersection of Counseling and the Legal System

 Live Acadia July 17 @ 12 Ragner Jaeger

Objectives:

A. Review steps to responding to a subpoena and tips on giving testimony

B. Discussion re: courtroom proceedings