It Takes a Village: Consultation, Referral, and Collaborative Care
The African proverb "It takes a village to raise a child" captures a fundamental truth about human flourishing—we cannot do it alone. The same principle applies to mental health treatment, where complex clients require collaborative care involving multiple providers, disciplines, and systems. This comprehensive 3-hour course examines the art and ethics of consultation, coordination, and collaboration in clinical practice. From seeking consultation for difficult cases to providing it to colleagues, from navigating referrals ethically to coordinating care across multi-disciplinary teams, participants will develop competencies essential for effective practice in today's integrated healthcare landscape.
3
CE Hours
8
Modules
16
Quiz Questions
4
Est. Minutes
What you'll learn
- Distinguish between consultation, supervision, and collaborative care models and apply each appropriately in clinical practice.
- Implement ethical procedures for seeking and providing clinical consultation in accordance with ACA Code of Ethics and state licensing requirements.
- Navigate the referral process effectively, including assessment of when to refer, identification of appropriate resources, and warm handoff techniques.
- Coordinate care with other providers while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams, understanding different professional roles and communication styles.
- Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to common dilemmas in consultation and collaboration.
- Utilize consultation as an ongoing professional development and self-care practice.
- Develop systems for maintaining communication and documentation across multiple providers.
Who it's for
Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists
Approval & credit
CounselorReady is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7760). This course awards 3 NBCC-approved CE hours; a certificate is issued on completion. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CounselorReady is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.