Training · Webinar

Tech Ethics for School-Based Mental Health Professionals

Harnessing technology responsibly for enhanced student support.

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Webinar description

In an increasingly digital world, school-based social workers and mental health professionals face unique challenges and opportunities in harnessing technology to enhance student support. This 90-minute recorded webinar, “Tech Ethics for School-Based Mental Health Professionals,” is designed to help you navigate the ethical considerations and best practices associated with integrating technology into your professional practice. Join us for an engaging and informative session where we will explore the intersection of technology, ethics, and student well-being.

Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will:

  • Understand the ethical landscape: gain a clear understanding of the ethical principles and guidelines that govern the use of technology in school social work and mental health practice.
  • Identify ethical dilemmas: recognize common ethical dilemmas that arise when utilizing technology to support students, and learn how to proactively address them.
  • Explore technology tools: explore a range of technology tools and platforms that can be harnessed to enhance student engagement, communication, and support.
  • Enhance privacy and security: learn practical strategies to safeguard students’ privacy and maintain the security of sensitive information in a digital environment.
  • Promote digital literacy: develop strategies to promote digital literacy and responsible technology use among students, parents, and school staff.
  • Cultivate inclusivity: discover ways to ensure equitable access to technology resources and support for all students, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities.
  • Case studies and discussion: engage in case studies and group discussions to apply ethical principles and problem-solve real-life scenarios related to technology in school social work.

Target audience

This webinar is tailored for school-based social workers, mental health professionals, and counselors who are looking to effectively and ethically leverage technology to enhance their student support services. Whether you are just starting to integrate technology into your practice or seeking to refine your existing approaches, this webinar will provide valuable insights and strategies.

  • Counselors
  • Social workers
  • Psychologists
  • Therapists
  • Other professionals who work within the school mental health fields

Delivery platform

This webinar was recorded for on-demand viewing. If it becomes available again, registrants will receive a link to watch the training on their own time.

The training explores the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the evolving landscape of technology in school social work while upholding high ethical standards. Together, we can harness technology responsibly to create a positive impact on the well-being of students.

About the presenter

Vanessa Newton, LCSW-S, CDWF, EMDR Trained, TCYM Certified

As the Co-Founder of SocialNote and CEO & Founder of Colors of Austin Counseling, my passion and my life’s work is centered around providing quality, accessible, and inclusive mental health resources to as many people as possible.

Before private practice, I spent over a decade working with children and adolescents, along with their families. I moved from a high-paced acute medical setting to a crisis-focused school setting. Both experiences were extremely rewarding and taught me a lot about what it takes to work with youth within family systems.

I was previously employed as a School Social Worker at KIPP Austin Collegiate High School and a Medical Social Worker at Dell Children’s Medical Center and Children’s Memorial Hermann in Houston, TX, working in the Pediatric ICU with children and families dealing with chronic illnesses. I have experience working with grief and loss, depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, career-focused counseling, psychiatric crises, parent support, and adolescent issues.

These first two jobs were incredibly transformational for me, and I also know firsthand the challenges that come with the very unique and extremely important role of school-based mental health professionals.

SocialNote has been a long-time dream of mine, and teaming up with my brilliant software-developer husband, we were able to make this dream a reality when we launched SocialNote in 2019. Our mission is to educate and equip as many school-based mental health professionals as possible with the tools and technology needed to serve as many kids in the school system as possible.

Pricing

  • $35 for the training — can be purchased individually or for a team
  • $15 per CE Certificate
  • CEUs must be purchased separately for each individual who would like to obtain them. A post-webinar assessment must be completed with a passing score of 80% or higher.

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