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Somerset, Hunterdon, & Warren Psychological Association (SHWPA)
“Legal Concerns in Clinical Practice”
Presented by
James S. Wulach, Ph.D., JD
Friday June 16, 2023, 10:45 AM – 1 PM (5 minute break at 12:00)
Live Zoom Webinar / 2 Continuing Education Credits
Dr. James Wulach is a practicing psychologist and attorney in Edison, NJ. He is a Professor of Psychology at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, Coordinator of the Postgraduate Certificate Program in Forensic Psychology, Coordinator of the MA-JD dual-degree program with CUNY School of Law (which he designed), and faculty member of the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at John Jay College. Dr. Wulach is a Former President of NJPA, he received Psychologist of the Year, Distinguished Teacher Award and Lifetime Achievement Award from NJPA.
In a more litigious society, this program will provide Psychologists with updated State and National rules and regulations to facilitate solid practice strategies. Cases will be used to demonstrate and operationalize the information shared, while protecting patient confidentiality.
Learning Objectives – This program will help you to:
- 1. Summarize New Jersey and National Laws for Psychologists, including Ethics, Board Regulations and Law Suits.
- 2. List and utilize Risk Management Strategies in clinical practice.
- 3. Explain and apply legal and regulatory practices regarding Progress Notes, Subpoenas, Confidentiality and Billing.
- 4. Summarize current Continuing Education and Telehealth regulations.
Instruction Level: Intermediate
ADA Accommodations available upon written request by emailing virginiawaltersm4@gmail.com, no later than Friday April 28, 2023.
Program Fee: SHWPA Member $55, Non SHWPA Member $65, Students $15. Online registration and payment can be made at shwpa.org, OR by mailing a check payable to SHWPA and mailed to Tracy Menzie P.O. Box 644 Lebanon, NJ 08833. Please note – registration for this program will close on Wednesday June 14, 2023.
Continuing Education Credits/Administrative Fee for 2 credits (a separate fee paid to NJPA), paid online after the completion of the program. NJPA Administrative Fees: Sustaining Member – Free, NJPA Member $15, Non-NJPA Member - $25. The NJPA LINK will be provided to registrants during the program.
Contact: Virginia Walters, Psy.D. Program Chair of SHWPA – 908-438-3456-X8 / virginiawaltersm4@gmail.com
This workshop is co-sponsored by NJPA and SHWPA. NJPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. NJPA maintains responsibility for the program and its content.