OPA Ethical & Legal Updates

Presented by Paul Cooney & David Madigan

October 24, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Via Zoom

Course Description:

Managing risk is an important aspect of operating a mental health practice in Oregon. Join two attorneys as they share experiences from their combined 55 years of representing mental health professionals. We will discuss the important factors in making informed decisions including legal and ethical considerations as well as the potential risks and benefits to both the patient and the therapist.

During our discussion, therapists will be encouraged to share what works effectively in their practice, as well as what problems they have faced. Bring your questions and we will do our best to find the answers.

Benefit from both the mistakes and best practices of other therapists from around Oregon and join the discussion which will include:

• How to use Artificial Intelligence in your practice
• What to do if ICE shows up at your office.
• New regulations related to treating minors and new disclosure requirements
• Abuse reporting – Oregon is a little different
• Learn the top 10 things that get therapists into trouble
• Ethical decision-making when crossing boundaries, and post-therapy relationships

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how to effectively use Artificial Intelligence in their practice
• Demonstrate the ability to make a pan in case ICE or police show up at their practice
• Apply ethical decision-making skills in avoiding common ethical pitfalls facing Oregon therapists
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively plan and document boundary crossings.
• Apply Oregon’s new regulations related to treating minors   
• Apply mandatory abuse reporting regulations to their practice