Scope of practice (SOP) defines the outer parameters of the permitted activities of a specific profession. As behavioral health clinicians (BHCs) in integrated settings, our scope intentionally blurs with the scope of other disciplines. This can be both a source of liberation and anxiety–especially since BHC scope of practice has never been clearly defined. This session will present a new model for defining BHC scope of practice, including ethical considerations and application to training, on-boarding, credentialing, and advocacy.
Alex Hulst, Practice Manager, Family Health West Alex Hulst PhD, LMFT
Maya Obstfeld, Inpatient/Outpatient Behavioral Health Provider, St Mary's Family Medicine Residency Maya Obstfeld LMFT
Tonya Cook, Faculty, St. Mary's Family Medicine Residency Tonya Cook PharmD
Eman Attar, Marriage and Family Therapy Candidate, St. Mary’s Family Medicine Residency Program Eman Attar
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