JOIN US FOR THE 2026 LEG MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT SERIES
The Private Practice Toolkit: A Mental Health Month Event
Thursday, 5/28/26 | Online | Free Attendance | Earn 1 Free CE Credit
Eastern: 3:45 pm – 6:30 pm | Central: 2:45 pm – 5:30 pm | Mountain: 1:45 pm – 4:30 pm | Pacific: 12:45 pm – 3:30 pm
In honor of Mental Health Month, join us for a summit dedicated to strengthening the foundation of your private practice, featuring Christian Deck, MSW, LCSW, CTMH, and Dr. Dan Taube, JD, PhD. This fully interactive experience explores the essentials of modern practice, from mastering telemental health delivery to implementing the vital risk management strategies necessary to protect your professional future. Throughout the event, you will have the opportunity to participate in live Q&A with our speakers and connect with a community of mental health professionals, gaining the practical tools and peer support needed to thrive in today’s evolving clinical landscape.
Event opens 15 minutes before the hour. Registration ends 30 minutes before the event opens.
Space is limited – reserve your ticket below!
SUMMIT MODERATOR: Peter Fenger
CE PRESENTATION
LEG Mental Health Summit: Telemental Health in Practice: Competence, Ethics, and Client Care in the Digital Age 5/28/26
LIVE INTERVIEW
Risk Management for Private Practice
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Christian Deck, MSW, LCSW, CTMH, Lecturer, Indiana University School of Social Work
Christian is a senior lecturer at the Indiana University School of Social Work and co-owner of VibeWell Connect, a telehealth company. He teaches and researchers in the areas of telebehavioral health practice, distance education, and the use of Al in social work practice and education. He utilizes e-simulations designed to enhance student clinical practice skills in a virtual setting. He is interested in enhancing e-social work distance education through program development and technology design, as well as utilizing technology-based interventions within clinical social work.
Dr. Dan Taube, JD, PhD, Risk Management Expert & Consultant to The Trust
Dr. Daniel Taube brings a unique and formidable dual perspective to the field of professional liability, holding both a Juris Doctorate and a PhD in Clinical Psychology. As a Senior Risk Management Consultant with The Trust and Professor Emeritus at the California School of Professional Psychology, Dr. Taube has spent over three decades at the intersection of ethics, law, and mental health practice.
His extensive background includes serving on the APA Ethics Appeals Panel for over 20 years and founding the Forensic Family Child Track at Alliant International University. A seasoned practitioner in private practice since 1990, Dr. Taube is widely recognized for his ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable strategies for clinicians. He regularly consults with practitioners and agencies nationwide, helping them navigate the nuances of standards of practice, ethical dilemmas, and professional protection.
Sharlee Dixon, LSW
Sharlee is a Licensed Social Worker and practicing school clinician in North Carolina, supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds. She also contributes to Triad’s educational team, where she develops and edits exam prep materials for social work licensure.
Peter Fenger
Peter Fenger is the producer and host of "Behavioral Health Today," a leading podcast that explores the most pressing topics in mental and behavioral health. Since joining the show, he has played a key role in shaping its voice and direction—crafting compelling interviews, curating expert guests, and expanding its reach across platforms. His work behind the scenes, and now behind the mic, continues to connect listeners with expert insights, emerging trends, and human-centered perspectives that make a real impact.
Complimentary continuing education credit is provided through CEU Creations. Official board information is provided below.
CEU Creations presents:
LEG Mental Health Summit: Telemental Health in Practice: Competence, Ethics, and Client Care in the Digital Age 5/28/26
FEATURING:
- Earn your telemental health or ethics CE credits!
- The latest updates and practical refreshers on ethical, competent, and confident telemental health practice for today’s private practitioners.
EVENT INFO:
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Events open 15 minutes before the hour. Registration ends 30 minutes before the event opens.
COST:
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
Social Workers:
ASWB ACE – 1 Ethics CE credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hours
Psychologists:
APA – 1 CE credits
Counselors: 1 CE Ethics Hour
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hours
NY State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals:
NAADAC – This course is not eligible for NAADAC Contact hours.
Nurses:
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hours
Case Managers:
CCMC – 1 CE Ethics hours
Long-Term Care Administrators:
This course is not approved for NAB/NCERS participant hours.
Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credits.
Counselors: If this course awards Ethics hours, please note that some states do not recognize Ethics hours; in those cases, Contact hours will be awarded.
Target Audience: Social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses, and case managers
Counseling Skill Group:
N/A
OVERVIEW:
Telehealth has rapidly expanded access to mental health services, but delivering care through digital platforms requires careful attention to competence, ethics, and client suitability. This 1-hour training is designed for private practice professionals who want to strengthen their confidence and skill in telemental health service delivery. We will clarify what constitutes telehealth delivery, examine best practices for competent and ethical practice, and provide strategies for assessing client appropriateness. Participants will also gain practical guidance on informed consent, risk management versus emergency management, and navigating ethical dilemmas in the telehealth setting.
OBJECTIVES:
By attending this training, you will be able to:
1. Define telemental health and describe what constitutes telehealth delivery in mental health practice.
2. Identify best practices for competent and ethical telemental health service delivery.
3. Determine client/patient suitability for telemental health services using practical screening considerations.
4. Apply proper informed consent procedures specific to telemental health.
5. Differentiate between risk management and emergency management in telehealth contexts.
AGENDA (all times are Eastern):
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CE Presentation – Telemental Health in Practice: Competence, Ethics, and Client Care in the Digital Age | Christian Deck, MSW, LCSW, CTMH, Lecturer, Indiana University School of Social Work
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. TBD | Guest interview hosted by Sharlee Dixon regarding Private Practice Insurance | * This portion of the event is not eligible for CE credit *
PRESENTER BIO:
Christian is a senior lecturer at the Indiana University School of Social Work and co-owner of VibeWell Connect, a telehealth company. He teaches and researchers in the areas of telebehavioral health practice, distance education, and the use of Al in social work practice and education. He utilizes e-simulations designed to enhance student clinical practice skills in a virtual setting. He is interested in enhancing e-social work distance education through program development and technology design, as well as utilizing technology-based interventions within clinical social work.
COURSE PARTICIPATION INFORMATION:
To ensure you are ready to participate, please review these tips and tricks to ensure a better webinar experience.
This live webinar is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions. A computer or mobile device is required. Zoom account is not required.
You will receive a reminder email approximately 24 hours prior to the start of the training and a link to join the webinar will be in your CEU Creations account under Member Profile.
To receive credit, you must log in on time, attend the entire presentation, and interact.
POST EVENT: When the training ends, your attendance will be processed using Zoom analytics. Once processed, the evaluation link will be available in your account and we ask that you complete it within 3 days of the training. Once your evaluation is complete, your certificate will be available in your CEU Creations account within 24-72 hours.
Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
FINE PRINT
SOCIAL WORKERS: CEU Creations, #1239, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/24-11/22/27. Social workers completing this course receive 1 Ethics CE credit.
CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0616. This activity is approved for 1 Contact hours.
PSYCHOLOGISTS: 1 CE credits. CEU Creations is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CEU Creations maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
COUNSELORS: 1 CE Ethics Hour 
CEU Creations has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6941. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEU Creations is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0199. This activity is approved for 1 Contact hours.
ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS: This event is not eligible for NAADAC Contact hours.
NURSES: 1 Contact hours. CEU Creations is an approved provider of nursing CEs through the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number: CEP17905. All states retain their own licensing authority through their own boards. Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure transferability of the CE credits.
Cancellation Policy: Registrants must cancel their registration in their CEU Creations account. No email, faxes, or mail cancellations will be accepted. Cancellation fee: $25. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within five (5) business days prior to the workshop date.
Accessibility Accommodations: At CEU Creations, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all individuals. We strive to ensure our continuing education content, website, and services are usable by everyone, regardless of ability. We are continually working to enhance accessibility and user experience for all of our users. If you encounter any barriers, have questions, or wish to request accommodations, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us at [email protected] and a member of our team will review your message and respond promptly.
Event Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: In the event that CEU Creations cancels or reschedules an event, registered participants will be given the option to receive a full refund, a credit toward a different event of the same value, or to transfer their registration to the rescheduled date.
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