Ethical Approaches to Providing Competent Behavioral Health Care
for professionals in behavioral health, psychologists, counselors, drug and alcohol counselors, & social workers
Presented by Dr. Mark Lukin
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Videos
The videos below include Part 1 and 2 of the training on "Ethical Approaches to Providing Competent Behavioral Health Care."
Part 1:
Ethical Approaches to Providing
Competent Behavioral Health Care
(Dr. Mark Lukin)
Part 2:
Ethical Approaches to Providing
Competent Behavioral Health Care
(Dr. Mark Lukin)
Description:
This training session focuses on enhancing understanding and application of ethical principles for behavioral healthcare providers (psychologists, counselors, drug and alcohol counselors, and social workers). The training session covers ethical principles, discusses their application, gives examples of common ethical dilemmas, describes an ethical decision-making model, and discusses cultural considerations when making ethical decisions. Ethics are designed to protect the public we serve by safeguarding their interests and giving us direction when conflicting interests arise in providing care.
Date Presented: Thurs., November 7, 2024, 8am – 12pm (Central)
Date Training Expires: November 7, 2026
Objectives:
- Name and describe the ethical principles for your profession.
- Identify potential ethical problems and apply the ethical principles.
- Identify three common ethical dilemmas occurring in behavioral healthcare.
Supporting Material
About the Speaker

Dr. Mark Lukin
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Mark Lukin is an experienced licensed psychologist with broad training in therapy, ethics, personality disorders, criminal justice, and threat management work, as well as supervision. He has taught 24 college courses, mostly doctoral level, and primarily at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Mark has worked in both private, non-profit, and public settings.
