Annual Conference

Leisl Bryant, Ph.D., ABPP is a licensed New Hampshire and Massachusetts-based clinical and forensic psychologist, with board certification in Forensic Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. Working in both criminal and civil arenas, Dr. Bryant has maintained a private practice in clinical and forensic psychology for nearly two decades and has provided psychological services in a variety of forensic and therapeutic settings. Dr. Bryant brings extensive experience in forensic, clinical, and ethical consultation, academic instruction, and professional presentation to her role on the risk management team.

Objectives:

• Describe basic principles of ethics and risk management, as applied to several specific clinical situations that arise in professional practice
• List at least three areas of the ethics code relevant to expanding one’s psychological practice into new directions
• Describe potential risks psychologists face when growing their business in new areas
• Summarize at least three risk management strategies that can assist in mitigating risk
• Explain the current state of legality regarding this model of treatment; identify areas of unique risk when practicing PAT; and delineate at least five specific strategies for ethically managing those risks
• Define psychedelic assisted therapy (PAT)
• Differentiate between legal and illegal interjurisdictional telepsychology (IJTP) practice and explain multiple avenues for legal practice
• Define three benefits and three risks of using artificial intelligence in psychological practice
• Identify three aspects of HIPAA that apply to privacy and security in emerging technology
• Summarize four steps in preparing for transitions in professional practice, and three action steps when these changes occur
• Delineate at least four risk management strategies for IJTP, both within and outside of PSYPACT, including the management of patients in crisis across jurisdictions