Best Practices for Telehealth

Best Practices for Telehealth (2HR) Presented by Danielle Doskocil

$45.00

Categories: General Skill Building, Online Course

Course Description

An essential tool for mental health professionals seeking to thrive in today’s market, this course offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and excelling in the rapidly evolving Telemental Health field. Participants will explore the evolution of telehealth, from its origins in telephone based psychiatry to its current role in mental health counseling and crisis services. The course highlights technological advancements and best practices crucial to contemporary clinical practice by analyzing virtual mental health’s benefits and challenges, ethical considerations, and technological requirements. Participants will identify clear protocols and procedures, future landscapes, and practical strategies for Telemental Health practice

Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

Deepen their understanding of the scope of contemporary telehealth services in mental health practice.
Analyze the benefits and challenges of telehealth implementation.
Apply best practices and technological tools for effective telehealth delivery.

Social workers completing this course receive 2 Cultural Competency asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 hours of Cultural Competency continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Danielle Doskocil, LMHC

Recording Date: 02/12/2026

Course Format

NBCC ACEP # 7091, CE Training Workshops has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #7091. Programs that do not qualify are clearly identified. CE Training Workshops is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. CE Training Workshops designates this continuing education activity for 3 continuing education hours.

CE Training Workshops, LLC, #1770, 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: 08/02/2025 to 08/02/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical continuing education credits.

Meet Your Facilitator

Dannie Doskocil is a Licensed North Carolina Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Licensed K-12 School Counselor, and a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider with over two decades of experience. After obtaining her Master of Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Florida in 2001, she earned a second master’s in Clinical Social Work from the University of Central Florida in 2005, with specializations in addictions and social policy.

Dannie was a pioneer in the field of telemental health, establishing her virtual private practice in 2016 where she specializes in treating preteens, teens, and emerging adults. When the world shut down in 2020, she played a critical role in training school counselors and social workers in one of the largest U.S. districts and authored their inaugural policy manual for virtual services. Her expertise has been showcased at national platforms like the 2017 National Conference on Addiction Disorders. As a “trainer of trainers,” she has been influential in shaping discussions around clinical assessments, trauma, and telehealth.

Dannie is an author and mother of a very sassy Hufflepuff with special needs. With a trauma-informed approach, Dannie remains committed to making mental health services accessible to everyone.

Syllabus

Introduction

This course explores the role of telehealth in modern mental health practice. Participants will examine the evolution of telehealth services, assess current applications, and learn best practices for delivering effective, ethical, and sustainable care in virtual settings.

Objective 1: Understand the Scope of Contemporary Telehealth Services

Participants will review the history and evolution of telehealth and define its current scope within mental health practice. Emphasis will be placed on how telehealth has expanded access to care and reshaped clinical service delivery.

Objective 2: Analyze the Benefits and Challenges of Telehealth Implementation

This section examines the advantages of telehealth, including accessibility and continuity of care, alongside challenges such as technology limitations, privacy concerns, and clinical boundaries. Participants will also explore future areas of growth and innovation in telehealth services.

Objective 3: Apply Best Practices for Effective Telehealth Delivery

Participants will learn best practices for providing mental health services via telehealth, including the use of essential technologies, ethical considerations, and strategies for maintaining therapeutic presence online. The course will also address continuing education needs and self-care practices specific to telehealth work.

Summary and Q&A

The course concludes with a review of key concepts and an opportunity for reflection and discussion to support effective integration of telehealth into clinical practice.