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Ensuring your Telebehavioral Health Training is a Good Fit

Why Counselors Should Train in Telehealth 

The flexibility of online counseling allows therapists to transition from in-person therapy to a virtual office, a trend that has become even more appealing since the COVID-19 public health crisis. But without adequate telemental health training, licensed counselors may find themselves at a disadvantage.

Regardless of the practice format, online and in-person counselors should apply ethical wisdom to only practice within their scope of competence. With a high-quality training program, you will feel more comfortable as an online counselor and carry less risk as a telemental health provider. Before jumping into virtual sessions with clients, a training program can show you what skills–or instructional content areas–will help shape your telemental health practice. Discovering your knowledge gaps is often the first step to achieving telehealth competency.

Finding the Right Program

Once you decide to further your training, you may wonder where to turn. Our recommendation is to look for coursework that covers the clinical, ethical, legal, and technological aspects of virtual counseling. It’s also advisable that your telemental health training program be presented by a reputable, experienced educational provider who can move you closer to your goals. 

Signs of a High-Quality Program: 

  • The reputation, background, and approaches are trustworthy.
  • Direct contact from course mentors gives you the opportunity to ask questions, either during or after the presentation. 
  • If your profession’s member organization approves continuing education credits, then this strengthens the reliability of the training program.
  • The trainer has an educational and professional background in the topic.
  • The chosen training organization displays professionalism in all correspondence, including its presence on the web. 

Other Questions to Consider:

  • Is the training suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners? 
  • Can your colleagues vouch for the trainer or the organization's track record?
  • Are disability accommodations provided during training sessions?  

Opportunities from the Telehealth Certification Institute 

You can build competence (and confidence) through a recognized telemental health training program. Whether you’d like to register for a free webinar, a specialized online course, or a comprehensive telebehavioral health training program, the Telehealth Certification Institute is here to support you. We partner with nationally-recognized behavioral health organizations, experts from other industries, and leading counselors in the field to deliver content that you can trust. 

By: Michael Tugendhat