HIPAA Training for Mental & Behavioral Health: Privacy Beyond the Basics
30 min
7 sections
14 quiz questions
Mental and behavioral health records carry protections that go beyond standard HIPAA requirements. This course covers psychotherapy notes, 42 CFR Part 2 substance use disorder protections, confidentiality with minors and families, and the critical exceptions when disclosure is required. Designed for therapists, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and clinical staff in behavioral health settings.
Course Content
1
Why Behavioral Health Privacy Is Different
4 min
2
Psychotherapy Notes—The Special Category
4 min
3
42 CFR Part 2—Substance Use Disorder Records
4 min
4
Treating Minors—Consent, Access, and Parental Rights
4 min
5
Family and Couples Therapy—Multiple Clients, Complex Confidentiality
5 min
6
Duty to Warn and Protect—When Danger Overrides Confidentiality
5 min
7
Mandatory Reporting and Legal Requests
4 min
What You'll Learn
Core HIPAA regulations and requirements
Protected Health Information (PHI) handling
Privacy and security best practices
Breach notification procedures
Real-world scenarios and applications
Compliance documentation requirements
Administrative SafeguardsPhysical SafeguardsTechnical SafeguardsAccess ControlsAudit ControlsIntegrity ControlsTransmission SecurityMobile DevicesLaptops & WorkstationsEmail SecurityePHI (Electronic)Paper RecordsVerbal DisclosuresMinimum NecessaryRight to AccessRight to AmendRight to AccountingRight to RestrictRight to Confidential CommunicationsNotice of Privacy PracticesAuthorization Requirements