Social work students are invited to join the Director of Tele-Behavioral Health Education, Everett Smith Jr, for an online discussion on virtual social work practice. Social work students from the University of Maryland Baltimore, Universities at Shady Grove, Online MSW, and University of Maryland Baltimore County programs are all welcome to attend this informal talk on determining a client's suitability for teletherapy.
11/20/2026 1:00 – 2:30 PM Determining a Client's Fit for Teletherapy
Register here: https://umaryland.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xa97j1WBSw2CaRpUDe7gEw
This Telehealth Talk aims to help social work students understand the best practices for determining the appropriateness of teletherapy for clients. This interactive discussion will cover considerations for assessing teletherapy suitability with a particular focus on clinical severity, clnical approach, digital literacy, access to a therapeutic space, and safety. Students will learn practical strategies for discussing the fit of teletherapy with clients interested in virtual services.