8a: November 14, 2025: Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Ethical Implications When Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology in Clinical Practice

Friday, November 14, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Pre-register by November 7, 2025

This is a virtual course, and will take place over Zoom.

A link to this virtual course will be sent one week prior to the event.

3 CEHs

$45.00 SLU Alumni and pre-registered SLU practicum instructors

$65.00 All others

Course Description
Presenter: Aaron M. Laxton, MSW, LCSW 

Title: Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Ethical Implications When Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology in Clinical Practice
*Meets Ethics Requirements

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the ethical considerations and professional standards for using AI technology in social work practice, in alignment with NASW's Code of Ethics.
• Critically evaluate AI tools and technologies to ensure they are evidence-based, effective, and ethical for use in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Develop practical and ethical decision-making skills for incorporating AI technology into the assessment process, including identifying appropriate AI tools, interpreting AI-generated data, and integrating these insights into comprehensive treatment plans.

Course Description: This 3-hour CE course is designed to equip social workers and clinical professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate AI technology into diagnosis and treatment planning. Participants will learn how to leverage AI tools to enhance clinical decision-making, improve client outcomes, and maintain ethical standards in practice. The course will cover the fundamentals of AI technology, its application in social work, and practical strategies for integrating these tools into everyday practice. Emphasis will be placed on aligning these practices with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) core competencies, ensuring a holistic, ethical, and client-centered approach.

Bio: Aaron M. Laxton, MSW, LCSW is the Executive Director of the Assisted Recovery Center of America, where he has successfully integrated AI technology into the practice, collaborating with over 95 interdisciplinary professionals. He earned his Master of Social Work from Saint Louis University and is currently in his third year of a PhD program, focusing on addiction research. Aaron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Missouri. With over thirteen years of experience in social services within Missouri, he has devoted his career to assisting individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) and substance use disorder (SUD), as well as their families. Aaron's personal lived experience with addiction is his most asset, allowing him to bring deep empathy and insight to his professional work.