Clinical Supervision: An Overview
Hours: 3.00
Clinical supervision requires flexibility and a clear understanding of the supervision process. In this course, you will learn about the process, structure, and issues involved in the supervisory relationship, as well as ways to become a stronger supervisor in the clinical setting.
Clinical supervision requires flexibility and a clear understanding of the supervision process. In this course, you will learn about the process, structure, and issues involved in the supervisory relationship, as well as ways to become a stronger supervisor in the clinical setting.
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As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is approved to offer co-sponsored psychology continuing education by the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
Illinois Professional Counselor/Clinical Counselor
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
National Board for Certified Counselors
Relias, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6110. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Relias , LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This activity is approved for 3.0000 contact hours.
Ohio Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Provider # RTX050401 (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours
Ohio Professional Counselor Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Provider # RCX100502 (CEBroker Provider: 50-290)
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
Ohio Social Worker Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
Association of Social Work Boards
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Relias LLC is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Relias LLC maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 3.00 Clinical continuing education credits.
Course Delivery Format: Asynchronous Distance Learning-interaction includes quizzes with questions and answers, post-tests. This module is Reading-Based Online.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services, Social Work Unit
Relias, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0009.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of licensed master social work and licensed clinical social work in New York. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice for an LMSW and LCSW. A licensee who practices beyond the authorized scope of practice could be charged with unprofessional conduct under the Education Law and Regents Rules.
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias Learning are considered “self-study” under section 74.10(c)(2)(ii)(b)(4) of the Commissioner’s Regulations. The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
Social workers will receive 3.00 continuing education hours for participating in this course. This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
Florida Board of Psychology
Florida Board Of Psychology (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Psychologists will receive 3.00 hours.
Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist Continuing Education Sponsor
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
Relias, LLC, is recognized by New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0011
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias, LLC are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT)
Relias, LLC, is recognized by New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. #MFT-0009
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board of Psychology
West Virginia Board of Social Work
West Virginia Board of Social Work (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists
South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals
This course has been approved by Relias LLC, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 3.00 CE. NAADAC Provider #86124, Relias, LLC is responsible for all
aspects of their programming.
Breining Institute for Registered Addiction Specialists
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
Provider approved by CCAPP, Provider number 1S-06-729-0220 for 3.00 CEH's
Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals
Education hours MCBAP-R
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
Missouri Credentialing Board
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
Content Area: S1
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
National Alliance for Direct Support Professional Frontline Supervisor Training
California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators
Relias Learning is an approved provider of Continuing Education. Provider number: CP40 910 H 0318 for 3.00 CEHs.
Pennsylvania Certification Board
PCB Approved Education
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
Connecticut Certification Board
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
Illinois Alcohol and Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association
Categories Counselor II, Preventionist II, CARS II, CODP I or II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CAAP II, CRSS I or II, CVSS II, , CPRS I or II, MAATP II, , CFPP II, NCRS II
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority
This activity is approved for 3.00 contact hours.
Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Indicate the responsibilities of a supervisor, the elements of effective supervision, and ways that supervisors can effectively structure supervision sessions.
Identify the key components of the major models of clinical supervision.
Define the supervisor’s responsibilities for effectively addressing legal and ethical issues that arise, as well as crisis and other high-risk situations.
Determine an effective approach for addressing difficulties that arise within the supervisory relationship.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Section 2: Overview of Supervision
Meet Samantha
Why is Supervision Necessary?
Definitions of Supervision
Types of Supervision: Administrative vs. Clinical
What Do You Think?
Training and Experience Requirements for Supervisors
Responsibilities of Clinical Supervisors
Review
Summary
Section 3: The Supervisory Process
Structuring the Supervisory Relationship
Components of the Supervision Contract
Establishing Parameters Around Evaluation
Evaluation Tools in Supervision
Meet Kim
Elements of Effective Supervision
Qualities of Effective Supervisors
Elements of Counterproductive Supervision
Structuring the Supervision Session
Quick Check
Methods of Observation in Supervision
Maximizing the Benefits of Direct Observation
Guidelines for Constructive Criticism
Process of Termination
Review
Summary
Section 4: Models of Supervision
Guiding the Supervision Process
Psychotherapy-Based Models of Supervision
Competency-Based Supervision
Developmental Models of Supervision
Review
Summary
Section 5: Legal and Ethical Considerations
Law and Ethics Affect Supervision
Code of Ethics
Ethical Decision Making
Informed Consent
Confidentiality
Quick Check
Boundaries and Dual Relationships
Shifting Dynamics in Supervision
Case Example
The Supervisor as a Gatekeeper
Documentation
Review
Summary
Section 6: Dealing with Crisis Situations and Risk Management Issues
Liability in Supervision
Understanding Malpractice and Limiting Liability
High-Risk Scenarios
Assessment and Reporting of Suicidal Ideation
Assessment of Homicidal Ideation
Reporting of Homicidal Ideation
Assessment and Reporting of Child Abuse
Review
Summary
Section 7: Difficulties Within the Supervisory Relationship
Impediments to Supervisee Development
Supervisee Resistance
Factors Related to Resistance
Responding to Resistance
Personal or Life Issues Impacting Supervision
Differences in Culture, Religion, and Other Values in Supervision
Burnout
Compassion Fatigue
Managing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
How to Involuntarily Terminate Supervisees
Review
Summary
Section 8: Other Concepts for Consideration
Building Cultural Competency
Individual vs. Group Supervision
Supervision for Supervisors
The Parallel Process
Review
Summary
Section 9: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Brent received his masters and doctoral degrees from the University of Maine. Over the past 20 years, he has worked in a number of clinical positions at an acute care psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facility and within private practice. He has provided both evaluative and therapeutic services within emergency departments and forensic, inpatient, residential, and nonresidential substance abuse and co-occurring disorders programs. His clinical interest areas include evaluation and treatment of adolescent addiction disorders, chronic pain, insomnia, and anxiety disorders. He is a part-time faculty member at both Husson University and the University of Maine where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on subjects including substance use disorders, adult and child psychopathology, and healthcare administration and management. Disclosure: Brent Scobie, PhD, LCSW has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.Staff Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA
Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments. Disclosure: Kimberly Workman, MA discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Staff Writer: Stephanie L. Furness-Kraft, LCSW, CCTP
Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Professional Writing from The College of New Jersey and a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and has particular interest in resilience and secondary traumatic stress among behavioral health providers. The majority of Stephanie’s work has included behavioral health counseling and medical case management. Stephanie served as part of the National Health Service Corps from 2016-2018, providing outpatient counseling to underserved populations including military service members and their families. Stephanie has designed and delivered training on many topics such as LGBTQIA+ sensitivity, youth suicide prevention, and how to provide in-community services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Disclosure: Stephanie L. Furness-Kraft, LCSW, CCTP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Intermediate level Marriage and Family Therapists; Intermediate level Professional Counselors; Intermediate level Psychologists; Intermediate level Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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