This course teaches clinical supervision, and describes the benefits of competency-based supervision. We will explore the groundwork & rationale of effective supervision; examine the impact of cultural competence in terms of discrimination, microaggressions, and power differentials; and apply concept learning to case studies in breakout session
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Define what supervision is and how to become a competent supervisor.
- Implement survey feedback from supervisees regarding their concerns about ineffective supervision.
- Address stages from the Learning Cycle of performance, observation, reflection, feedback/evaluation, and planning.
- Apply the Learning Cycle to a new supervisee in a breakout session.
- Differentiate Myths vs. Facts of Supervisor’s perceptions.
Social workers completing this course will receive 3 Clinical recorded distance learning asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 hours of Ethics, Clinical, and General Skill Building continuing education training.
Course Format: This course is a recorded asynchronous distance learning course delivery with downloadable presentation slides and, if applicable, course supplemental handouts. The learner is required to complete an evaluation assessing the applicability of the course to meet their learning and development needs, and pass a quiz based on course content with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test as needed until a satisfactory score is achieved. Once the learner has completed the evaluation and successfully passed the quiz, they will be able to return to their account dashboard and view/download their certificate.
Target Audience: Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists.
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Course Syllabus:
I. Welcome and Introduction
- Overview of the training session and learning objectives
- Presenter and participant introductions
- Icebreaker questions
- Reflection on the Zen proverb and its relevance to supervision
II. Understanding Clinical Supervision
- Definitions and frameworks from leading scholars (Haynes, Weston, etc.)
- Purpose and structure of supervision
- Key components: observation, evaluation, feedback, and gatekeeping
- Characteristics of competent supervisors
III. Supervisee Concerns and Experiences
- Review of survey findings on ineffective supervision
- Top concerns of graduate students in supervision
- Supervisee perceptions: favorable and unfavorable experiences
- Group discussion on supervisor self-awareness and adaptability
IV. The Learning Cycle in Supervision
- Introduction to the five stages of the Learning Cycle: Performance, Observation, Reflection, Evaluation/Feedback, Planning
- Importance of completing the cycle for effective supervision
- Factors that support or hinder the learning process
V. Applying the Learning Cycle
- Case study analysis in small group breakout sessions
- Application of the Learning Cycle to a new supervisee
- Consideration of multicultural, ethical, and personal influences
- Group debrief and discussion
VI. Implementing Competency-Based Supervision
- Overview of Competency-Based Supervision (CBS)
- Transitioning from assumed to demonstrated competence
- Key domains of supervisor competence
Importance of ethics, knowledge currency, and professional development
VII. The Three Supervisory Roles
- Understanding and balancing the roles of: Counselor, Teacher, Consultant
- Role-specific strategies and examples
- Use of supervision tools (e.g., session reviews, training interventions, collaborative planning)
VIII. Feedback and Difficult Supervisee Scenarios
- Approaches to delivering constructive feedback
- Case studies: The “Savior”, The “Know-it-all”, The “Old Enough to Have Done it All”, The “Chicken Little”
- Discussion of supervisor roles in challenging situations
- Building insight and growth through supervision
IX. Myths vs. Facts in Supervision
- Common myths about supervision and why they persist
- Clarifying supervision vs. training, mentoring, and therapy
- Scenario discussion: Supervisory assumptions and power dynamics
- Strategies for evidence-based, inclusive supervision
X. Wrap-Up and Reflection
- Review of key concepts and tools
- Participant Q&A
- Final reflections on supervisory growth and competence
- Completion of evaluation for certificate and feedback
Recording Date: 2/26/2024
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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Request for Special Accommodations: Learners can request special accommodations by contacting the administrative team at admin@ceus-ondemand.com