This interactive two-hour workshop looks at the factors that make supervisor-supervisee relationships succeed. Participants learn to identify the elements that drive compatibility, assess what supervisors and supervisees each need and prefer, and apply strategies that encourage shared growth and effective collaboration. Case studies and guided discussion give attendees practical tools for matching supervisors and supervisees by compatibility. Both new and experienced clinical supervisors across mental health disciplines will find it useful.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Identify key factors for supervisor-supervisee compatibility
- Evaluate supervisors’ qualifications, skills, and mentoring styles, while assessing supervisees’ needs, learning preferences, and career goals
- Develop and implement matching strategies
Syllabus:
Objective #1: Identify key factors for supervisor-supervisee compatibility
- Understand the importance of aligning supervisee selection with professional and ethical standards
- Key factors for supervisor-supervisee compatibility
- Aligning expectations and feedback mechanisms
Objective #2: Evaluate supervisors’ qualifications, skills, and mentoring styles, while assessing supervisees’ needs, learning preferences, and career goals
- Assess supervisors’ attributes and expertise
- Evaluate supervisee needs, learning preferences, and career goals
Objective #3: Develop and implement matching strategies
- Understand the importance of a structured matching process
- Key elements to consider when developing a matching strategy
- Steps to implement an effective matching strategy
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Ericka Cables, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS
Recording Date: July 30, 2025
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 2hrs 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