12-Hour Clinical Supervision Course: Skills, Models and Tools for Success
12.0 CREDIT HOURS (
Fulfills Maryland Social Work 12-Hour Supervision Training Requirement for New Supervisors
Course Overview:
The purpose of clinical supervision is to enhance a clinician’s professional skills, knowledge, and attitudes to become competent in providing quality care to clients. Supervisors are held to the ethical guidelines set by their appropriate association and must be able to work with challenges empathically and effectively in supervision, such as associate anxiety, resistance, and their own learning curve in becoming a supervisor.
This two-day immersive workshop provides the foundation for understanding the functions of supervision, the roles and responsibilities of supervisees and supervisors, and direction for meeting ethical standards and competencies. A variety of theoretical frameworks are described for use in individual, agency, or group settings. Techniques for handling supervision challenges are included, such as supervisee anxiety and novice supervisory anxiety, conflict in the supervisory relationship, and supervisor burn-out. Cultural factors of relevance to supervision will be explored to encourage attendees awareness of contextual factors. Ethical considerations of duty to warn, competence, and confidentiality are presented. Documentation practices will highlight how a supervisor can ensure proper record keeping. Attendees will be encouraged to engage in critical thinking through individual exercises, case studies, video analysis, and group activities. After completing this course, learners will feel more knowledgeable, skilled, and confident in succeeding in clinical supervision.
Presenter:
Diane Bigler LCSW, LSCSW is a nationally recognized mental health educator, clinician, and professional trainer with more than 25 years of clinical social work experience across residential, medical, in-home, outpatient, and private practice settings. Her career began in law enforcement as an Investigator, providing a unique foundation in crisis response, human behavior, trauma, and interdisciplinary collaboration that continues to inform her clinical and educational work. As a national and academic educator, Diane has trained mental health, healthcare professionals, employees, and police officers on a wide range of topics, with a focus on translating complex concepts into practical strategies for real-world practice. Diane is passionate about connecting with professionals through education, collaboration, and shared learning.
