Clinical Supervision Part 2: Pitfalls and Dilemmas of Clinical Supervision and Consultation (3HR) Presented by Shannon McCabe, MA, LCAS, CCS, CCJP, CPS

Clinical Supervision Part 2: Pitfalls and Dilemmas of Clinical Supervision and Consultation (3HR)

$45.00

Categories: Clinical Supervision, Ethics, Online Course Tags: clinical supervision, ethics, stripe, Stripe only

Description

In this segment of the series, we will discuss the complexities of Clinical Supervision and implementing best practices such as boundaries & ethics, balancing clinical & administrative functions, and the different supervisory roles such as teacher, counselor, and consultant. We will practice through case study application giving feedback in difficult situations when working with supervises such as the “know it all” or the “old enough to have done it all”.

Upon completion of training, participants will be able to:

Define the complexities of Clinical Supervision.
Identify Core Concepts Surrounding Boundaries – Dual Relationships, Counseling vs Supervision.
Practice implementation of the Supervisory Contract.
Create an Individual Development Plan.
Review appropriate documentation for the supervisory process and sessions.

This course qualifies for 2 or 3 CE hours of Clinical Supervision and 0 or 1 hour of Ethics (totaling 3 hours) training.

Course Instructor: Shannon McCabe, MA, LCAS, CCS, CCJP, CPS

Recording Date: 2/26/2024

Course Format

Course Format: Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved.

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Meet Your Facilitator

Shannon McCabe, MA, LCAS, CCS, CCJP, CPS is a multi-discipline masters level professional. Shannon is a Durham native. Her undergraduate degrees are in sociology and criminal justice. Shannon also has her MA in Forensic Psychology as well as a graduate certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling. She started her career in education and worked for many years with gang-involved youth. Shannon also provides Clinical Supervision for aspiring Alcohol & Addiction Counselors and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialists.In her spare time, Shannon rehabilitates wildlife and believes strongly in the healing impact of animals in the therapeutic setting.

Syllabus

Clinical Supervision Part 2: Pitfalls and Dilemmas of Clinical Supervision and Consultation (3 HR) Syllabus

I. Welcome and Introduction

Overview of the training and objectives
Introduction of the presenter and participants
Icebreaker discussion exploring complexities, ethical dilemmas, boundaries, and documentation

II. Complexities of Clinical Supervision

Understanding the evolving role of the clinical supervisor
Review of supervisory impact on therapist development and client outcomes
Discussion of supervisee benefits: mentorship, feedback, networking, emotional support, and professional identity
Exploration of supervisee and supervisor responsibilities in the supervisory relationship
Examination of relational “ruptures,” power differentials, and the importance of clear communication
Distinguishing clinical vs. administrative supervision

III. Ethical and Legal Conduct in Supervision

Clarification of supervisor obligations to protect clients and guide supervisees ethically
Discussion of the Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles
Identification of ethical pitfalls: dual relationships, suicide risk, digital boundaries, teletherapy
Ten essential activities for ethical supervision
Approach to ambiguous or complex ethical situations
Legal considerations in online research or background checks on supervisees

IV. Boundaries and Dual Relationships

Definition and discussion of multiple/dual relationships in supervision
Professional ethical codes and best practices across organizations (APA, ACA, NASW, AAMFT, ACES)
Distinguishing boundary crossings from boundary violations
Understanding the seriousness and impact of supervisor-supervisee sexual relationships
Strategies for managing unavoidable dual roles with professionalism and transparency
Discussion on countertransference and vulnerability in the supervisory relationship

V. The Supervisory Contract

Elements of a thorough supervisory contract
Clarifying expectations, competencies, and supervision context
Outlining supervisor and supervisee responsibilities
Defining feedback and evaluation processes
Ensuring informed consent, confidentiality, and emergency procedures
Discussion prompts and examples for contract development conversations

VI. Creating an Individual Development Plan (IDP)

Purpose and importance of IDPs in supervision
Using assessments to identify supervisee strengths, growth areas, and readiness for independent practice
Feedback as a developmental tool
Common stumbling blocks in supervision
Steps to collaboratively develop an IDP
Review of tools and forms for development planning

VII. Documentation in Supervision

Importance of documentation for ethical, legal, and developmental purposes
Types of documentation required for effective supervision
Examples of appropriate supervision records
What to avoid in supervision records
Resources for supervision forms and recordkeeping best practices

VIII. Closing

Review of key takeaways
Open Q&A for final questions or reflections
Reminder to complete the training evaluation for certification
Acknowledgment of participants’ commitment to ethical and effective supervision