Preferred registration deadline: April 18th

3 CEs

Many social workers and therapists are promoted into supervisory positions because they consistently perform at an excellent level within their current roles. However, if they have not been trained to manage others, they may find this opportunity takes them outside of their strengths. In this workshop, new and aspiring supervisors will be encouraged to make connections between strong clinical skills – such as empathy, clear communication, problem-solving, and being an accountability partner - and the characteristics of a high-quality supervisor.  Several scenarios will be presented suggesting options for how effective supervision can be conducted. Group discussion will consider what you can take with you from your clinical to your supervisory toolbox. The importance of a strong management foundation will be emphasized, incorporating best practice information from business and social work.  We will discuss the importance of taking care of yourself -navigating vulnerability in the transition from doing work that one is experienced into taking on a new challenge. Finally, the workshop will suggest opportunities for seeking ongoing learning and mentorship as you deepen your skill set.  

This is an in-person workshop that will be held on Washington University’s Danforth Campus. The exact location and directions will be emailed to registered participants before the course date.

This workshop meets the Missouri requirement that LCSW supervisors receive 3 hours of continuing education in supervision per licensure period.

General Admission: $65**
**Eligible discounts can be applied during checkout.

Class size is limited to 45.

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Course Outline

Content Level: Beginner

Target Audiences: Social Workers, Counselors, Psychologists, and other Mental Health Professionals, especially those who are new or seeking to become supervisors.

Agenda:

• Welcome & Introductions/Overview (20 minutes))
• Tools to Support the Transition (25 minutes)
• Clinical & Supervisor Skills (45 minutes)
• Best Practice Review (40 minutes)
• Leadership Applications (35 minutes)
• Wrap-up and Evaluations (10 minutes)

*A 5-minute break will occur approximately halfway through the workshop.  

Learner Outcomes

• Translate clinical skills to a supervisory role
• Explain best practices for establishing the foundation for a strong supervisory skill set
• Examine the vulnerability in the transition from doing something you are experienced in and comfortable with to something new and challenging

Course Completion Requirements:

• The Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, Professional Development, provider #2130, 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: 9/24/2024 – 9/24/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 3 general continuing education credits.

• The Brown School is also an approved provider of Social Work CEs in Missouri and Illinois.

• To earn ACE credit, attendees must arrive at the scheduled time, attend the entire course, and complete an online course evaluation. ACE credit is not provided for partial attendance.  However, you may still qualify for partial Social Work Missouri and Illinois CEs provided by the Brown School.

• Brown School CE Certificates will be available online within 10 business days of course completion by visiting your learner profile at https://ce.wustl.edu/portal/logon.do?method=load&parentSite=brown. You will receive an email notification with specific instructions for accessing the online certificate when it is available. ACE CE Certificates, if requested in your evaluation survey, will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.

• For more information about CEs, accessibility, refund/cancelation policy, our grievance policy, or other inquiries please visit our About Us page or email brownprofdev@wustl.edu.