Supervision and Leadership: Applying Concepts, Techniques, and Interventions for Proactive and Engaging Supervision
Supervision is more than tending to schedules, checking documentation, and reviewing cases. Clinical supervisors are in a unique position to assist clinicians in their ongoing clinical skill development. Adopting the concept of deliberate practice, supervisors can help clinicians implement clinical skills that may lead to better outcomes for the people they serve.
These interactive sessions will guide participants in exploring current practices, focusing on skill practice to enhance supervision, and incorporating routine feedback for specific skills. Participants will practice using real- and case-examples to examine managing feedback, difficult situations, and differences.
WHEN:
Every Tuesday, June 23 – July 28, 2026 from 12:00 – 1:30 pm EDT
OBJECTIVES:
• Identify “stuck points” in current clinical supervision practices – managing differences and roadblocks
• Explore and learn about the concepts of deliberate practice
• Participate in exercises that promote competency in giving performance-based feedback
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
• Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health, and Recovery Service providers located in HHS Region 3 (Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia)
• Have two (2) years of experience as a supervisor and understand the concepts of supervision
PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS
• Access to appropriate technology to utilize Zoom videoconferencing platform (internet connection, webcam, laptop/tablet, speakers and microphone)
• Attend a one-hour online Orientation on June 23, 2026
• Commit to 5-weeks of online training for 1.5 hours weekly from June 30 – July 28, 2026
• Complete weekly self-study learning activities
TRAINER(S)/FACILITATOR(S):
- Amy Shanahan, MS, CADC
- Billie Jo Smith, NCC, LPC
THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE: The first 35 registrants will receive a waiver that covers the entire $350 cost of participation. Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full participant requirements, please defer this registration opportunity to others.
Please Note: Registrants enrolled in this series are expected to attend the first two sessions (orientation and Week 1). In addition, it is expected that participants will have access to the appropriate technology to fully participate and be on camera at least 90% of the time. This is not a webinar series and active participation to gain/improve skills are required.
Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full participant requirements, please defer this online training series opportunity to others. Registration is not transferable to another person.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
This series has been approved for a total of 13.5 hours by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 21.0 CEHs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming. This course applies to the following Counselor Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC: Legal, Ethical, and Professional Development. CASAT has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6492. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.
CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming. No credit will be awarded for non-attendance or partial attendance. The knowledge and skills learned should be applied within the framework of any applicable Operating and/or Credentialing regulations in your State of practice.
QUESTIONS
Please contact the NFARtec Staff at workwise@casat.org with questions about this series
