Becoming a Clinical Supervisor is a comprehensive, self-paced training program designed for licensed mental health professionals seeking to earn the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential through CCE. This course covers all ten ACS eligibility content areas, including the roles and functions of clinical supervisors, theoretical frameworks and models of supervision, supervisory relationship dynamics, methods and techniques for effective clinical supervision, group supervision, evaluation and remediation practices, gatekeeping responsibilities, technology in supervision, administrative procedures, and legal and ethical standards. Cultural responsiveness is integrated throughout the curriculum.

Participants complete 25 self-paced online content at their own pace, followed by 20 live virtual synchronous session to consolidate learning and demonstrate course completion. (Dates are shared upon registration) 

“Becoming a Clinical Supervisor” is approved by the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE). CL’s Counseling and Consulting Firm, LLC is a CCE Registered Credential Training Provider, RCTP# 1009-ACS. This course is approved for 45 hours of ACS training credit. CL’s Counseling and Consulting Firm, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of this training course.

Course Content

Module 1 — Roles and Functions of Clinical Supervisors
Lesson 1.1 — Foundations of Clinical Supervision
Lesson 1.2 — Theoretical Frameworks & Models of Supervision
Lesson 1.3 — The Discrimination Model & Feedback
Lesson 1.4 — Theoretical Frameworks in Supervision 1 Quiz
Lesson Content
Module 2 —Ethical and Legal Issues in Supervision
Lesson 2.1 — Introduction to Supervision Frameworks
Lesson 2.2 — Psychotherapy-Based Models
Lesson 2.3 — Developmental Models
Lesson 2.4 — Process & Integrative Models 1 Quiz
MODULE 3 — THE SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP
Lesson 3.1 — Building the Supervisory Alliance
Lesson 3.2 — Power and Privilege in Supervision
Lesson 3.3 — Gatekeeping and Remediation
Lesson 3.4 — Parallel Process
Lesson 3.5 — Administrative Procedures 1 Quiz
MODULE 4 — CONFLICT RESOLUTION & REPAIRING THE SUPERVISORY ALLIANCE
Lesson 4.1 — Understanding Conflict in Supervision
Lesson 4.2 — Alliance Ruptures & Warning Signs
Lesson 4.3 — Conflict Resolution Strategies
Lesson 4.4 — Repair, Trust & Moving Forward 1 Quiz
Lesson Content
MODULE 5 — ETHICAL & LEGAL FOUNDATIONS OF CLINICAL SUPERVISION
Lesson 5.1 — Ethical Foundations in Supervision
Lesson 5.2 — Legal Responsibilities of Supervisors
Lesson 5.3 — Informed Consent & Documentation
Lesson 5.4 — Ethical Decision-Making in Practice 1 Quiz
Lesson Content
MODULE 6 — SUPERVISION INTERVENTIONS
Lesson 6.1 — Supervision Interventions
Lesson 6.2 — Selecting & Applying Interventions
Lesson 6.3 — Feedback as a Supervisory Tool
Lesson 6.4 — Live Supervision & Technology-Assisted Methods 1 Quiz
Lesson Content
MODULE 7 — Group Supervision
Lesson 7.1 — Foundations of Group Supervision
Lesson 7.2 — Designing Group Supervision Sessions
Lesson 7.3 — Group Dynamics and Facilitation
Lesson 7.4 — Challenges in Group Supervision 1 Quiz
Lesson Content
MODULE 8 — EVALUATION, REMEDIATION & GATEKEEPING
Lesson 8.1 — Evaluation in Clinical Supervision
Lesson 8.2 — Supervisee Performance Assessment
Lesson 8.3 — Remediation & Gatekeeping
Lesson 8.4 — Documentation & Due Process 1 Quiz
Lesson Content
MODULE 9 — Multicultural Supervision and Social Justice
Lesson 9.1 — Cultural Humility & Identity in Supervision
Lesson 9.2 — Intersectionality & Power Dynamics
Lesson 9.4 — Advocacy & Social Justice in Supervision 1 Quiz
Lesson Content
Lesson 9.3 — Culturally Responsive Supervisory Practice
MODULE 10 — TELESUPERVISION & TECHNOLOGY IN CLINICAL SUPERVISION
Lesson 10.1 — Introduction to Telesupervision
Lesson 10.2 — HIPAA, Ethics & Legal Compliance
Lesson 10.3 — Technology Tools & Platforms
Lesson 10.4 — Documentation in Virtual Supervision 1 Quiz
Lesson Content
MODULE 11 — ADVANCED SUPERVISOR DEVELOPMENT
Lesson 11.1 — The ACS Credential and Application Process
Lesson 11.2 — Building a Supervision Practice
Lesson 11.3 — Consultation vs. Supervision
Lesson 11.4 — Your Personal Philosophy of Supervision
Final Exam Quiz

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