This online course consists of three modules that taken together meet the 15 hour Clinical Supervision training requirement for supervising Associate Social Workers (ASWs) as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

Module 2: This module will cover the practical aspects of supervision, including what makes a good supervisor. You will receive tools to practice supervision, including how to assess and evaluate a supervisee. Multicultural supervision is an important area covered as well as other aspects such as: What is Good Supervision?, Challenges in Supervision, Setting Goals and Objectives, Supervision Modalities, Supervision Plans, Boundaries in Supervision, Separating Clinical from Administrative Supervision, Impact of Culture, Documentation, and Evaluation.

Topics Include:

• Qualities of Best Supervision



• Assessments, Goals, and Contracts



• Multicultural Issues in Supervision



• DSM IV Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Supervision



• Methods and Modalities of Supervision



• Documentation of Supervision

The three modules of this online course were designed to meet the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) 15 hours of training in Clinical Supervision requirement for supervising Associate Social Workers (ASWs). This course can be also taken by social workers, counselors, or therapists who want to refresh or increase their knowledge of clinical supervision.

After completing this module, you will be able to:

1. Describe best supervision practices.



2. Learn what supervisees don’t disclose to their supervisors.



3. Assess your supervisee prior to the start of supervision.



4. Collaborate on goals and objectives with your supervisee.



5. Develop a contract with your supervisee.



6. Teach ethics in practice to your supervisee.



7. Raise your awareness of cultural issues in supervision.