Overview:
This webinar on the Central and Functions of Clinical Supervision aims to introduce the basic principles and functions that come with being a clinical supervisor. Those in attendance will get a grasp of the function played by Clinical Supervision in ensuring that appropriate skills and performance are geared towards providing patients with utmost care. Included in the session are certain skills that supervisors need to develop, how clinical supervision affects clinical programs, and the responsibility of supervisors in guarding and upholding the profession.Â
A discussion on the direct observation methods will introduce participants to processes that will allow them to monitor certain skills to be developed, performance to be improved, and issues to be addressed to ensure quality care is provided. New supervisors and those new to how clinical supervision works will learn how to deal with the tasks that come with the role, and the important factors to consider. Effectively dealing with supervisee resistance will be discussed in this webinar. A list of key features of a good relationship in clinical supervision will also be noted to help participants develop a positive therapeutic alliance.
Objectives:
- Explain how Clinical Supervision enhances the quality of client care and welfare.
- Identify the importance of clinical supervision and how to provide effective supervision.
- Discuss how Clinical Supervision Increases workforce satisfaction, professionalization, and staff retention.
- Discuss how Clinical Supervision can ensure that services provided adhere to the Evidenced-based Practice Models.
- Give the importance of Direct Observation with methods that can be used effectively.
Course materials are only available to enrolled students.
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Jenny Kirwin
Jenny M. Kirwin, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS completed her BA in Psychology and Human Services; Masters of Social Work Degree with a concentration in Alcohol and Drugs from the University of Buffalo, NY. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist; and Certified Clinical Supervisor in NC. Jenny has been working as a consultant and clinical supervisor with almost 20 years in the field of mental health and substance abuse specializing in Co-Occurring Disorders. She began her career in North Carolina with the local Area Authority in Mental Health. Transitioning to the Women’s Program as a lead worker. Substance abuse quickly became her focus while obtaining LCAS and CCS with NCSAPPB. From Private Practice to DWI Programs, her background brings diverse experience to her clinical supervision services. Jenny has been married for 19 years and has 4 children, 2 dogs, 8 chickens, and a goldfish. She enjoys being outdoors with her family as well as homesteading and staying physically active.
National Approvals
eCare BHI, as the accredited and approved sponsor, maintains responsibility for all the programs and must abide by each board’s continuing education guidelines.

Professional Counselors — The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6703. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC are clearly identified. E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Addiction Professionals — NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute is officially on file with NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) as an Approved Education Provider. They are formally known as NAADAC Provider #139138. Please note that E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

Social Workers — Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute, #1706, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. E Care Behavioral Health Institute maintains responsibility for this course.  ACE provider approval period: 06-03-2020 – 06-03-2026.Â

CE Broker
CE Broker is a continuing education tracking system in which licensees track their compliance and report their completed CE hours credit (CE Broker Tracking #50-33336)
State Approvals
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States that Accepts NBCC Approved Courses:Â |
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Tennessee | Texas | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin |
- Nevada CPC’s and MFT’s accept ASWB-approved training
- North Dakota Board Of Counselor Examiners LAPC and LAPCS accept ASWB approved training
- Rhode Island Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists MHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council LPC and LPCS accept ASWB approved training
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing – CMHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Washington State Department of Mental Health MHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Wisconsin Council on Mental Health LPCS accepts ASWB-approved training
States that Accept NAADAC Approved Providers |
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States that Accept APA Approved Providers |
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Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming |