Building Effective Mental Health Supervision: Developing a Comprehensive Curriculum for Supervisors' Training Objectives

Description

This course does not offer CE Credits. The same course is available for purchase and offers 1.5 CE hour for behavioral health clinicians.  See "related products" below.

Designing impactful clinical supervision is one of the most essential yet overlooked responsibilities in behavioral health. Without a structured, well-developed curriculum, supervisors often lack the tools they need to effectively foster professional growth in their supervisees.

Whether you’re new to supervision or seeking to elevate your existing program, this course provides a framework to help you create, implement, and refine a dynamic supervision curriculum that advances clinical competencies and improves service quality.

Amy Smitke, LISW-S, LICDC, is a seasoned clinical supervisor, curriculum developer, and founder of several supervision-focused organizations and tools. With a deep understanding of the emotional and logistical complexities of clinical supervision, Amy offers not just strategies—but solutions grounded in experience and empathy.

Amy’s approach prioritizes competency-based education and practical implementation. She teaches how to align supervision goals with measurable learning outcomes, how to integrate contemporary supervision theories, and how to make the process both person-centered and data-informed.

In this course, you'll explore the essential elements of building an effective supervision curriculum, including setting SMART objectives, designing activities and timelines, integrating evidence-based practices, and involving stakeholders in meaningful ways. You'll also learn how to implement the curriculum in real-world settings and continuously improve it based on feedback.

Key Takeaways:

• Design a structured supervision curriculum: Learn how to build effective learning objectives, activities, assessments, and timelines.
• Apply a competency-based model: Ground your curriculum in contemporary supervision theory and evidence-based practices.
• Build feedback-driven improvements: Engage supervisees and stakeholders to continuously refine and improve your training approach.

Why this course?

• Real-world insight and tools: Developed by an instructor who has created widely used supervision tools and resources.
• Focused on action, not theory alone: You’ll walk away with a clear plan and templates to use immediately.
• Backed by a trusted CE provider: Telehealth Certification Institute equips professionals with the skills they need to deliver outstanding care and training.

Learning Objectives:

• Create curriculum components, including learning objectives, activities, assessments, and timelines.
• Integrate contemporary theories and evidence-based practices into the curriculum to enhance its relevance and effectiveness.
• Explore the concept of competency-based learning and explain how it can be applied to developing a supervision curriculum.
• Describe strategies for involving stakeholders, collecting feedback, and incorporating diverse perspectives to create a curriculum that meets the unique needs of the supervisees and the organization.
• Effectively implement the supervision curriculum and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

If you’re ready to replace guesswork with guidance and elevate your supervision practice, this course invites you to take the next step toward clarity, confidence, and competence in clinical training.

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Format and Access

 This is a non-interactive, self-study program and consists of over 1.5 hour of video instruction, and an evaluation.

Course Details

Availability: 

From the time of registration, you have six months to access the coursework.

Who Should Attend: 

This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.

Teaching Methods: 

This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation.

How to Attend: 

Course access and completion instructions.

Instructors and Disclosures

Instructor

About Amy Smitke, LISW-S, LICDC

Amy is a dedicated professional with a passion for advancing mental health practice. With a background in Social Work and Psychology, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the realm of mental health supervision. She is the CEO and Founder of Motivated Wellness Solutions LLC and Coaching Upwards, and the Co-Founder of TheraVault LLCs.

Drawing from years of experience in mental health and substance use, Amy understands the critical role that effective supervision plays in nurturing the growth and success of mental health professionals. She believes that a well-structured supervision curriculum is the cornerstone of a thriving mental health program and mental health professionals in all areas. She has created numerous tools and resources specifically related to supervision, such as the Leading With Excellence: The Ultimate Supervision Curriculum for Mental Health Professionals, Empowering Minds Dynamic Conversation Starter Cards, Supervision Trackers, Supervision Guides, and The Launch Your Supervision Practice Workshop. She has a passion for improving the lives of mental health professionals through quality supervision.

Disclosure Statement: 

The instructor(s) for this course receive compensation for their services. There are no reported conflicts of interest to disclose.

CE Hours

This course does not offer CE credits, just great content.

The same course is available for purchase and offers 1.5 CE hours for behavioral health clinicians.  See "related products" below.

This course is a non-interactive, online self-study.

Participants may request a printed version of their certificate of completion to be delivered by mail. A shipping/handling fee of $6.95 will be charged per request. Shipping internationally may require an additional charge.

Accommodations and Policies

Close Captioning is available for live webinars and recorded video presentations.

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• Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities.
• Cancellation Policy
• Grievance Policy
• Support Options
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