Providing Affirming Clinical Supervision for LGBTQIA+ Clinicians

Enroll in the Online Self-Study and complete the training on your own schedule.

1.5 CE hours available for behavioral health clinicians completing the Online Self-Study

LGBTQIA+ clinicians often face a dual burden: managing the demands of their clinical role while navigating workplace discrimination, political tensions, and social challenges related to their identity. For supervisors, offering affirming and inclusive support is not only essential - it’s transformative.

This course is a unique opportunity to develop affirming supervision practices that empower LGBTQIA+ clinicians and foster truly inclusive organizational cultures.

Enroll in the 1.5 CE Online Self-Study for $45

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Dr. Kelly Richmond-Moore, DSW, LCSW, PPSC, brings extensive experience and leadership in social work education and behavioral health. As Assistant Program Director and Clinical Professor at the University of the Pacific, Dr. Kelly has advocated for expanding equitable, accessible mental health services and preparing clinicians to work with marginalized populations, including LGBTQIA+ communities.

Dr. Richmond-Moore offers a dynamic and insightful approach, drawing from research and practice experience to equip supervisors with practical tools for affirming LGBTQIA+ staff. This course will support you in identifying challenges LGBTQIA+ clinicians face, developing inclusive supervisory practices, and assessing your agency's culture to promote long-term change.

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Instructor

Dr. Richmond-Moore is the Assistant Program Director and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Social Work within the School of Health Sciences at the University of the Pacific. Dr. Richmond-Moore is leading efforts to expand the behavioral health specialization for the social work department, with expansion efforts centering on youth and families in marginalized and underserved areas. Dr. Richmond-Moore is committed to building a workforce of social workers who understand and are prepared to work with vulnerable populations while increasing efforts to provide more accessible services to rural communities.

Dr. Richmond-Moore’s interests include social work education, practicum education, adolescent mental health, school-based social work, LGBTQIA+ communities, gender diversity, and creating equitable resources for dually marginalized social work students.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand LGBTQIA+ workplace challenges: Learn about the unique forms of discrimination, stress, and external pressures LGBTQIA+ clinicians encounter.
  • Implement affirming supervision: Gain actionable skills to foster inclusive, supportive supervisory relationships with LGBTQIA+ staff.
  • Evaluate organizational culture: Identify areas in your workplace that can evolve to better support LGBTQIA+ professionals.

Why this course?

  • Relevant and urgent topic: This course addresses an often-overlooked need for inclusivity and support within clinical supervision, especially amid shifting landscapes.
  • Expert-led instruction: Dr. Richmond-Moore brings academic rigor and real-world insight, rooted in a deep commitment to advocacy and education.
  • Mission-aligned learning: Offered by Telehealth Certification Institute, this course reflects our dedication to excellence, integrity, and empowering clinicians to provide the highest quality care.

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze the unique challenges LGBTQIA+ clinicians face in the workplace, including discrimination, political pressures, and social consequences.
  • Demonstrate skills necessary to create and implement affirming supervision practices for LGBTQIA+ clinicians.
  • Evaluate organizational culture to identify areas for improvement in fostering inclusivity and affirming supervision.

Join us for this essential training to help create affirming supervision practices that foster inclusion, improve clinical outcomes, and enhance team well-being. It’s more than supervision - it’s a pathway to meaningful change.

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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, particularly those who are supervisors or have an interest in supervision.

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: Directions for completing a course can be found by clicking here.

This program was recorded on July 18, 2025.

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