How to Become an Approved Clinical Supervisor in Kentucky as an LCSW

Becoming an approved clinical supervisor in Kentucky is a meaningful way for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) to mentor emerging professionals, elevate their own practice, and shape the future of behavioral health. If you're exploring how to become a supervisor in Kentucky, this guide walks you through the official licensing requirements, CE training expectations, and how to avoid supervision pitfalls.

✅ Kentucky Clinical Supervisor Requirements

Who Qualifies?

According to the Kentucky Board of Social Work, to supervise clinical practice hours, a professional must:

• Be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in good standing in Kentucky.

• Have at least two (2) years of post-licensure experience as a practicing clinical social worker.

• Maintain compliance with ongoing CE and documentation requirements.

• Submit a Request to Provide Supervision form along with proof of completing a board-approved 6-hour supervision training course to be officially approved by the Board as a supervisor.

📄 Source: Kentucky Administrative Regulations, 201 KAR 23:070, Section 4: Supervision. Kentucky Board of Social Work.

🎓 Kentucky Supervision Training Requirements for Social Workers

To begin supervising, Kentucky requires:

• Completion of a 6-hour board-approved supervision training course prior to initiating any supervision relationship.

This CE must be delivered by a board-approved provider and is a one-time requirement before beginning to supervise.

More information about Continuing Education approval in Kentucky can be found on the Kentucky Board of Social Work website.

🔁 Ongoing Supervision CE Requirements in Kentucky

Supervisors must also meet ongoing continuing education requirements:

During every license renewal period, supervisors must complete 3 hours of continuing education in clinical supervision to maintain their supervisory status.

📄 Source: Kentucky Administrative Regulations, 201 KAR 23:070, Section 4(e): Ongoing supervision continuing education requirements. Kentucky Board of Social Work.

⚠️ Pitfalls to Avoid

Many clinicians unintentionally jeopardize their supervisees’ hours by overlooking key requirements. Avoid these supervision mistakes:

• Improper or incomplete documentation of supervision hours or plans.

• Supervisors failing to meet CE requirements or not being approved at the time supervision occurs.

Being out of compliance can result in supervision hours being rejected—costing supervisees months or years of progress.

📘 How the Telehealth Certification Institute Can Help Kentucky Supervisors

The Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) offers continuing education (CE) courses that can help support supervision skills, but have not been pre-approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work.

📜 Recommended courses (cannot be applied toward Supervisor CE requirements):

• Individual Clinical Supervision CE Courses
  Choose from a wide range of supervision-focused topics to tailor your training to your educational interests.

• Clinical Supervision Certificate Program
  Clinical Supervision Certificate Program – For those seeking in-depth, specialized training outside of the basic requirements, our Clinical Supervision Certificate offers up to 49 CE hours across 15 expert-led courses and demonstrates your commitment to ethical, effective, and culturally responsive clinical supervision.

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⚠️ Disclaimer:

• “The information provided in this article is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Licensing requirements, regulations, and interpretations vary by state and are subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying current laws, qualifications, and procedures with their respective state licensing boards or official authorities.”

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