How to Serve as a Clinical Supervisor for Social Workers in Delaware

Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Delaware looking to expand your impact, mentor rising professionals, and strengthen your leadership skills? Serving as a clinical supervisor allows you to guide the next generation of clinicians while deepening your own practice. Here's what you need to know—and how Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) can help you meet all the requirements.

📝 Requirements to Qualify as a Clinical Supervisor in Delaware

To supervise LCSW applicants in Delaware, you must meet the following requirements as outlined in Delaware Administrative Code § 3900-3.2:

✅ Licensure and Experience

• Hold an active LCSW license in any U.S. state or territory (Delaware licensure is not required).

• Have at least three years of post-licensure clinical practice.

• Have no history of disciplinary action.

✅ Required Continuing Education (completed within 4 years prior to supervising)

• 3 CE hours in clinical supervision

• 3 CE hours in cultural competency and/or diversity

• 6 CE hours in ethics

✅ Supervision Limits

• You may supervise no more than seven supervisees at any one time.

• Dual supervision is not permitted—supervisors and supervisees cannot be supervising each other simultaneously.

📌 Source: Delaware Administrative Code, 24 Del. Admin. Code § 3900-3.2 – Acceptable supervisors

🔄 Renewal CE Requirements for LCSWs in Delaware

While Delaware does not require additional supervision-specific CE to maintain your status as a supervisor, you must maintain your LCSW license to remain eligible.

LCSW license renewal requires 40 CE hours every two years, including:

• ✅ At least 6 hours in ethics

• ✅ At least 1 hour in mandatory reporting

• ⚠️ A maximum of 10 hours may be from self-directed activities (e.g., readings, presentations)

• CE must be completed within the renewal cycle (no carryover is allowed)

📌 Source: Delaware Administrative Code, 24 Del. Admin. Code § 3900-7.1.3 – Continuing Education Requirements for LCSWs.

🎓 How TCI Helps Delaware LCSWs Meet Supervisor Requirements

At Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI), we provide behavioral health professionals with state-compliant, high-quality training designed to meet Delaware’s clinical supervisor requirements. Whether you're preparing to serve as a clinical supervisor or renewing your license, our flexible, expert-led CE options make it easy to stay compliant and confident.

Recommended Courses:

✅ Courses to Fulfill Initial Supervisor CE Requirements

To meet Delaware’s 12-hour continuing education requirement for clinical supervisor approval (3 hours in supervision, 3 in cultural competency or diversity, and 6 in ethics), we recommend the following self-paced, online courses:

• Clinical Supervision Courses
  Explore our full catalog of Clinical Supervision CE courses to meet the 3-hour supervision training requirement and deepen your understanding of supervision models, ethics, documentation, and professional roles.

• Law and Ethics Courses
  To fulfill the 6-hour ethics requirement, explore our full catalog of Law and Ethics courses covering ethical decision-making, legal standards, risk management, and more.

• Cultural Competency and Humility Courses
  To meet Delaware’s 3-hour cultural competency requirement, browse our full catalog of courses on Cultural Competence and Humility. These self-paced trainings explore critical topics such as cross-cultural communication, bias awareness, equity in care, and more—helping you build inclusive and ethical supervision practices.

✅ Courses to Fulfill General LCSW Renewal CE Requirements

• Clinical Supervision Certificate Program
  Earn 49 CE hours through this in-depth, nationally recognized program. It meets—and exceeds—Delaware’s 40-hour renewal requirement.
  Note: This course does not include the mandatory reporting topic.

• Mendatory Reporting Courses
  Choose from a catalog of courses to fulfill your 1-hour mandatory reporting CE requirement.

💬 Free Clinical Supervision Forum

Join our live, bi-monthly CE webinars on clinical supervision topics, connect with other supervisors nationwide, and earn CE credits at no cost.

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💡 Why Train with TCI?

• ✔️ Delaware-compliant CE bundles

• ✔️ Certificate programs that meet national ACS standards

• ✔️ Free CE opportunities through our Supervision Forum

• ✔️ Expert-led, on-demand training for busy clinicians

⚠️ 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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