Description
Supervising staff requires intimate knowledge of Maryland COMAR as well as practical application of supervision standards. The course will focus on general supervision guidelines for the state of Maryland as well as specific elements of effective supervision. There are great ways to motivate people within your unit, to build a cohesive team, and to create trust and respect with your staff. This course will teach how to encourage and motivate staff to perform well, as well as address how to integrate clinical knowledge into supervision. Participants will learn how to establish boundaries, address personnel concerns such as hiring and firing, provide beneficial clinical supervision, and, most of all, to be an inspirational leader.
This workshop meets the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ requirements for Supervision CEs. Additionally, this workshop also meets the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ requirement for Board-Approved Supervisors to complete 12 credit hours of continuing education in social work supervision (COMAR 10.42.08.04).
Instructor
M. Elizabeth Bowman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Gallaudet University. She is also a minor domestic sex trafficking survivor, anti-trafficking advocate, mother of two teens, researcher, clinician, and speaker. In her clinical practice she works with trafficking survivors using trauma-informed yoga group therapy and supports children and adolescents with anxiety and other challenges. She holds clinical social work licensure in DC, Florida, Virginia, and Maryland and is a Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT-200. She is the founder and executive director of the Restoring Ivy Collective in Washington, D.C., a survivor-led organization which provides referral and outreach, group therapy, and support to survivors of sex trafficking with a focus on intentional community.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
Day 1: Supervision Overview
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Introduction
Understanding the Role of Supervision in Behavioral Health Care
Enhancing Supervisory Skills and Techniques
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Implementing Effective Supervision Models
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Lunch Break
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Promoting Ethical and Culturally Competent Supervision
Supporting Supervisee Professional Development
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Monitoring and Evaluating Supervision Effectiveness
Review and Q&A
4:00 PM Adjournment
Day 2: Maryland COMAR and Supervision
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Welcome Back and Day 1 Recap
Addressing Challenges in Supervision
Integrating Technology into Supervision
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Applying COMAR Regulations in Supervision
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM: Lunch Break
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Ensuring Compliance with Licensing Requirements
Practical Application: Developing a Supervision Plan
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Peer Review and Feedback on Supervision Plans
Final Review and Wrap up
4:00 PM Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Day 1
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Define the purpose and importance of effective supervision in behavioral health care.
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Evaluate different supervision models, such as developmental, integrative, and competency-based approaches, to determine the best fit for various clinical contexts.
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Recognize and address ethical dilemmas in supervision, including issues related to confidentiality, dual relationships, and boundary-setting.
Day 2
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Develop strategies for supporting supervisees in managing work-related stress, burnout, and vicarious trauma.
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Establish clear goals and measurable outcomes for supervision to ensure continuous quality improvement.
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Summarize and interpret the key COMAR regulations governing the qualifications, responsibilities, and standards for social work supervision in Maryland.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
National Association of Social Workers. (2012). Best Practice Standards in Social Work Supervision. Retrieved from http://www.socialworkers.org/practice/naswstandards/ socialworksupervision/SUPERVISION%20STANDARDS2%20Public%20Comment%20Draft%20August%2016.pdf.
Winnie-the-Pooh on Management (R.E. Allen, Penguin Books, 1994)
The Handbook of Clinical Social Work Supervision, 3rd Ed. (C.E. Munson, The Haworth Press, 2002)
1501 Ways to Reward Employees (B. Nelson, Workman Publishing, 1994).
Kelly Ward, Tana Connell, and Amy Habeger (2023) Clinical Supervision for the Helping Professions: A Practical Workbook (First Edition). Cognella Academic Publishing
Gerald Corey, Robert H. Haynes, Patrice Moulton, Michelle Muratori (2020) Clinical Supervision in the Helping Professions: A Practical Guide. Wiley publishing.
Thiessen, E. W. (2023). Clinical Supervision Training Handbook: Becoming a Reflective Systemic Supervisor. Tellwell Talent Publishing.
Carol A. Falender, Edward P. Shafranske (2020). Clinical Supervision: A Competency-Based Approach Second Edition. American Psychological Association.
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $260, which includes CE credit.
Late Fee: On 2/14/25, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** To be eligible for a refund or CPE account credit, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the workshop.
For more information, please read the general policies on our website.
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
Evaluation
Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.
After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.
