Two foundational courses are available in Clinical Supervision for a total of 45 clock hours in Clinical Supervision training.
Clinical Supervision Series Part 1- 30 clock hours $395.00
Clinical Supervision Series Part 2- 15 clock hours $175.00
United States
In the United States, if you are a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor or some variation of this title, you may be residing in a state that requires you to hold the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential or equivalent (varies from state to state) to conduct clinical supervision. Be sure to check with your state’s licensing board for specifics. If you are seeking the ACS, my courses satisfy the educational requirement and also satisfy many state requirements. If you have any questions please contact me.
DeeAnna Merz Nagel, LLC is a Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) Registered Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) training provider (#RCTP1001-ACS). This course is approved for 45 hours of training. CCE is an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
Currently, fourteen states recognize the ACS as a supervision credential of choice:
Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee.
California BBS recognizes Parts 1 or 2 as satisfying the 15-hour supervision training requirement for social workers, marriage & family therapists and mental health counselors.
This course also satisfies the Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) license for mental health and substance abuse counselors in Maine and clinical supervision training requirement for counselors in Illinois, Michigan and Washington.
This course has been approved by DeeAnna Merz Nagel, LLC as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider # 265722, DeeAnna Merz Nagel is responsible for all aspects of the programing. Many, if not most states accept NAADAC approved hours to fulfill CE requirements for LPC, LMHC, LCSW, psychologists and other allied health practitioners.
Canada
This course also satisfies the requirements set forth by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).
United Kingdom
In addition, this course meets the minimum educational standard to which Counsellor Supervisors should be trained as put forth by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy BACP Counselling Supervision Training Curriculum.
Course Content
Both the 30-hour and 15-hour courses cover this content from different perspectives. The 30-hour course offers a broad overview of clinical supervision from a therapeutic lens. The 15-hour course places an emphasis on supervision of the substance abuse counselor/mental health practitioner as well as the implementation of clinical supervision protocol within a behavioral health and/or substance abuse program.
Roles and functions of clinical supervisors- Theoretical frameworks and models of clinical supervision
- Supervisory relationship issues
- Methods and techniques for clinical supervision
- Group supervision
- Evaluation, remediation, and gatekeeping in supervision
- Utilization of technology in clinical supervision
- Administrative procedures and responsibilities related to clinical supervision
- Legal and ethical issues and responsibilities in clinical supervision
- Culturally responsive clinical supervision
How the course is taught
The course is taught online in a learning platform and is self-paced. With each module you will be assigned reading material and then asked to reflect on the reading through a written response. You will be given the opportunity to ask questions throughout if you desire feedback. At the end of the course after completing the last assignment you may set up a 30-minute consultation with me if desired. You will not be quizzed! This is an opportunity for a collaborative conversation about any questions or curiosities you may have.
How to Register
If you are purchasing for more than one student, please email so that an invoice can be sent. 10% discount is offered for 5 or more students registered at the same time from a single organization.
*YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH COURSE REGISTRATION ONCE PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.*
Clinical Supervision Series Part 1
Required textbook: (not included) Clinical Supervision in the Helping Professions: A Practical Guide (3rd edition) by Corey, Haynes, Moulton and Muratori – available through Amazon.
