Description

Clinical supervision is a crucial aspect of social work practice that ensures ethical and competent service delivery. The goals of clinical supervision are to improve the quality of services provided to clients, enhance the skills and knowledge of social workers, promote self-awareness and self-reflection, and provide emotional support. This live interactive training (via Zoom video conferencing) meets the 3 hour requirement of the Kentucky Board of Social Work for licensed clinical social workers who are current supervisors for CSWs in Kentucky.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:

1. Review legal and ethical responsibilities of LCSW supervisors in Kentucky. 
2. Foster a supportive supervisory relationship that promotes professional development
3. Identify the principles of ethical decision making
4. Address common challenges faced in supervision and strategies to overcome them. 

Delivery Method
Synchronous distance learning (live virtual)

Cost
$60.00

Credit Hours
3 ACE

Accreditation
University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25

Social workers completing this course receive 3 general continuing education credits.

This course meets Kentucky requirements for 3 hours of Clinical Supervision Training for Current LCSW Supervisors. Provider number KBSW 2025042: “LCSW Supervision.”

Instructor
Shericka Smith, DSW, MSSW, LCSW was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky and is a mental health coordinator for Fayette County Public Schools. Shericka obtained an undergraduate degree from Transylvania University where she studied Spanish and Psychology. She then went on to the University of Louisville, earning her Masters in School Social Work. She recently obtained her Doctorate in Social Work and is teaching classes at the University of Kentucky. She also provides mental health counseling at a private practice she co-owns, Wellness Within, working with people of all ages.

 

How to Claim Credit
You must attend the training in its entirety and complete an evaluation form.  Attendance will be verified using Zoom attendance reports. 

Cancellation/Refund Policy
If this course is canceled, you will be contacted and given the option of a full refund or a course credit to be used within 1 year.

Questions
Contact Christina.krantz@uky.edu with any questions regarding this course, registration assistance or to request accommodations.