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Multiday Session Course

S25-2004 Supervision Strategies for the Development of Competent Social Workers (2 Days)

Total Credits: 12 Supervision CEs

Bundle(s):
Spring 2025 Supervision Workshops
Categories:
2000 Supervision
Instructor:
Gisele Ferretto, LCSW-C
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
15 Hours
Target Audience:
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
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Description

Overwhelmingly, the research shows that supervisors have an essential role in achieving effective client outcomes and workforce development. This workshop will identify and explore the components of effective clinical supervision. Content will include the basic functions, role, responsibilities, and standards of supervision, with emphasis on the legal and regulatory language that describe these concepts. Other topics covered include: developing professional identity and critical thinking in supervisees, setting expectations, and effective communication. This workshop includes practice activities to apply to the covered content and examples of strategies for enhanced supervision.        

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

Gisele Ferretto, LCSW-C Related Seminars and Products

University of Maryland School of Social Work

Gisele Ferretto, MSW, LCSW-C, has over thirty-five years of social work experience in both clinical and macro practice areas. Her areas of expertise include: policy, professional ethics, supervision and leadership, confidentiality, social work and field practicum education, child welfare practice, and curriculum development. Ms. Ferretto provides consultation and training for private and public agencies in her areas of expertise. She has served on various committees and boards at the local, state, and national level, developing policy and program initiatives.     

Currently, Ms. Ferretto is on the faculty at the University of Maryland School of Social Work (SSW) and serves as the director of public policy and manager of training for the Office of Field Education. During her tenure at the SSW, she has held positions in the Office of Field Education, Child Welfare Fellowship Program, Child Welfare Academy, Family Connections Baltimore, and Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS). Prior to her time at the SSW, she served as an administrator at the Maryland Department of Human Services in the following programs: Child Protective Services, Office of Equal Opportunity, and the Office of Staff Development and Training. Ms. Ferretto began her social work career as a child protective services worker at the Baltimore City Department of Social Services.   

Agenda & Learning Objectives

AGENDA:

Day 1 Agenda (two 15-minute breaks will also be included)   

9:00 am - 12:00 pm:   

  • Review of Agenda and Objectives   

  • Challenges of Effective Supervision   

  • Supervisory Assessment   

  • Watkins Model of Supervisory Development (Watkins, C.E.)   

  • BSWE Standards of Supervision (COMAR 10.42.08) and Scope of Practice (COMAR 10.42.02.03)   

  • NASW Best Practice Standards in Social Work Supervision   

  • Major Functions of Supervision (Kadushin, A.)   

12:00 pm - 1:00pm: LUNCH BREAK   

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm:   

  • Establishing Expectations: work, professionalism, ethics   

  • The Use of Statute, Regulations, and Policy for Establishing Expectations   

  • The Start/Stop Continuum   

   

Day 2 Agenda:    

9:00 am - 12:00 pm:   

  • Review of Agenda and Objectives   

  • Challenges of Providing Effective Guidance    

  • Elements of Effective Supervision Sessions (Munson, C.   

  • Assessment of Supervisee (Kolb and Munson)    

  • Evaluating YOUR Effectiveness   

  • Influencing Clinical Outcomes through Teachable Moments    

  • Power Base Inventory (Thomas)      

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: LUNCH BREAK   

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm:       

  • Developing Critical Thinking of those you Supervise (Deal, K,)   

  • The Supervision Agenda   

  • Qualities of Effective Feedback   

  • Planned Strategies for Instruction along the Clinical Process   

  • Use of Corrective Action Plans   

  • Scenarios: Application of Content   

  • The Start/Stop Continuum   

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Explore the functions and role of clinical supervision.       

  • Develop strategies to improve critical thinking and professional practice of supervisees.       

  • Instruct supervisees on the legal authorities that govern social work practice.       

  • Evaluate effective strategies for setting expectations and providing effective direction.       

  • Review the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ expectations for supervision.         

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

MD Board of Social Work Examiner (BSWE) website: https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/Pages/default.aspx  

National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Best Practice Standards in Social Work Supervision. https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=GBrLbl4BuwI%3d&portalid=0  

Barak, M. E. M., Travis, D. J., Pyun, H., & Xie, B. (2009). The impact of   

supervision on worker outcomes: A meta-analysis. Social Service Review, 83(1), 3–32. https://doi.org/10.1086/599028  

Cohen, N. A., & Rhodes, G. B. (1978). Social Work Supervision: Administration in Social Work, 1(3), 281. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edb&AN=75932452&site=eds-live  

Dan, V. (2017). An Exhaustive View on Supervision in Social Work: History, Evolution, Current Trends. Social Work Review / Revista de Asistenta Sociala, (2), 147–159. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=sih&AN=123351289&site=eds-live  

Deal, K. H. (2003). The relationship between critical thinking and interpersonal skills: Guidelines for clinical supervision. Clinical Supervisor, 22(2), 3-19.  

Deal, K. H, & Pittman, J. (2009). Examining Predictors of Social Work Students’ Critical Thinking Skills.   

Egan, R., Maidment, J., & Connolly, M. (2017). Trust, power and safety in the social work supervisory relationship: Results from Australian research. Journal of Social Work Practice, 31(3), 307–321. https://doi.org/10.1080/02650533.2016.1261279  

Fukui, S., Wu, W., & Salyers, M. P. (2019). Impact of supervisory support on turnover intention: The mediating role of burnout and job satisfaction in a longitudinal study. Administration and Policy in Mental   

Health and Mental Health Services Research, 46(4), 488–497  

Kadushin, A.& Harness, D., Supervision in Social Work, 5th Edition, Columbia University Press (2014)  

Kostecki, T., Hodge, L., Dervisovski, V., & Fitzgerald,  2021). Beyond a Sugarcoated Pill: Critical Approaches to Social Work Field Supervision. Research on Social Work Practice, 31(7), 770–779.  

Kolb Learning Style Inventory http://www.bunbury.wa.gov.au/pdf/environment/u472/Appendix%2019%20U472%20Community%20Facilitator%20Kolb%20Questionnaire%20Final.pdf  

Lawler, J. (2015). Motivation and Meaning: The Role of Supervision. Practice (09503153), 27(4), 265–275. https://doi.org/10.1080/09503153.2015.1048056  

Lusk, M., Terrazas, S., & Salcido, R. (2017). Critical Cultural Competence in Social Work Supervision. Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership & Governance, 41(5), 464–476.   

McCarthy, L. P., Imboden, R., Shdaimah, C. S., & Forrester, P. (2020). “Ethics Are Messy”: Supervision as a Tool to Help Social Workers Manage Ethical Challenges. Ethics & Social Welfare, 14(1), 118–134  

Munson, C.E., Handbook of Clinical Supervision, 3rd Edition. (2012) Routledge, New York, NY.   

O’Donoghue, K., & O’Donoghue, R. (2019). The Application of Ethics within Social Work Supervision: A Selected Literature and Research Review. Ethics & Social Welfare, 13(4), 340–360.   

O’Donoghue, K., Wong Yuh Ju, P., & Tsui, M. (2018). Constructing an evidence-informed social work supervision model. European Journal of Social Work, 21(3), 348–358  

Shulman,L., Interactional Supervision, 4th Edition. (2020) NASW Press, Washington, D.C.  

Thomas, K.W. & Thomas, G.F. Power Base Inventory: Assessing Leadership and Influencing Style, (2003) CPP, Mountain View, CA.  

Course Completion & CE Information

Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University Of Maryland School Of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 12 Category I Continuing Education Units for supervision. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education.


Please refer to the tab "Live Interactive Webinar Policies & FAQs" for UMSSW Office of CPE policies regarding all live interactive webinar related matters.

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 5/28/25, 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.  

 

Live Interactive Webinar Platforms

LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR PLATFORMS

The Office of Continuing Professional Education hosts Live Interactive Webinars through Zoom. This platform offers a high quality and user-friendly webinar platform for our registrants.

System Requirements:

  • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher; MacOS 9 or higher; Android 4.0 or higher.
  • Internet Browser: Google Chrome; Firefox 10.0 or higher.

Our system is not compatible with the Safari web browser.

  • Broadband Internet Connection: Cable, High-speed DSL and any other medium that is internet accessible.

**Please have your device charging at all times to ensure that your device does not lose power during the webinar.

Course Interaction Requirements:

To participate in Live Interactive Webinars, you MUST have a device that allows you to view the presentation on screen and hear the instructor at all times. We do not allow participants to call-in from their phones or mobile devices and solely listen to the presentation. Participation in Live Interactive Webinars is mandatory.

Our webinar policies can be found on our website by clicking here.

Webinar Policies & FAQs

Click The Link to View The Webinar Policies & FAQs

https://umbsswcpe.ce21.com/Page/live-interactive-webinar-procedures-policies-4129

 

 

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.

Availability Module Title Speaker Credits Course Type Duration Course Details
Jun 11, 2025 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) S25-2004 Supervision Strategies for the Development of Competent Social Workers (Day 1)
Gisele Ferretto, LCSW-C
Total Credits: 6 Supervision CEs Webinar 7 Hours 30 Minutes More info »
Jun 12, 2025 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) S25-2004 Supervision Strategies for the Development of Competent Social Workers (Day 2)
Gisele Ferretto, LCSW-C
Total Credits: 6 Supervision CEs Webinar 7 Hours 30 Minutes More info »
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