Date: April 25, 2025
Time: 1 PM-4 PM
Modality: in person
Presenter: Shannon Cooper-Sadlo, Ph.D., LCSW
This course will be in-person on the SLU Campus
$45.00 SLU Alumni and pre-registered SLU practicum instructors
$65.00 All others
Title: Navigating Ethical Complexities in Clinical Supervision for Social Work Licensure
*Meets Ethics Requirement (3 CEH)
Learning Objectives:
Examine the structure and functions of clinical supervision, including supervisory relationships, evaluation processes, and contextual work environments.
Analyze current research and best practices in clinical supervision for social work licensure.
Identify and address ethical challenges inherent in supervision, including issues of informed consent, dual relationships, confidentiality, and gatekeeping responsibilities.
Evaluate the role of cultural, racial, gender, and socioeconomic dynamics in supervision and implement strategies to foster equity and inclusion.
Interpret and apply the current supervision rules and licensure requirements set forth by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers.
Develop or refine a supervision contract that incorporates ethical and culturally responsive practices.
Course Description: This advanced-level course is designed for social workers who are currently providing or preparing to provide clinical supervision for licensure (e.g., LCSW) in the state of Missouri. Tailored for those who have already completed the required 16-hour supervision training, this workshop provides an in-depth exploration of ethical and cultural issues that arise in clinical supervision. Participants will critically examine contemporary literature on professional supervision and engage in discussion about complex supervisory dynamics, particularly in the context of licensure supervision. Special attention will be paid to ethical dilemmas related to informed consent, dual relationships, evaluation practices, and boundaries in supervisory relationships. Cultural humility and responsiveness will also be emphasized, including how race, ethnicity, gender, power, socioeconomic status, and systemic inequities influence supervision practices. The workshop will also provide practical guidance on developing and reviewing supervision contracts, understanding and applying Missouri's licensure supervision regulations, and supporting supervisees in professional identity development and clinical decision-making.
Bio: Shannon Cooper-Sadlo, PhD, LCSW. Dr. Cooper-Sadlo is a Clinical Professor in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University, where she teaches both B.S.S.W.- and M.S.W.-level clinical practice courses. A graduate of the Saint Louis University B.S.S.W. program, she earned her M.S.W. from the University of Denver and her Ph.D. in Family Therapy from Saint Louis University. Dr. Cooper-Sadlo has extensive clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families across hospital and community-based settings. Her areas of specialization include family therapy, trauma, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and systemic approaches to behavioral health. She is a sought-after educator and trainer who regularly facilitates workshops for professionals on topics such as trauma-informed care, supervision, and the impact of substance use on families. She brings a strong commitment to ethical, culturally responsive practice and supervision in the field of social work.
Price:
$65.00