CLINICAL SUPERVISION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR, MODULE 1 (3 HOURS)
Describe the core roles, ethical responsibilities, and supervisory alliance defining effective clinical supervision in substance abuse treatment.
- Credit Hours: 3 Hours
- Author: John Tinsley
- Price: $39.00
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the central principles of clinical supervision as outlined in TIP 52 and their application to substance abuse treatment settings.
- Identify the multiple roles of the clinical supervisor, including administrator, educator, clinician, and advocate.
- Explain how clinical supervision serves as a bridge between academic training and clinical practice for substance abuse counselors.
- Analyze the supervisory alliance and its importance in facilitating counselor professional development.
- Describe the supervisor's role in maintaining ethical standards and quality improvement in substance abuse treatment programs.
- Outline the key components of effective clinical supervision, including integration of counselor self-awareness and theoretical grounding.
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Course Details
Course Description: Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor, Module 1 covers the foundational role of clinical supervision in substance abuse treatment, including how supervision supports counselor development, improves client care, and upholds ethical standards in the field. It is designed for clinical supervisors working in substance abuse treatment settings who want to better understand the scope and responsibilities of their role. The course examines the multiple functions a supervisor performs, from facilitating counselor self-awareness and skill development to serving as a link between administration and frontline staff. It also addresses the supervisory relationship itself, including the alliance between supervisor and supervisee as a central element of effective practice.
Date: Ongoing
Distance Learning Method: Asynchronous Reading
Target Audience: Social Workers, Substance Abuse Counselors, Criminal Justice Professionals
Refund Policy: If you request a refund within 30 days of placing your order (and prior to submitting any exams / completing any courses) we will gladly issue a refund of your money, less the processing fee and handling charge.
Course Interactivity: None
Posttest Requirements: Must score 80% or better to pass. Tests can be taken multiple times to obtain passing score.
Course Completion Requirements: Passing score on posttest. Submission of course evaluation. Course date of completion is recorded at this point.
Certificate of Completion: Issued when course is completed, available for download in Student Center
System Requirements: Internet access
About the Instructor
John Tinsley
Dr. John H. Tinsley is a former assistant professor of Medical Physiology at the Texas A&M University System College of Medicine. He received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas; M.S. from the University of North Carolina; and his B.S. from the University of Oklahoma.
He has been teaching, training, consulting and conducting research in the fields of Medical Physiology and Behavioral Biology for over twenty-nine years. Dr. Tinsley has authored over twenty-five professional and refereed articles, including invited reviews. He has been a member of the American Society for Physiology, and work done in 2001 led to an international award from The European Society on Microcirculation. Dr. Tinsley has received research funding from the Veteran’s Administration, American Heart Association, and Scott and White Hospital. In addition, he has served on numerous review committees for national grant-funding agencies and scientific journals.
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