Course Code: REL-BHC-0-PHC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Recall common challenges associated with supervising peer support specialists and other lived-experience professionals because of their unique role.
Indicate at least three specific ways you should shift your supervisory practices to better meet the needs of your supervisees who are peer support specialists and other lived-experience professionals.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Setting Peer Specialists Up for Success
Meet Tina
Understanding the Role of Peer Support
The Role of a Supervisor
Organizational Structure
Ethical and Boundary Issues
Review
Summary
Section 3: Supervision Tools
Meet Carmine
Create a Successful Supervision Structure
Strengths-Based Supervision
Reflective Supervision
Professional Development
Evaluation
Support Self-Care
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Lauren Quick-Graham, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 13 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina. She has worked in private practice, the Veterans Health Administration, and community-based organizations focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Intermediate level Social Workers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Psychologists; Substance Use and Behavioral Disorder Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.