Ethics in Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision plays a vital role in supporting new clinicians and maintaining high standards of client care. It helps to ensure the development of professional skills, encourages self-reflection, and promotes self-awareness among supervisees. Dr. Michelle Yep Martin developed this training to address the challenges and risks inherent in clinical supervision of counselors, social workers, and psychologists. The training explores the roles of the supervisor and supervisee, as well as the feedback loop between them. It reviews the codes of ethics of these three professions and describes common ethical issues in supervisory practice, including maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in the supervisory relationship.
Dr. Michelle Yep Martin has long supervised clinicians for licensure and approved provider statuses. Her approach to this material is accessible to beginning as well as more experienced supervisors. Among the topics covered are:
- Recognizing and addressing biases in clinical supervision
- Navigating common ethical issues in clinical supervision
- Making ethical decisions
- Identifying and addressing gaps in cultural competence
- Understanding and managing boundary crossings and violations
This training gives supervisors practical strategies and clear guidance for handling challenges in clinical supervision. Participants leave with useful tools to support their supervisees’ growth and to manage common issues that come up in everyday practice.
Interactive Follow-Up Meeting
Attendees are invited to join an open discussion 15 minutes following the end of the training, where you can engage with fellow attendees by turning on your camera and microphone. This is an opportunity to share your experiences and contribute to a meaningful exchange of ideas. Time will be allocated to address questions or insights from the training. Please note that attendance is optional and will not affect your eligibility for a training certificate.
1) Explain the role of supervisor and supervisee in clinical supervision
2) Outline steps in making ethical decisions
3) Describe how gaps in cultural competence can impact the quality of supervision and the care that clients receive
4) Identify three types of biases that can be present in clinical supervision
5) List common boundary crossings that can occur in clinical supervision
Audience
This training is for new and emerging clinical supervisors, particularly those working with challenging populations. Professionals who will benefit from this training include social workers, psychologists, and clinical counselors.
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Continuing Education Approval
American Psychological Association (APA)
Safer Society Foundation, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Safer Society Foundation, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Safer Society Foundation, Inc., provider #233, is approved 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: 06/06/2025—06/06/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 4 ethics continuing education credits.
Who's Presenting
Michelle J. Yep Martin, PsyD, MS, MA
Dr. Michelle Yep Martin has worked in offender rehabilitation for over 26 years. During this time, she has worked with various offenders, including men, women, and juveniles. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to helping offenders turn their lives around and become productive members of society. To achieve this goal, she has pursued various training opportunities and certifications. These include two master’s degrees in clinical psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She also has a Postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Emotion Awareness, Emotional Intelligence Academy, Paul Eckman International Plc., July 2014 (with Merit). In addition to her formal education and certifications, she has pursued various other training opportunities, such as trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral therapy. She has also given presentations on multiple topics at various other agencies, including a TED talk. Through these experiences, she has gained a deep understanding of the challenges faced by offenders and their families. Dr. Yep Martin also worked as a school counselor for over seven years at the beginning of her career, working formally with unhoused children and families, and has spent many hours contributing to philanthropic pursuits. She continues to train school districts on topics such as grief, boundaries for teachers and administration with the children they teach, ADHD, and other behavioral issues.