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HSRV 0004 - Clinical Supervision and Organizational Methods

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Course Description

This course enables supervisors to analyze the role of managing within their agency and evaluate organizational readiness. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of balancing administrative and clinical supervision responsibilities, and the impact of this balance on effective supervision. Participants will apply best practices within their agency to enhance supervisory effectiveness. The course emphasizes how effective supervision can support evidence-based practices and synthesize strategies that promote staff retention and morale.

Course Outline/Topics

Time Activity
9am-10:15am Overview of Clinical Supervision and Administrative Functions
10:30am-11:15am Benefits and Rationale for Clinical Supervision
11:15am-12:00pm Organizational Structure & Developing a Supervision Model
12:00pm-12:30pm Lunch
12:30pm-1:15pm Time Management in Supervision
1:15pm-3:00pm Assessing Organizational Readiness
3:00pm-3:30pm Check-Outs & Reflection

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze the impact of contextual factors on the clinical supervision process  
  • Develop a plan to establish clear objectives for clinical supervision 
  • Apply effective strategies to implement clinical supervision within the agency 
  • Evaluate various models to determine best practices for clinical supervision  
  • Develop and deliver persuasive advocacy for the implementation of best practice clinical supervision within an agency   
  • Develop and apply effective assessment and evaluation strategies to measure supervisee progress and inform clinical supervision  

Notes

This is a noncredit enrichment program. Progress and courses completed are marked by Continuing Education Units (CEUs). CEUs are not transferable to college or university transcripts.

Customized Corporate Training. Bring our courses to your team. We can tailor the curriculum and delivery to meet the specific needs of your organization. For more information, go to our Customized Corporate Training page or email sce-customized@uwm.edu.

 

Who Should Attend

Clinical staff preparing for a leadership or supervisory role in AODA programs, Clinical Supervisor-In-Training, counselors or therapists seeking clinical supervision certification or licensure, current clinical supervisors in substance use disorder treatment settings, LCSWs, LPCs, LMFTs or SACs who supervise or plan to supervise SUD professionals or interns, program managers, directors or team leads in behavioral health or AODA programs.

Instructors

  • Brea Lopez, CSAC, LPC, ICS

Partners & Professional Credits

  • Continuing Education Hours 6.0 CEHs

Applies Towards the Following Credentials

  • AODA Clinical Supervision Certificate : Core
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HSRV 0004 - 260922

Sep 22, 2026
Live Online
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$289.00
Section Title
Clinical Supervision and Organizational Methods
Type
Live Online
Days
T
Time
9:00AM to 3:30PM
Dates
Sep 22, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
6.0
Location
  • Online (Central Time)
Instruction Method Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
Registration $289.00
CEUs
0.6 CEUs
Cancel Request Deadline
Sep 08, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 23, 2026
Instructors
  • Brea Lopez, CSAC, LPC, ICS
Partners & Professional Credits
  • Continuing Education Hours
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Brea Lopez, CSAC, LPC, ICS

Brea Lopez CSAC, LPC, ICS (she/her) is a supervisor at Waukesha County Health and Human Services in its Integrated Services Unit which serves individuals with substance use and mental health issues in an outpatient setting. Brea started her education getting an AODA associates degree from Chippewa Valley Technical College and going on to get her bachelors in Vocational Rehabilitation from UW Stout. Brea received her master’s from Southern New Hampshire University in Community Mental Health. She has been employed with Waukesha County for 23 years. Before moving on to a supervisory role, Brea worked as a clinical therapist who specialized in working with individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring disorders.

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HSRV 0004 - 260922 - Clinical Supervision and Organizational Methods

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Brea Lopez, CSAC, LPC, ICS

Brea Lopez CSAC, LPC, ICS (she/her) is a supervisor at Waukesha County Health and Human Services in its Integrated Services Unit which serves individuals with substance use and mental health issues in an outpatient setting. Brea started her education getting an AODA associates degree from Chippewa Valley Technical College and going on to get her bachelors in Vocational Rehabilitation from UW Stout. Brea received her master’s from Southern New Hampshire University in Community Mental Health. She has been employed with Waukesha County for 23 years. Before moving on to a supervisory role, Brea worked as a clinical therapist who specialized in working with individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring disorders.

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