Strengthening Supervisory Practice: Developmental, Ethical, and Legal Dimensions

This training is designed for clinical supervisors. The course begins with a foundational exploration of clinical supervision, examining core definitions and the diverse functions supervisors fulfill in fostering professional growth. Building on this foundation, participants will engage in a comprehensive review of the Integrated Developmental Model of supervision, a theoretically grounded framework that equips supervisors to accurately assess supervisees’ developmental stages, calibrate expectations, and implement interventions that promote both competence and reflective practice. The program concludes with a focused analysis of the legal and ethical dimensions of supervision, providing evidence-informed guidelines and strategies to uphold professional standards while mitigating risks of ethical or legal liability.

Published: December 2025

Format

Online Course

Credits

6.0

Instructor

Sharon Greene, LCSW

Price

$ 119

Course objectives

Strengthening Supervisory Practice: Developmental, Ethical, and Legal Dimensions

  • Define the four different levels of supervisees according to the integrated developmental model.
  • Articulate how a supervisor tailors their supervision to each level of supervisee.
  • Describe the ethical obligations of supervisors to their supervisees and to the profession.
  • Define vicarious liability and identify at least 3 steps a supervisor can take to decrease their risk.

Instructor

Sharon Greene, LCSW

Sharon Greene, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience in clinical supervision, education, and mental health leadership. She currently serves as the Training Director at Providence Saint John's Child and Family Development Center, a respected nonprofit agency in Los Angeles that delivers comprehensive mental health services to children and their families. Since 2007, Sharon has led the center's training program, where she designs and delivers supervision curricula, oversees the development of new clinicians, and ensures the highest standards of clinical practice.

A passionate educator, Sharon has been adjunct faculty in the Graduate Schools of Social Work at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and California State University, Northridge (CSUN) since 2008. She has taught advanced clinical practice to MSW students, integrating theory, research, and practical application to prepare the next generation of social workers for effective and ethical practice.

Sharon is a recognized trainer in Clinical Supervision and has delivered supervision training to mental health professionals across the country. Since 2003, she has provided direct clinical supervision to pre-licensed clinicians, supporting their growth toward licensure with a focus on reflective practice, multicultural competence, and clinical excellence.

With her unique blend of academic, administrative, and frontline clinical experience, Sharon brings a deep understanding of what effective supervision looks like in real-world practice. Her courses are grounded in evidence-based models and informed by years of hands-on expertise—making them both practical and transformative for clinical supervisors at all levels.

Course Lessons

How It Works

  • View the presentation. Classes are broken into small video segments of less than 30 minutes, so you can come and go as you please.
  • Take the quiz. Answer a few questions after each lesson before you move to the next lesson.
  • Complete the course evaluation.
  • Print your certificate and you're done!

We Make It Easy

  • Handouts from the class are available as PDF files to view or print.
  • Once you've purchased a class, you can view it as many times as you like.
  • Login with your email address and password. It takes you to your personal library/dashboard of all classes you have purchased.
  • Over 90% of professionals report being absolutely satisfied with their online experience!

Levels of Classes

All of our classes are offered at the intermediate level unless otherwise indicated. All classes are designed for experienced mental health professionals.

Test Policy

You need a score of 75% or higher in each lesson/module to move to the next lesson/module. Most people pass on their first attempt. You have up to 3 attempts to pass each module. After 3 failed attempts, you need to contact our office and we will reset the quiz for one more attempt.

Refund Policy

We offer a no-risk guarantee for our online courses. You can view any class for three days, and if not satisfied, contact PPS and we will refund your money in full. This refund offer does not apply if you have completed the class and passed all of the lesson/module quizzes.

Technical Support For On-Demand Courses

Please call 877-777-0668, Monday-Friday from 10 am - 4 pm Pacific Time or email info@psychsem.com.

Questions, Special Needs & Grievances

If you would like additional information, require special accommodations, or have a grievance, please contact Professional Psych Seminars at: toll-free phone: 877-777-0668, phone: 805-371-9443, fax: (805) 371-7443 or email us: info@psychsem.com.

On Demand Course FAQs

How long to I have to complete this class?

There is no time limit. You can take as long as you'd like to complete the class.

Can I sign-up for a class now, even though I don't want to take it for some time in the future?

Yes. Customers often do this when we are running a special, offering you a discounted price.

I lost my certificate. What do I do?

Log in to your account, navigate to the course, and view/print your Certificate.

Do I have to take the entire class at one time or can I stop and come back another time?

You can sign in and out anytime, from any computer, to continue the class. We break our classes into segments of 20 to 30 minutes. You can watch one segment and then come back later. You can even fast forward within a segment.

I am concerned about having to remember everything to take the test. Will this be a problem?

No. We ask you 2 to 3 questions after each 20 to 30 minute video lesson. Answer the questions after each lesson and save your answers. You can come back later and watch another video lesson when you have time. You don't have to remember more than one video lesson at a time. Also, most of our questions are very straight forward. You should have no problem answering them if you've watched the video lesson.

Can you print out the handouts for my on-demand class and send them to me?

No. You can view them online or print them out yourself.

My certificate won’t print. Can you help me?

Hold down the keys Ctrl + P at the same time to access the print screen on your computer.