Instructor-Led Clinical Supervision in Social Work (40-Hour Course) (Oct. 2026)

Held October 14 - 16, 2026, via Zoom. Please note that this course requires full attendance on all 3 days of class.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm (40 CEUs including 12 Ethics hours and 3 Working with Distinct Populations hours)

 

Due to class structure, the deadline to register for this course is September 11, 2026 (more information below).

 

The 40 hour Clinical Supervision Course is designed for Licensed Clinical Social Workers who are interested in fulfilling licensing requirements to become a LCSW Supervisor (as set forth by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners 781.102) and in advancing their knowledge, skills, and experience in clinical social work supervision. *

 

* BHEC TSBSWE requires LCSW licensure for 2 years before receiving supervisor status.

* This course will not satisfy the requirements for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to receive BHEC approved Clinical Supervisor designation.

 

 

Deadline to enroll: September 11, 2026

 

The course consists of the following formats:

· 15 hours of live, face-to-face Zoom instruction over 3 days (10/14, 10/15, 10/16).

· 25 hours of carefully designed independent assignments that support preparation, exploration, reflection, and integration of course content. These assignments are crafted to deepen learning and enhance practical application. Participants will also receive individualized attention and personalized feedback from instructors to help maximize their learning and meet their unique professional needs.

 

Course Objectives:

· Define Clinical Supervision in Social Work

· Understand Ethical Responsibilities

· Develop an Effective Supervisory Relationship

· Explore the TX BHEC TSBSWE Rules for Social Work

· Identify Models and Phases of Clinical Supervision

· Understand Supervisory Methods and Techniques

· Learn about Distinct Populations, Technology and Generations

· Increase Awareness of Critical Challenges in Clinical Supervision

 

 

Set up CANVAS - Friday, September 11 by 11:59 p.m. Registrants will be contacted by the UH GCSW Professional Development Office to confirm participation and receive an email invitation to the CANVAS Platform. Participants will need to set up CANVAS account where participants will have access to independent course assignments that are due prior to the start of the course and have access to Zoom link for the course.

 

Accommodation Request - Requests should be made a minimum of five (5) business days in advance (September 11 ) to ensure adequate time to support accommodation request.

**The GCSW and University of Houston are here to equalize access for all CE participants to maximize the opportunity for learning and course engagement. If you need to request a specific accommodation for a CE course, please contact the UH Justin Dart Jr. Student Accessibility Center at 713-743-5400 or JDCenter@central.uh.edu

Additionally, please inform the Director for the GCSW Center for Career and Professional Development, Ann Liberman, at 713-743-8071 or at aliberman@uh.edu of your request. In your request, please include the course title, date, time, location, and necessary details to help us understand the accommodation needed.

 

Assignments DUE – Monday, October 5 by 11:59 p.m. All assignments must be completed and submitted via CANVAS platform. This allows the instructors to integrate independent course assignments into the online live discussions.

 

**If you have not been contacted by the UH GCSW by September 11, 2026, please reach out to UH GCSW to avoid any delay for you to access the course assignments and/or missing assignment deadlines.

 

Course Dates - (10/14, 10/15, 10/16 from 9am to 3p with lunch at 12 noon)

Participants will receive Zoom link to the course via CANVAS. Participation is required in the Online Class via Zoom.

 

Instructors:

Ada Cheung, Ph.D, LCSW-S, RPT-S^TM, EMDRIA Approved Consultant^TM and Certified Therapist^TM, has over 25 years of experience in behavioral health, mental health, and clinical settings. She has served children, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population through individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Dr. Cheung earned both her Doctoral and Master’s degrees in Social Work from the University of Houston, where she continues to serve as adjunct faculty. She chairs the Clinical and Supervisors’ Affinity Groups for the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies and provides clinical consultations to professionals in the field.

 

Shubhra Endley, LCSW-S, Licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience providing services to diverse populations in community based and independent clinical practice settings. Direct practicum instruction and liaison experience in higher education. Served as Adjunct Faculty and Practicum Liaison at the GCSW. Advocate for the social work profession at state and local leadership levels. Inspired to continue leveraging clinical, practicum, and educational expertise in the advancement of future social work professionals.