Advanced 30 and 45-Hour Trainings for
Non-Michigan Supervisors
 

By popular request, we have created the following Supervisor Training Programs for supervisors practicing in states other than Michigan.



 

    30-HOUR PROGRAM OUTLINE 

For Non-Michigan Supervisors
 

The goals of this program are to assist potential supervisors: 1) to understand: a) models of supervision; b) roles, functions qualities and competencies of supervisors; c) effective supervision techniques; d) counselor scope of practice, supervision requirements for licensure and other legal issues; e) administrative issues in supervision; and 2) to develop a competent and ethical practice in supervision.
 

I. Module 1 (6 Hours). Trainees will order a publication entitled Essentials of the Mental Health Counseling Profession. They will be asked to read this publication and use this material as a reference throughout the program.
 

II. Module 2 (16 Hours). Trainees will read the workbook entitled Becoming an Effective Supervisor by Dr. Jane Campbell, and will be asked to complete selected assignments 
 

III. Module 3  (8 Hours). Trainees will select and complete one of the Mentoring Institute’s 5-Hour Home Study Programs. Trainees will also meet with a “supervisee” for not less than 3 hours and will share learnings from this experience.

 

Cost of the program is $649.00, and those completing it will receive 30 NBCC-approved clock hours.
 

REGISTRATION FOR THE 30-HOUR PROGRAM

 

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45-HOUR PROGRAM OUTLINE 

For Non-Michigan Supervisors
 

The goals of this program are to assist potential supervisors: 1) to understand: a) models of supervision; b) roles, functions qualities and competencies of supervisors; c) effective supervision techniques; d) counselor scope of practice, supervision requirements for licensure and other legal issues; e) administrative issues in supervision; and 2) to develop a competent and ethical practice in supervision.
 

I. Module 1 (6 Hours). Trainees will order a publication entitled Essentials of the Mental Health Counseling Profession. They will be asked to read this publication and use this material as a reference throughout the program.
 

II. Module 2 (16 Hours). Trainees will read the workbook entitled Becoming an Effective Supervisor by Dr. Jane Campbell, and will be asked to complete selected assignments 
 

III. Module 3  (8 Hours). Trainees will select and complete one of the Mentoring Institute’s 5-Hour Home Study Programs. Trainees will also meet with a “supervisee” for not less than 3 hours and will share learnings from this experience.
 

IV. Module 4  (15 Hours). Trainees will complete the Mentoring Institute’s 15 Hour Home Study Program on Utilizing Technology in Clinical Supervision.
 

Cost of the program is $924.00, and those completing it will receive 45 NBCC-approved clock hours and meet training requirements for the Approved Clinical Supervisor Credential (ACS).
 

REGISTRATION FOR THE 45-HOUR PROGRAM
 

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Your Instructors

Dr. Sara Sue Schaeffer and her husband, Dr. Donald Amidon have been in counseling for over 30 years.  Between them they have experience in: private practice, school counseling, EAPs, substance abuse counseling, marriage and family therapy, trauma recovery, loss and grief, depression, anxiety, counseling in the VA system, PTSD, faith-based counseling, adjunct faculty at Western Michigan University, supervision of interns, supervision of LLPCs, and more.  Both are Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, National Certified Counselors, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Master Addictions Counselors and Approved Clinical Supervisors. 

Dr. Schaeffer is one of the main authors of Michigan's Counselor Licensure Law and worked for 14 years to insure its passage.  As first Chair of the Michigan Board of Counseling, she holds the first counselor license issued in the State of Michigan.  Dr. Schaeffer is the expert on Michigan Counselor Licensing Law. Information presented is accurate, in-depth, reliable and current.