Syllabus

Virginia Clinical Supervisor Training

20-Hour Asynchronous Continuing Education Course

Course Overview

This 20-hour asynchronous continuing education course is designed for licensed mental health professionals who intend to pursue board-approved clinical supervisor status in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Virginia requires licensees seeking approval to supervise Residents in Counseling or Residents in Marriage and Family Therapy to complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional training in supervision. This course is structured to meet that requirement and aligns with the Virginia Board of Counseling’s expectations for supervision training and continuing competency.

The program focuses on the core competencies of effective and compliant clinical supervision, including supervision models, ethical and legal responsibilities, documentation and evaluation, remediation, and technology-assisted supervision. Emphasis is placed on building supervision systems that protect the supervisor’s license while supporting supervisee development and public safety.

This course is delivered in a fully online, self-paced format and is intended for licensed professionals seeking supervision training that is clear, practical, and aligned with Virginia standards.

Who This Course Is For

This course is appropriate for licensed professionals seeking supervision training applicable to:

  • Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)

Completion of this course does not itself grant supervisor approval. Participants must separately meet Virginia licensure and experience requirements and submit supervision documentation to the Virginia Board of Counseling.

Course Content Areas

Participants will complete training in the following areas:

  • Foundations and models of clinical supervision

  • Supervisor roles, responsibilities, and professional identity

  • Ethical and legal considerations in supervision

  • Documentation, evaluation, and remediation of supervisees

  • Technology-assisted supervision and confidentiality safeguards

Format and Continuing Education

  • 100% online, asynchronous home-study format

  • Recorded lectures, readings and quizzes

  • 20 total continuing education hours in clinical supervision

  • Certificate issued upon successful completion

This course is designed to meet Virginia’s supervision training requirement when continuing education is obtained from an approved continuing competency provider. Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance with their licensing board.

Important Notice

Licensing rules and supervision requirements vary by state. This course is designed specifically to meet Virginia’s supervision training hour requirement and may not satisfy supervisor training requirements in other jurisdictions.