Become a DOPL-Approved Clinical Supervisor in Utah or Arizona
Are you a licensed mental health professional in Utah or Arizona looking to pursue or maintain clinical supervisor status?
We might be what you are looking for.
Whether you’re renewing your supervisor credential or pursuing it for the first time, this training gives you the required hours, the content the Division of Occupational and Professional Learning (DOPL) is looking for, and a supervision approach you can actually use in your practice.
“I celebrate clinical risk-taking within ethical bounds and honor the unique strengths each supervisee brings to the profession.” – Melissa Webb
Why this Training, Why Now
Utah’s supervision rule, R156-60e, requires every currently Approved Supervisor to complete formal supervisory training by January 1, 2027. New supervisors must wait until they’ve held independent licensure for at least 24 months before this training counts toward their supervisor status.
Arizona is in the process of rolling out updated supervisor training requirements as well. Starting in January 2027, all 12 hour and 6 hour refresher trainings will need to be live.
Learning Objectives
● Articulate the core roles, functions, and responsibilities of a clinical supervisor, including ethical and legal
accountability inherent to the supervisory relationship.
● Apply supervisory methods and techniques — including developmental, competency-based, and
multiculturally responsive approaches — across individual, triadic, and group supervision formats.
● Describe the supervisor’s role in overseeing and guiding a supervisee’s diagnostic reasoning, case
conceptualization, and treatment plan development.
● Conduct fair, accurate, and well-documented evaluation of a supervisee’s clinical competence, including
gatekeeping decisions when readiness concerns arise.
● Identify and navigate common ethical dilemmas that arise in the supervisory relationship using a structured
decision-making framework.
What’s Covered
Definitions
1 hour
An introduction to clinical supervision: what it is, why it matters, and the theoretical models that shape effective supervisory practice.
The Supervisory Relationship
2 hours
- The foundation of the supervisory relationship- including countertransference, safety, and creating a secure supervisory environment
- Bias in the supervisory relationship- multicultural considerations, conflicting values, and navigating difference with supervisees
Methods and Techniques
2 hours
- Supervisor roles, evaluation, and gatekeeping-including the supervisor’s responsibility to the profession
- Types of supervision-individual, triadic, and group formats; supervision by clinical modality (including EMDR and DBT); and multicultural approaches to supervision
Standards of Practice
2 hours
- Codes of ethics, ethical decision-making, and navigating ethical dilemmas in supervision
- Utah-specific legal issues- state statutes, DOPL requirements, and legal obligations for supervisors practicing in Utah
Administrative Tasks
1 hour
Supervision plans, contracts, documentation, and reporting- the practical infrastructure of sound supervisory practice. You will leave with templates for all of these needed forms.
“We’ve consistently gotten glowing feedback from our associate clinicians as well as interns that receive supervision with us. They commonly say that they feel supported yet allowed to be creative and grow in the ways they need to at the same time.”- Kate Kincaid
CE Credit & NBCC Approval
Tucson Counseling Associates is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP 6979). We have held this designation since 2019, and this training is offered in accordance with NBCC ACEP requirements.
Participants who complete the full 8-hour training will receive a certificate of completion documenting the date, hours, and content covered, suitable for submission to DOPL or your state licensing board.
NBCC approval does not imply endorsement of specific techniques or approaches.
Training Details
- Format: Live/synchronous
- Length: 8 hours total (1 hour for lunch) for Utah; 6 hours for Arizona
- Dates: September 18th, 2026
- Location/Platform: Virtual
- Cost: $300 for Utah; $250 for Arizona
“I believe that creating a safe, trusting space in supervision is just as important as it is in the therapeutic space with clients.”-Amy Davis
Your Facilitators
“I think what sets our approach to supervision apart is that we’ve been doing it for over a decade and we’ve really taken the time to learn about and practice the craft of supervision. It’s a tremendous privilege and honor that we have a deep reverence for. We are very proud of our program and are excited to share what makes it so great with other supervisors in training so that it may ripple out and improve our field.”
“We value diversity of people, ideas, and training opportunities, which is what makes us stronger. This belief shapes everything we do, including how we approach supervision. Our trainees don’t just work with one supervisor; they gain exposure to a range of supervisors and a broad community of clinicians who bring deep expertise in specialized areas. These community practitioners bring their real-world knowledge directly into our didactic trainings, giving trainees a richer, more well-rounded clinical education.”
“As a clinical supervisor, my approach is rooted in a humanistic foundation, believing in the inherent worth, dignity and growth potential of every individual who enters the therapeutic space. I carry these principles into my supervisory relationships, recognizing how I show up directly shapes my supervisees and how they show up for their clients. I strive to create an environment of clinicians being fully seen and valued. My goal is to walk alongside and help a clinician discover and refine their own authentic therapeutic voice.”
“My approach to supervision is relational and collaborative. I believe clinicians grow best when they feel safe, supported, and have someone in their corner. My goal is to create a space where supervisees can openly explore clinical skills, case conceptualization, ethical dilemmas, and the emotional impact of the work, including countertransference, without fear of judgment. I strive to provide clear guidance on ethical decision-making and Arizona licensing requirements while supporting clinicians through the transitions of becoming a therapist.”
Who This Is For
- Utah-licensed mental health professionals who currently providing clinical supervision and need to complete formal training by January 1, 2027
- Utah clinicians pursuing supervisor status for the first time (must have held independent licensure for at least 24 months)
• Arizona-licensed clinicians wanting to get ahead of upcoming supervisor training requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this training satisfy DOPL's requirement under R156-60e?
Yes. This is an 8-hour sychronous course covering all five required content areas under R156-60e-306.2.
I'm not sure if I need this training yet- how do I know?
If you currently hold an Approved Supervisor specialty in Utah, you need complete formal training by January 1, 2027. If you’re pursuing supervisor status for the first time, you’ll need to wait until you’ve held independent licensure for at least 24 months.
Is this only for Utah clinicians?
The training meets the requirements for the 8 hour training for Utah’s board. If you are located in AZ, you only need 6 hours of this training. This training will be broken up into modules so you only need to take what you need.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes, all participants receive a certificate of completion documenting the date, hours, and content covered. See the CE Credit & NBCC Approval section above for more details.