Beyond Oversight
The Practice & Purpose of
Transformational Clinical Supervision
Presented by
Jason Christopherson, PsyD, MSCP, ABPP
Central Valley Behavioral Health, in coordination with the San Joaquin Valley Psychological Association, invites you to attend a continuing education event presented by Dr. Jason Christopherson. This engaging lecture will focus on Clinical Supervision and the development of trainees at all levels of development. This course offers a comprehensive, practice-focused exploration of clinical supervision for mental health professionals. Designed to deepen both foundational and advanced supervisory competencies, the course covers the core foundational aspects of clinical supervision from a developmental lens.
This hybrid event will offer virtual attendance for those who are out of the Fresno area, or who are unable to attend in person.
Outline
8:30AM - Check-in and Social Networking (Breakfast Provided)
9:00AM - Presentation Starts
Objectives
Participants who attend this event will be able to:
- Describe the primary functions of clinical supervision and differentiate between developmental, administrative, and supportive roles within ethical and legal frameworks.
- Analyze the dynamics of the supervisory relationship, including power differentials, parallel process, and culturally responsive supervision practices.
- Evaluate various supervision modalities and demonstrate knowledge of effective feedback strategies, progress monitoring techniques, and gatekeeping responsibilities.
- Apply developmental models of supervisee growth to tailor supervisory approaches and identify key clinical competencies necessary for professional advancement.
About the Presenter
Dr. Christopherson has been a clinical supervisor for doctoral students, doctoral interns, post-doctoral fellows, newly licensed psychologists, associate masters level mental health therapists, and licensed masters level therapists, for over 10 years. He has also overseen APPIC internship training programs for small and medium sized mental health organizations. He has a doctorate in clinical psychology, a post-doctoral masters in clinical psychopharmacology, and is a board certified child/adolescent clinical psychologist. He has been practicing as a licensed psychologist for 13 years. He is licensed for independent practice in California, Utah, and Nevada.
Special Promotional Offer from SJVPA
For anyone who is not a member of SJVPA and attends this CE event, SJVPA will provide a complimentary 1 year membership (an $80 value). This will allow you to receive all the benefits of being a SJVPA member for 1 year, which includes significant discounts on CE events, voting privileges, and the opportunity to serve on committees. Please see Jason Christopherson, PsyD, ABPP at the event or contact him at jason.christopherson@ascendbh.com for any questions regarding membership and SJVPA. This opportunity represents a significant discount on the event.
Location
This event is being co-sponsored by Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health who is providing the venue location at their facility in central Fresno on Fir (one block north of Herndon), between Cedar and Maple. The facility is located at 1781 E. Fir Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93720. See map below for directions.
Continuing Education: Six (6) continuing education credits provided by Central Valley Behavioral Health, an authorized provider of continuing education credit through the American Psychological Association (APA).
This course meets the California Board of Psychology requirements to become, or maintain, a licensed psychologist's status as a clinical supervisor of unlicensed associates, interns, or students. This course meets SOME of the requirements of the California Board of Behavioral Science to function as a clinical supervisor. Participants are encouraged to review the requirements through their specific licensing boards to ensure regulatory compliance.
Central Valley Behavioral Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Central Valley Behavioral Health maintains responsibility for the content of this continuing education event.
For questions, comments, or concerns regarding Central Valley Behavioral Health CE program content, material, registration, or any related matters, please contact our Continuing Education Representative, Annie Fujikawa, PhD, at (559) 472-3371
*Important Notice: Please note that APA guidelines require that we only give credit to those who attend the entire event. Those arriving more than 15 minutes after the start time, or leaving before the workshop is completed will not receive CE credits. No partial credit will be awarded.