Clinical Supervision in a Virtual World: Strategies for Supervisors

March 10, 2025

Live Webinar accessible via Zoom Invitation

Program Description

This workshop will enable clinicians to be aware of the key challenges in working with trainees whose patients are using remote platforms Including rapport building across the lifespan, frame and boundary setting, key privacy concerns, and licensing challenges. Additionally, participants will be engaged in an interactive discussion of how best to supervise trainees with varying levels of experience using remote platforms.    

Target Audience

This webinar is designed for Rhode Island psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, residents, fellows, and medical students. 

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity the learner will be better able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of logistical (e.g., licensing laws) and practical (e.g., equipment needed) necessary to provide virtual supervision of mental health service delivery
  2. Perform remote supervision with minimal practical difficulty and consistent with regional regulations
  3. Integrate skills to teach trainees how to establish a 'therapeutic frame' for virtual sessions
  4. Enhance the quality of clinical care delivered remotely by trainees
  5. Analyze ethical considerations in providing mental health services remotely in order to effectively guide trainees in ethical decision-making
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.50 APA

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

    In support of improving patient care, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

  • 1.50 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
  • 1.50 Social Work
    This activity has been approved by the NASW, Rhode Island Chapter.
Course opens: 
02/11/2025
Course expires: 
05/10/2025
Event starts: 
03/10/2025 - 3:30pm EDT
Event ends: 
03/10/2025 - 5:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
  • 3:30-3:35 introduction/welcome message
  • 3:35-4:20 panel presentation
  • 4:20-4:40 breakout rooms
  • 4:40-5:00 group discussion and Q&A

Course Chair

Jeff Hunt, MD

Professor
Dept. of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Program Director
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship and Triple Board Residency
Director
Inpatient and Intensive Services
Bradley Hospital

Panelists

Diane McLean, MD, PhD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Bio Med Psychiatry & Human Behavior
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Bradley Hospital

Alex Brake, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Bio Med Psychiatry & Human Behavior
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Psychologist
Rhode Island Hospital

Rachel Ojserkis, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Bio Med Psychiatry & Human Behavior
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Psychologist
Rhode Island Hospital

Molly Hedrick, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Bio Med Psychiatry & Human Behavior
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Psychologist
Bradley Hospital

Planning Committee

Elizabeth McQuaid, PhD

Professor
Dept. of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Vice Chair of Academic Affairs
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Director
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Department of Psychiatry
Brown University Health

Jeff Hunt, MD
Professor
Dept. of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Program Director
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship and Triple Board Residency
Director
Inpatient and Intensive Services
Bradley Hospital

Diane McLean, MD, PhD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Bio Med Psychiatry & Human Behavior
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Bradley Hospital

Alex Brake, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Bio Med Psychiatry & Human Behavior
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Psychologist
Rhode Island Hospital

Rachel Ojserkis, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Bio Med Psychiatry & Human Behavior
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Psychologist
Rhode Island Hospital

Molly Hedrick, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Bio Med Psychiatry & Human Behavior
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Psychologist
Bradley Hospital

Maria Sullivan
Director
Office of Continuing Medical Education
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Jennifer Maloney
Assistant Director
Office of Continuing Medical Education
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Emmy Nuttall
Program Manager
Office of Continuing Medical Education
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Provided by the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior


Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Social Workers: The above program has been approved in accordance with the Regulations of the Rhode Island Social Work Board of
Licensure.

Continuing Psychologist Education: 

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

  • Credit Designation | This program offers 1.5 continuing education credit for psychologists.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.50 APA

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

    In support of improving patient care, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

  • 1.50 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
  • 1.50 Social Work
    This activity has been approved by the NASW, Rhode Island Chapter.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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