READY TO BECOME A LCSW SUPERVISOR?

All it takes is about 30 minutes a day to finish in the state-mandated 90 days. But you can finish sooner!

THIS COURSE MEETS THE 50% REQUIREMENT IN TEXAS

Did you know? The state-mandated 40 Hour Supervisor Training is no longer approved or vetted by the state of Texas.

If you aren't careful, you could end up spending lots of money on a course with:

• Dated or insufficient information about the latest state and federal laws and Licensing Board rules
• A part-time instructor who may be a supervisor, but only teaches the 40 hour training 'on the side' in addition to running a private practice.
• No usable contract, OER Framework, supervision plan, or remediation plan at the conclusion of the course to protect your license
• Zero information about the business of supervising so you can ethically make a living
• Insufficient multicultural competencies
• Outdated templates, resources, and paperwork
• Nonexistent or tiny supervision community following graduation
• No live virtual monthly consultation groups featuring expert speakers who help new and seasoned supervisors navigate tricky supervising situations
• No listing in the top SEO-ranked directory for Texas Clinical Supervisors

And do you really want to spend money on a course that does not have everything you need to protect your license and make a living?

Introducing the FIRST Texas Online 40 Hour LCSW Supervisor Training Course

Dr. Ashley Stephens LCSW-S

North Carolina, Oregon, Alabama, Texas

Lead Instructor

Dr. Kate Walker LPC/LMFT Supervisor

Texas

Co-Instructor

At Kate Walker Training you get more than just a course.

You get:

• The most up to date information. In fact, in addition to updating the course monthly we host 1-2 webinars on board rule updates annually and invite board members and staff to attend.
• An anti-racist foundation. We don't just include a multicultural module; our entire course is designed so you create an anti-racist supervision practice.
• Expert and research-driven systems. Dr. Stephens is a social work educator, consultant, curriculum developer, and has her Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. This degree allows her to help you build your best business, taking into consideration research on the world of work. Dr. Walker is a counselor educator who speaks and publishes regularly in the field of counseling and supervision (most recently she was co-presenter with UT El Paso faculty at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference in October 2023).
• Comprehensive resources. You will graduate with a working contract, a supervision plan, and directions to implement a remediation plan (OER Triad) that will help you supervise successfully and protect your license.
• Information based on the business of supervising. Lesson modules include information on supervision and supervision business issues plus every course comes with "What to Charge for Supervision," and "Essential Systems to Protect Your License and Your Sanity."
• Membership (coming soon!) where you can get supervisor, ethics, and multicultural CEs; a directory listing in the highest ranking supervisor directory in Texas; access to on-demand training and webinar replays; and tickets to our monthly virtual supervisor consultation groups featuring experts in the field of clinical supervision.
• Inclusive community. Whether you join our Texas Supervisor Coalition Facebook group, our monthly consultation groups, the Step it UP Membership, or just listen regularly to the Texas Counselors Creating Badass Businesses Podcast on your favorite Podcast Provider (over 7000 downloads) you are part of a nurturing group of professionals who are dedicated to your success.
• The original supervision course. Ashley Stephen is proud to partner with Kate Walker Training to offer the 40 hour supervision course for social workers. Kate Walker Training online supervisor training has served as a model for how other online courses should be designed. In fact, we even trained the instructors of other 40-hour supervisor trainings! Since starting the supervisor training course with Dr. Judy DeTrude in 2006 as Achieve Balance, Kate Walker Training is the longest-running supervisor course in Texas and the first completely online LPC and LMFT Supervisor training course in Texas.
• Instructors committed to your graduation. Our Online 40 Hour LPC/LMFT Supervisor Training course consistently graduates more supervisors than any other supervisor training course in Texas. We are committed to filling the gaps in access to affordable mental health care in rural and underserved Texas. That means YOU get to become part of the solution.

2006 - 2019: 40 Face to Face Cohorts

2020: 75 Graduates

2021: 81 Graduates

2022: 118 Graduates

2023: 225 Graduates

2024...YOU!

Completely Online. A Proven Track Record of Graduates. Real Instructors. Interactive.

No Bots. No B.S.  

Affordable, Expert-Driven, Self-Paced, on YOUR schedule.

Course FAQ

Q: If I finish this program, am I automatically a supervisor?

A: No. The Kate Walker Training Online 40 Hour LCSW Supervisor Course only meets the education criteria set forth by the licensing boards. Upon completing this program, participants seeking the clinical supervisor credential must still meet the criteria mandated in their state regulations, apply, and pay all applicable fees. State licensing boards have ultimate jurisdiction.

Q: Is this course approved by the Texas LCSW licensing board? I remember that courses must be taught by approved providers only.

A: There are no board-approved courses (that rule went away in 2019 so if you see an instructor advertising they are board-approved....they may not be reading all the rules). Here's what the boards DO require:

• The Social Work board requires the course instructor to be a Council-approved LCSW Supervisor and Dr. Stephens is a LCSW Supervisor.
• Additionally, the Texas Social Work regulations require LCSW Supervisor training courses to meet certain criteria. We encourage you to preview the Syllabus so you can see exactly how the Kate Walker Training 40 Hour Social Work Supervisor Training meets or exceeds Texas Social Work standards. 
• This course meets the 50% rule which stipulates that 50% of CEs must be from a provider type listed in the rules.

When the Texas law changed in 2019 allowing the 40 hour training to be offered completely online, Kate Walker Training was the first to take its approved supervisor training workshop and convert it to an online format.

Bottom line? We believe our carefully crafted content provides gives you everything you need to protect your license and enjoy supervising.

Q: Can you guarantee that my certificate will be accepted by the LCSW Boards and they will automatically give me my supervisor designation?

A: Remember the licensing boards have final say. If you are missing experience hours or you are trying to transfer from another state, the board may have additional requirements for you. Also the board may have additional requirements due to rule updates (the self-query requirement is a great example of this). So while we have never had one of our certificates denied by any board we are aware of, we cannot guarantee that the board will give you your supervisor designation.

Q: This course is online but do I ever get to talk to an instructor and ask questions?

A: Yes. We have a weekly Zoom/virtual study hall that our instructors and graders attend. You can also use the link in your course to schedule a phone call.

Q: Are there payment plans?

A: Yes, but we do charge an extra fee to account for the extra transaction fees. Also, much like universities, we will not give you your certificate until your account is paid in full.

Q: I'm an LPC licensed for three years. If I take the course now, can I submit the certificate in two years when I become eligible? In other words, is this course good for two years?

A: For LPC, yes. LMFT doesn't specify. 

Q: Can I get certificates for each module I take within the course?

A: Unfortunately no. The course will provide you with one completion certificate when you finish the entire thing.

Q: How long can I take to complete the 40 Hour LPC LMFT Supervisor Training?

A: As of 2023 the Social Work board allows only 90 days to complete the course. At Kate Walker Training we start the 90 day clock when you purchase the course. If you take longer than 90 days you can still complete, but your certificate will indicate that you are not eligible for the supervisor designation through Kate Walker Training. You can still complete the training with another provider.

Q: I didn't finish in 90 days. Can I re-take your course?

A: Remember, even if you don't finish in 90 days, you paid for the course and it's still yours. You can continue to work on it for CEs. We do roll out updated courses and you may be able to purchase a new 40 hour training under some circumstances. Check with support@swsupervisioncourse.com to see if you are eligible.