Supervision and Ethics Workshop
February 2-3, 2026
The ethics workshop will identify and analyze frequent professional and popular beliefs about human nature and the personal and social factors that influence a client’s direction in life.
Overview
The University of Alabama School of Social Work (UA SSW) has been board-approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ASBSWE) to offer supervision training through the UA SSW Continuing Education Program. This supervision training is in response to recent Supervision Rules 850-X-3 changes affecting Alabama’s social workers at all levels, including LBSW, LMSW, LICSW, PIP, and Supervision. Attendees are advised to review the board guidelines to confirm they meet the experience guidelines.
To provide supervision in Alabama, social workers are now required to take supervisor training led by a board-approved program. The UA SSW CE Program has developed a supervision training workshop to satisfy the board requirements. This training will share knowledge on the recent rule changes, as well as enhancing skills to successfully fulfill the supervision duties the ASBSWE board expects board-approved supervisors to complete.
| Upcoming Dates | February 2-3, 2026 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (both days) |
| Registration Fees | $269 Clinical $200 Non-clinical |
| Location | Bryant Conference Center 240 Paul W. Bryant Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 |
| Presenter(s) | Joanne Terrell, MSW, LICSW, PIP |
Workshop Information
The training is intended:
- For those seeking supervision training for Non-Clinical (LBSW and LMSW) social workers, the training is 1.5 days, or 12 hours, and will include 3.0 hours of ethics.
- For those seeking supervision for Clinical (LICSW) social workers, the training is 2.0 full days, or 16 hours, and will include 3.0 hours of ethics.
InfoRequired
To provide supervision, social workers will be required to complete board-approved supervision training.
Confirm your Eligibility
When a licensee is designated as a board-approved supervisor, he or she may perform the following supervisory functions:
(a) A LICSW supervisor with two years post licensure experience who is a board-approved supervisor may supervise clinical experience toward the LICSW license, or non-clinical experience toward the LMSW, LBSW, or board-ordered supervision.
(b) A LMSW with three years post-licensure experience who is a board-approved supervisor may supervise an LBSW’s or LMSW’s non-clinical experience.
(c) A LBSW with five years post licensure experience who is a board approved supervisor may supervise a LBSW’s experience.
Presenters
Joanne Terrell
MSW, LICSW, PIP
Joanne Terrell, MSW, LICSW, PIP, is a licensed forensic social worker and the program director for the Mitigation and Mediation Resources Services of Alabama. Ms. Terrell earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the State University of New York and her Master’s Degree of Social Work from The University of Alabama School of Social Work. She has been a faculty member with the UA SSW for over 20 years. Ms. Terrell retired from full-time teaching in June 2015. Ms. Terrell has a wealth of knowledge and experiences to offer participants the opportunity to learn through engaging and interactive discussions, role plays while sharing fascinating case scenarios based on her professional experiences. Ms. Terrell has provided numerous training and workshops designed for social workers, mental health practitioners, and criminal justice professionals. Ms. Terrell has provided clinical supervision to hundreds of Alabama’s social workers working toward their LICSW for nearly 20 years. She also continues to provide clinical services through her private practice.
Workshop Location
The conference will be held at the Bryant Conference Center located in the heart of Tuscaloosa on The University of Alabama campus.
Directions
Parking Your Vehicle
Attendees can park at the Capstone Parking Deck, which is located across the street from the Bryant Conference Center. A limited number of handicap parking spaces are available in front of the Conference Center. Approximately one week prior to the conference start date, you will receive a parking permit. The parking permit will only be valid for the Capstone Parking Deck and the handicap spaces in front of the Bryant Conference Center.
Registration
Registration Fee: $269 clinical / $200 non-clinical
Registration fee includes lunch and light refreshments, training materials, CEUs, and certification of completion for ASBSWE verification.
Registration Services:
Our Registration Services Office is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. To register by phone, please call 205-348-3000.
Special Accommodation Requests
The University of Alabama is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for accommodation of physical and/or dietary needs should be made at least 30 calendar days in advance of the program date. Please email your request to professionaldevelopment@ua.edu.
A portion of the invoice amount for this program will go to the Capstone Lifelong Learning Foundation to support activities of The University of Alabama and the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.
Need our STAARS Vendor Number? Please use VC000118827 for UA Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation charge of 100% of the registration fee will be assessed on cancellations occurring within seven (7) days of the start of this session. Any changes to the session registration type (example: in-person to virtual or virtual to in-person) within seven (7) calendar days of the program will be assessed a $25.00 administrative fee. Refunds will not be granted after the program has begun. The University of Alabama reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine class sections, to limit registration or to change instructors. Contact the Registration Services department at 205-348-3000 or registration_services@ua.edu to cancel your registration. View the OTIDE Cancellation Policy.
Questions about Supervision and Ethics?
Contact Doreena Mink for more information.
Our Mailing Address:
The University of Alabama
Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning
Box 870388
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0398
