Ethical and Risk Management Issues in Social Work Supervision: Best Practices with Dr Frederic Reamer

November 4, 2026 from 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM ET

Presented by Frederic G. Reamer, Ph.D

This program has been approved for 6 Continuing Education hours in Ethics and Supervision.

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This training will provide participants with an in-depth examination of compelling and complex ethical and risk-management challenges in social work supervision. Frederic Reamer, Ph.D. will discuss key ethical and legal standards, including the concepts of respondeat superior, vicarious liability, and standards of care. He will highlight practical steps social work supervisors can take to protect supervisees, employers, and themselves, including the use of supervision agreements, sound documentation protocols, consultation, and compliance with relevant ethical standards. Dr. Reamer will discuss challenges in social work supervision related to conflicts of interest, boundary issues, and dual relationships.

At the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify challenging ethical issues in social work supervision
• Apply practical ethical decision-making frameworks and protocols related to supervision
• Identify ethical issues that pose malpractice and liability risks for supervisors
• Implement ethics-informed strategies to protect supervisees, supervisors, and employers