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I-RISE is a grant-funded* program, offered through the Center for Practice Transformation, that supports Minnesota’s practitioners from under-represented communities in fulfilling licensing supervisor requirements. Details and how to apply can be found here .

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Certificate in clinical supervision.

Have you completed 45 CEs in supervision workshops with CPT? If so, you are qualified to take the next step!

CPT’s Certification in Clinical Supervision requires the following:

• Workshop Verification Form
• Responses to three reflection prompts

See Pricing & Registration below for more details and the registration link, or click HERE to register.

If you are seeking Board Approval:

Licensees are responsible for knowing their board’s requirements for those seeking to become licensing supervisors. The information below is a guide and not intended to substitute for a licensee’s understanding of their board’s expectations.

• Minnesota Board of Social Work requires 30 hours of supervision training. Review BoSW’s requirements . Attest to meeting licensing supervisor requirements using the Board’s online services  after completing supervision workshops.
• Core Competencies in Clinical Supervision: Crucial Concepts and Skills (12 CE)
• Beyond 101: Negotiating and Utilizing ‘Self’ in Supervisory Relationships: Intersections of Culture and Power (6 CE)
• Intercultural Supervision: Navigating Cultural Difference in the Supervisory Relationship (6 CE)
• Ethics and Supervision: Utilizing a Decision-Making Model to Navigate through Rough Waters (6 CE)
• Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy requires 45 hours of supervision training. Please refer to each workshop description for its BBHT approval status. Review BBHT’s requirements . Complete this form after completing supervision workshops and ensuring compliance.
• For individuals licensed outside of Minnesota, please check with your State’s Board requirements.

Supervision in Social Work Certificate

CPT has retired the Supervision in Social Work Certificate (74 CE) offered by the School of Social Work’s Series program. If you were previously admitted to the Supervision in Social Work Certificate, all of your previous SSW supervision workshops and CEs will count toward the new certificate or your previous plan of study should you opt to pursue that. We are happy to support your progress either way. Please contact us, and we will assist you with the process, review your options, and  answer any questions you may have.

Pricing and Registration

You will have 90 days from registration to complete your submission. We look forward to seeing you through to the conclusion of this professional development journey!

Complete your Certification Process

Register in CPT X599 after completing a minimum of 45 CEs in supervision workshops with CPT

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Minnesota Social Work Continuing Education

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Free State Social Work is approved as a continuing education provider by the  Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education Program  (provider #1235) and the  National Board for Certified Counselors  (provider #6605).  We are also approved by the  Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board  (provider 10-001) and the  Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling  (CE Provider # 50-13565).

Does the Minnesota Board accept courses from ASWB-approved continuing education providers?

How many hours can i earn with on-line ce courses.

Up to half (50%) of the 40 total hours may be completed through independent learning.

How Can I Get Started?

All of our courses are $5.99 per credit hour.  We also offer an unlimited package. One year of unlimited courses is $74.99 and two years of unlimited courses are $124.99 .   Click here for more information about how to get started  or you can  browse our complete course catalog .

Where Can I Review Minnesota Social Work Continuing Education Requirements?

You can review Minnesota social work continuing education requirements at: https://mn.gov/boards/social-work/licensees/ce.jsp .

You can also contact the board at: State of Minnesota Board of Social Work 2829 University Avenue SE, Ste 340 Minneapolis, MN 55414-3239 612-617-2100 888-234-1320

Please remember that we have done our best to research your state’s licensing guidelines. Licensing regulations can change frequently including guidelines about how many hours you can earn on-line. Most jurisdictions require a certain number of hours in ethics and other areas of practice. The final authority for approving any continuing education activity rests with your state board. Even those states that endorse the ACE program may have exceptions in terms of the courses that they will accept. It is ultimately your responsibility to understand the licensing regulations in your state.

Does Free State Social Work offer Minnesota Social Work CEUs? Trainings? Contact Hours? Credit Hours?

Different jurisdictions have different definitions.  For some jurisdictions, the term CEU consists of ten credit hours.  At Free State Social Work, we offer continuing education credit hours and we estimate that each credit hour will require one hour of reading.

At Free State Social Work, we offer great online continuing education for social workers, counselors, and therapists.

All of our courses are $5.99 per credit hour. Please browse our complete course catalog or use the category links below.

We also offer an unlimited package! One year of unlimited courses is $74.99 and two years are $124.99. Our unlimited packages do not require you to agree to an ongoing subscription or automatic renewals. Click here for more details about our unlimited packages .

If you would like to sample one of our courses, you can try a free course here .

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As a Jointly Accredited Organization, NetCE is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.

The Minnesota Board of Social Work accepts courses from any provider who is ASWB approved.

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LICSW, LISW, LGSW, and LSW are required 40 hours every two years, 20 of which may be completed by independent study.*

All licensees are required a minimum of 2 of the 40 hours in ethics , and 4 hours in cultural responsiveness , every two years.

LICSW are required at least 12 of the 40 hours in clinical content every two years.

Licensing supervisors are required 6 hours in supervision content every two years.

* NetCE courses are considered independent study.

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MEMBERS ONLY! Ethics seminars are 2 hours long and take place 3-4 times a year virtually. Group participation is highly encouraged in this process. They are a wonderful opportunity to discuss ethical dilemmas with your colleagues and to meet the two-hour requirement for social work licensure. Look for emails on the Listserv, as well as the calendar of events, about when future seminars will be held.

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Fee: Free for MSCSW members.

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Those considering private practice as well as those already in private practice can benefit from sharing in discussions about the “nuts and bolts” of creating and maintaining a psychotherapy business. The group is facilitated by a seasoned private practitioner and there is no cost. Any MSCSW member is invited to come.

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Location:  Meetings are virtual until further notice. For more information, contact Beth Matthews at 763-489-8430 or by email .

RSVP with Beth to get the Zoom link. This group is for MSCSW members only and is free.

MSCSW offers monthly, 2-hour webinars facilitated by experts in the field.

Visit the events page for upcoming offerings.

Value, camaraderie and fun! Study Groups promote ongoing social work education, collaboration, peer leadership and the exploration of a wide range of clinical interests.

A Study Group can be a valuable resource for Society members, since no fee is charged for participation and members themselves can establish the size, time, place, frequency, content and learning objectives of the group.

Groups are usually led by peers, though they may be leader-led. Group discussion may utilize resources such as books, articles, films, case examples, or even call upon relevant outside expertise.

Each Study Group should select a coordinator to record attendance and document educational content for each session.

For MSCSW members only and are free.

CURRENT STUDY GROUPS

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Study Group

Study Groups seeking CEUs must record the following:

• The learning objectives of the Study Group.
• Educational content of the Study Group including a bibliography.
• A list of participants and a list of their attendance at each meeting.

HOW TO START A STUDY GROUP

• Identify a subject you would like to study that contains social work content.
• Find two, three, four or more members to meet with you.
• Identify a place and time to meet.
• Obtain the study group paperwork from Membership Services Member and Newsletter Coordinator, [email protected] or 612-374-2618.
• Meet and brainstorm your goals, readings, etc.
• Identify a coordinator to record meetings.
• At various intervals, send a record of meeting times to the MSCSW President to ensure recording of meetings for CEUs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are events approved by the mn board of social work.

Our programs are not pre-approved, and this is not necessary for CEUs.

From the board website, “CE providers and programs accepted are not required to be pre-approved by the Board but must meet all CE requirements in the Board’s Practice Act.” The website further details these requirements. 

Will the webinar be recorded to view at a later date?

Yes, the webinar will be recorded and made available within 48 hours of the live webinar

How do I receive my CEUs?

To receive your CEUs, sign into your account on our education website . This is a separate account from your membership account. Once you sign in you will see the survey. After you answer the questions click “Complete and continue” and your CEU certificate will be released.

Is there a phone-in option to participate in the webinar?

This is an interactive training and must be attended via full Zoom platform. Participants have to be able to ask questions live for the event to count as in-person credits. We are using the text/chat feature in the webinar for participation and that is not possible via phone only.  If you are logged into the webinar and using your phone for the audio portion (but can see slides and type in questions) that would work. So, a phone only option is not available. 

Will there be a post test?

We are not currently requiring a post test following our educational events.

I have more questions.

For other education questions, please contact our Event Coordinator Anna Leppicello.

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Serving the LGBTQ+ Community with Education and Empathy

Bruno santos.

Bruno Santos earned his bachelor’s degree and started his first master’s while serving in the Air Force (2015–21). He used the GI Bill to pursue his second master, the MPS in Sexual Health, and graduated this past spring.

As a practicing clinician, Bruno Santos felt that he needed to learn more about human sexuality in order to more fully serve the LGBTQ+ community. “I found that as a gay man, the knowledge that I gained in social work was not enough for what I wanted to do,” he says. “There was a gap in knowledge, as well as a gap for me as a person. So the decision to return to school to earn a master's degree in sexual health was to fill that gap.”

Why It’s So Important to Understand Human Sexuality

Bruno is a full-time social worker in Salt Lake City, Utah, and recognizes that many of his clients experience a lot of sexual shame. He grew up in a religious household and understands how sex and sexuality can sometimes lead to secrecy and feelings of guilt.

“People are coming to my office saying they’re addicted to porn or addicted to some type of sexual behavior, and sometimes they're not really addicted. Sometimes it's a lack of knowledge, often in the LGBTQ plus community,” he says.

To help those people understand some of their sexual behaviors, and to determine whether they are in fact compulsive, he first defines what that actually means. He can then provide the support and treatment they need to manage that compulsion.

He adds that he, too, had to learn how to liberate himself from feelings of shame he had as a young person, but “now it feels so free to be in a space with people—and not just gay men but people in general—where they have the space to talk about sex.” 

Bruno highlights that while men are often given more freedom to explore sexually, this does not translate into having healthy spaces to discuss sex. "We only talk about sex when we've done something wrong or something has gone wrong."

Talking about sex and sexuality in an open and honest way, not only in the context of punishment or deviance, is critical to healthy relationships. Bruno says that his education has helped him approach his clients with more neutrality and empathy.

“I feel that today my knowledge base of human sexuality is broader. I have more capacity to provide psychosexual education to my clients. And I feel like I'm using the knowledge that I have acquired in this program almost on a daily basis.”

3 Pro Tips for Students

• “The first one would be, and this is advice for anyone entering a master's program, manage your time . I completed my second master's degree while working full time with two kids. I took time out of my weekend to complete all my assignments. I read through the articles that I needed to read throughout the week, when I had time between clients. Then on the weekend I would sit down and complete my assignments. So I'd say it’s essential to manage your time.”  
• “The second thing that I would say to a new student is to fill in the gaps , seek to understand the theoretical approaches that are being taught because they will be fundamental to help future clients, whether that's teaching sexual health or working with a client one on one. That theoretical approach is fundamental to have a comprehensive understanding of human sexuality.” (Bruno took Strategies for Teaching Adults as an elective.)  
• “The last thing I would say to a new student is pursue what interests you . Because even within the program, they offer classes on gender, gender care, compulsive sexual behavior, sex and relationships. So pursue what interests you. When I pursue what interests me, I feel motivated.”

Memorable Courses

• Foundations of Human Sexuality
• Compulsive Sexual Behavior

Bruno is a recipient of a CCAPS Larson Legacy scholarship .

Mia Boos is a writer and content strategist with the College of Continuing and Professional Studies, covering the College’s graduate programs and undergraduate individualized degree programs. She joined the CCAPS Marketing team in 2014 and has worked for Thomson Reuters and New York University. Connect with her via LinkedIn . 

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Supervisor Certification Series

Become a nasw-mn certified supervisor.

Complete both the "Essentials of Supervision" training (15 CEUs) and "Advanced Supervision" training (15 CEUs) to earn the 30 hours of supervision training needed to be a licensure supervisor in Minnesota. Trainings do not need to be completed in the same series to be eligible for this credential.

PLUS, completion of both trainings will make you a NASW-MN Certified Supervisor!*

Register for Upcoming Series! 

All trainings are virtual and take place via Zoom from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT. Click on training name below to register.

Fall 2024 Series

Essentials of Supervision  Dates are: October 8th, 15th & 22nd from 10am-4pm CT

Advanced supervision Dates are:  November 7th, 14th & 21st from 10am-4pm CT

Spring 2025 Series

Essentials of Supervision   Dates are: April 2nd, 3rd & 4th from 10am-4pm CT

Advanced Supervision   Dates are:  April 30th, May 1st & May 2nd from 10am-4pm CT

Start, grow, or strengthen your supervision practice!

We are excited to bring you a series that will give you the skills and knowledge for being a supervisor in an ever-changing world. Whether you’re new to supervision or close to retirement, join us for an interactive, hands-on learning experience.

Get certified with NASW-MN!

The Supervisor Certification Series is made up of two trainings (15 CEUs each): “Essentials of Supervision” and “Advanced Supervision”. Complete the full series to get the 30 hours of supervision training needed to provide social work licensure supervision in Minnesota – AND become a NASW-MN Certified Supervisor!*

Yes, this is for ALL social work supervisors! 

• Supervising in an organization or providing outside licensure supervision
• Supervising interns, new or seasoned staff, front-line service providers, or leaders
• In a clinical or macro setting, or somewhere in between
• About to start supervising for the first time, moving into a leadership role, or want to add to your supervision toolkit

…you’re sure to learn new skills that will enhance your practice now and into the future!

Built by social workers, for social workers!

Building on the success of our first certification series, this year we feature tons of fresh content and fresh perspectives, created and facilitated by skilled social workers with decades of supervision experience. 

About the trainings

Each training ("Essentials of Supervision" and "Advanced Supervision") is worth 15 CEUs. The full series is 30 CEUs.

**Please note that you can only complete half of the 30 hour supervision training requirement via independent study per the MN BOSW. 

Essentials of Supervision (15 CEUs)

Includes 4 ethics OR 4 clinical in social work values; and 2 cultural responsiveness.

This training will help you understand your values and strengths as a supervisor and leader. It will cover the following:

• Personal style and brand 
• Management vs. coaching vs. leadership 
• Theories, models, roles, and types of supervision 
• Tracking tools, Minnesota statutes, and logistics of supervision 
• Boundaries, self-care, and ethics 
• Dual relationships, personal boundaries, and social media 
• Rural vs. urban distinctions 
• Unpacking ethical dilemmas 
• Ethics of self-care for both supervisor and supervisee 
• Skill-Building 
• Supervising toward racial and social justice 
• Feedback, accountability, and confrontation 
• Tools and techniques for engaging supervisees

Advanced Supervision (15 CEUs)

Includes 2 ethics OR 2 clinical in social work values; and 2 cultural responsiveness.

This training will get you dig deeper into the most pressing issues in our profession and learn how to effectively supervise toward what's ahead. It will cover the following:

• Inclusive leadership 
• Critical conversations regarding race, oppression, and white fragility
• Supervising across difference 
• Supporting equity in organizations 
• Organizational dynamics 
• Context, structure, and lifecycles of organizations 
• Organizational trauma 
• Supporting change in our systems 
• Supervising non-social workers, middle managers, and leaders 
• Effective performance reviews 
• Leading trauma-effective organizations 
• Trauma-effective supervision 
• Organizational assessment tools

About the Instructor

Dr. Karen E. Goodenough, PhD, MSW, LGSW, has been Executive Director of the National Association of Social Workers - Minnesota Chapter since 2018. She received her BSW from St. Olaf College, MSW from Augsburg University, and PhD in social work from the University of Minnesota. Previously, Dr. KG worked in direct practice, non-profit program management, and has been a consultant in evaluation, data utilization, and strategic planning. She has also served as adjunct faculty in numerous BSW and MSW programs throughout Minnesota. Dr. KG is a skilled supervisor, trainer, and macro practitioner. She has supervised, coached, and trained interns, volunteers, contractors, board members, and staff from various professional backgrounds, and has provided hundreds of hours of training in such areas as supervision, ethics, policy advocacy, leadership, budgeting, evaluation, and research. Dr. KG is passionate about using data and best practices to build a purposeful future, and is currently focusing her research efforts on social work licensure.

*Social workers need 30 hours of training in supervision content to begin providing licensure supervision in Minnesota; certification is not required. Visit the MN Board of Social Work's website for more details.

Pricing (for each 3-day training)

NASW Student/Retired Member - $150

NASW Member - $175

Not-Yet-Member - $250