Leadership Training for Behavioral Health Professionals
Guest Instructor: Susan LaGraves, LCSW-R
From Clinician to Leader: Practical Skills for Behavioral Health Supervisors
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Format: Live Virtual via Zoom
CE Credit: 2 NYSED-Approved Live CE Hours (LMHC, LMSW/LCSW)
Registration Closes: 7 days before the event
Course Description
Many clinicians move into supervisory or leadership roles with strong clinical skills, but limited formal preparation for the operational, communication, and team-based responsibilities that leadership requires.
From Clinician to Leader: Practical Skills for Behavioral Health Supervisors is a 2-hour live virtual workshop that introduces practical leadership skills for behavioral health professionals transitioning from direct care into supervisory or operational roles.
This training explores leadership resilience, emotional intelligence, communication strategies, psychological safety, burnout prevention, workflow management, and the unique challenges clinicians face when stepping into leadership.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to identify:
- 2–3 key leadership and operational responsibilities, as well as common challenges clinicians face when transitioning into behavioral health supervisory and leadership roles.
- 2–3 practical communication, workflow management, staff accountability, and team collaboration strategies that support operational effectiveness within behavioral health settings.
- 2–3 evidence-based approaches that promote psychological safety, strengthen team effectiveness, and enhance leadership resilience within behavioral health environments.
Who Should Attend?
This training is designed for clinicians and behavioral health professionals who are:
- Transitioning into leadership roles
- Currently serving in leadership positions
- Considering leadership as part of their future professional path
Relevant disciplines and roles include:
- Social Workers
- Licensed Mental Health Counselors
- Program Coordinators
- Behavioral Health Supervisors
- Behavioral Health Leadership Staff
Training Topics
- The identity shift from clinician to supervisor
- Supervising and leading teams
- Leadership communication strategies
- Accountability and team support
- Operational workflow and prioritization
- Psychological safety and leadership resilience
Training Format
- 2-hour live virtual workshop
- Interactive discussion-based format
- Case examples and practical application exercises included
Meet the Presenter
Susan LaGraves, LCSW-R
Susan LaGraves is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience in behavioral health. Her career includes direct clinical work with children, adolescents, adults, and families, as well as more than 15 years in senior behavioral health leadership and operations.
Susan previously served as Deputy Director of Program Operations at Buffalo Psychiatric Center, where she led initiatives focused on improving patient access, strengthening rehabilitative services, expanding evidence-based treatment practices, advancing staff development, and supporting sustainable community integration.
Since retiring from Buffalo Psychiatric Center in 2024, Susan has focused on supporting emerging and current behavioral health leaders through leadership education, mentorship, and curriculum development.
Registration & Policies
Registration for this live virtual training closes 7 days before the event date.
A minimum enrollment of 8 learners is required for this training to proceed as scheduled.
If minimum enrollment is not met by the registration deadline, 716 CEU reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the training. Registered participants will be notified by email and provided with available options, which may include rescheduling, credit toward a future training, or a refund.
Participants must attend the training in full in order to receive continuing education credit. This training is offered in a live virtual format and is intended to meet New York State continuing education requirements for live instruction.
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