Nov 19, 2025

2025.11.19. Leadership Training Series: A Social Work Perspective

Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network's CMHLS

Presents:

Retention Focused Supervision: A Social Work Perspective

With: Tenna Harris LLMSW, MBA

Date: November 19, 2025

Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Location: Virtual - Zoom

Course Description:

This course explores leadership in community mental health, emphasizing the roles of social workers, counselors, psychologists, and behavioral health professionals. Through lecture, discussion, and applied activities, participants will examine ethical leadership, trauma-informed supervision, cultural responsiveness, and advocacy in policy and practice. Interactive components, including case studies, role-plays, and group discussions, will strengthen participants’ leadership competencies. By the end of the session, attendees will be able to integrate leadership strategies into practice to improve workforce resilience, service delivery, and client/community outcomes.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify leadership theories and approaches relevant to behavioral health and social work practice.
Apply trauma-informed leadership strategies to support staff well-being and client care.
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical leadership practices in supervision and program management.
Evaluate the role of cultural humility and equity in leadership across diverse populations.
Develop strategies to engage stakeholders, advocate policy change, and reduce stigma around mental health.

Time Agenda:

10:00am – 10:30am – Introduction & Overview of Leadership in Community Mental Health

10:30am – 11:00am – Leadership Theories Applied to Social Work and Behavioral Health

11:00am – 11:30am – Trauma-Informed Leadership & Ethical Decision-Making

11:30am – 12:00pm – Community Advocacy, Policy Leadership, and Closing Reflection

Registration / Walk-In Policy

Registration is required. Walk-ins WILL NOT be permitted. Register to ensure your attendance.

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