G8 - When the Caseload Is Crushing: Supervision for Overburdened Clinicians

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM MDT

Location: 205

Supervisors in community mental health face the challenge of guiding clinicians who are overburdened by high caseloads and complex client needs. This session offers practical strategies to help clinicians balance productivity demands with quality care, while protecting their own well-being. Presenters will share approaches to accelerate skill-building for early-career staff, foster confidence, and improve retention. Real-world examples will illustrate how effective supervision can navigate ethical dilemmas, prevent harm, and strengthen decision-making - ensuring both clinicians and clients receive the support they need.

Learning Objectives:

Identify strategies supervisors can use to help clinicians manage high caseloads without sacrificing client outcomes.
Apply supervision techniques that accelerate skill development and improve retention among early-career clinicians.
Implement supervisory practices that prioritize clinician well-being while meeting agency productivity demands.

Disclosure(s):

Rachel Ledbetter, LMFT: No financial relationships to disclose

Carla Smith, PhD, LCSW, LMFT: No financial relationships to disclose

Breakout Presenter(s)

Rachel Ledbetter, LMFT

CEO & Co-founder
Motivo Health
Clark, New Jersey

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Carla Smith, PhD, LCSW, LMFT

Chief Clinical Officer
Motivo Health
Frederick, Maryland

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

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