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On-Demand

Enhancing Recruitment, Retention, and Outcomes through Clinical Supervision

Rachel Ledbetter, LMFT
Carla Smith, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify at least two clear, actionable ideas to enhance recruitment, boost retention, and improve clinician satisfaction.

  • Explain how clinical supervision can be a meaningful lever to strengthen their workforce.

  • Describe at least two strategies to make supervision more consistent, intentional, and aligned with your organization’s values.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is to increase understanding of the critical role high-quality clinical supervision plays in strengthening recruitment and retention efforts, and to provide actionable strategies for integrating supervision into broader organizational goals.

Description

Clinical supervision is more than a licensure requirement — it’s a powerful tool for shaping the future of the behavioral health workforce. In this webinar, we’ll dig into how thoughtful, consistent clinical supervision can help organizations recruit and retain top talent, reduce burnout, and ultimately improve outcomes for the communities they serve. Whether you’re navigating staffing shortages or exploring ways to better support your team, we hope this conversation leaves you feeling informed, encouraged, and ready to take action.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Rachel Ledbetter, LMFT
Rachel Ledbetter is the CEO and Co-Founder of Motivo Health, the first virtual platform designed to connect pre-licensed therapists with clinical supervisors. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Rachel’s early career experiences—working with underserved communities and navigating the challenges of rural supervision access—inspired her to build a more accessible path to licensure. In 2018, she founded Motivo Health to eliminate geographic and logistical barriers to clinical supervision. Since then, Motivo has supported over 8,000 clinicians nationwide and raised $14M in funding to scale its impact. Rachel has been recognized by Forbes as one of “The Next 1000” entrepreneurs redefining the American dream. She is a frequent speaker on clinical supervision, workforce development, and the intersection of mental health and technology. Rachel’s leadership is grounded in her commitment to making mental health care more accessible by supporting the professionals who provide it.
Carla Smith, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Dr. Carla Smith serves as the Chief Clinical Officer at Motivo, where she leads clinical quality, compliance, and best practices for supervision and continuing education. She is a thought leader in clinical supervision and provider-first workforce solutions, with published work exploring best practices in virtual supervision, clinical quality measurement, and retention strategies in behavioral health. Her research and writing focus on creating sustainable, high-quality supervision models that support provider well-being while improving client outcomes.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Motivo Health