MACMH Supervision Series

Welcome to the MACMH Supervision Series! This free, 15-week training program is designed for eligible participants who wish to become board-recognized supervisors for mental health practitioners from underrepresented communities seeking licensure. By completing this program, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to become a culturally responsive supervisor, ready to support students and new graduates.

• Incredibly enriching experience

  The Board Certified MACMH Supervisor Series strongly emphasized cultural competencies, trauma-informed care, and the supervisor-supervisee relationship. This training was an incredibly enriching experience that deepened my understanding of what it means to be an effective mentor and leader in the mental health field. The training explored key aspects of building strong supervisory relationships, fostering professional growth, and creating a supportive and ethical environment for supervisees. I especially appreciated the emphasis on cultural humility, trauma-informed supervision, and how to guide clinicians with both accountability and compassion. The instructor provided real-world applications that strengthened my confidence in mentoring others while ensuring high-quality client care. This training has truly enhanced my ability to meaningfully support, guide, and empower supervisees. I highly recommend it to any mental health professional seeking to refine their supervisory skills and cultivate a more impactful and culturally competent practice.

  Maria Siddiqui

  MA, ATR-BC, LPCC, NCC

• Definitely recommend this series

  I had a very positive experience in the MACMH Supervision Series!
  The content of our live lectures was carefully thought out, and special attention was given to issues of identity and culture throughout the series. I was so pleasantly surprised at how connected I felt to other members of the cohort and to Renita. I felt that Renita really cared about us, and that I got to know the members of the cohort well!
  I would definitely recommend this series to others who are preparing to become supervisors. I am very grateful to have been selected for the first cohort.

  Madelyn Larsin

  MSW, LICSW

• Exceptional group of professionals

  I have thoroughly appreciated the opportunity to enhance my supervisory skills and gain deeper insights into how I can better support my clinical team. Throughout the course, I was surrounded by an exceptional group of professionals, all of whom shared a common dedication to providing high-quality support to both our clients and our colleagues. This experience has broadened my understanding of different approaches to working with individuals, especially when it comes to meeting them where they are in their personal and professional journeys. I’ve also developed key supervisory skills such as active listening, conflict resolution, and motivating team members, which I am eager to apply in my daily work. I am excited to take these newly acquired skills and implement them to foster a more collaborative, effective, and supportive work environment for my clinical staff. I appreciate Renita and Amanda for providing this platform for us and taking time out of their busy schedule to help us grow in our professions!

  Fardowsa Hassan

  LPCC

• Wonderful professional growth opportunity

  The MACMH supervision series was a wonderful professional growth opportunity. I learned a lot about the world of supervision and what it means to supervise another clinician. As someone who has never supervised, I was able to get really clear on what my philosophy of supervision would be as a supervisor. It was also really wonderful to connect with and learn from other clinicians of color. Renita was amazing as well. I would definitely recommend the training!

  Kendra Shulman

  MSW, LICSW

Cohort 3 & 4 Weekly Training Details

Meet the Facilitator

Renita Johnson, MSW, LICSW – Independent Social Worker

Renita Johnson is a dedicated and active member of the St. Paul community. She provides services in her private practice as a psychotherapist, trainer, and consultant. In addition to her private practice, Renita serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas, contributing her expertise to the Social Work Graduate program. She is also a board-approved Clinical Supervisor, working with unlicensed and pre-licensed social workers and counselors to support their professional development.

Renita is driven by a commitment to use her skills and experiences to support and enhance the lives of others. She accomplishes this through education and fostering self-reflection. Renita is passionate about storytelling and values the way individual journeys influence collective systems, and vice versa. Her ongoing interests include clinical mental health and culturally supportive supervision, areas in which she actively builds relationships to strengthen the helping professions for the greater good.

Renita is an active member of the Minnesota Association of Black Social Workers. She is a founding Board member of the Philando Castile Relief Foundation and an alumna of the University of Minnesota. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her dedication to community service and advocacy.

During her spare time, Renita enjoys bowling, spending time with family, and embracing new experiences.

This training is offered with grant support from the Minnesota Department of Health Office of Rural Health and Primary Care. Learn more here. This grant falls under the Mental Health Cultural Community Continuing Education Grant Program.