Supervising Telehealth Competencies in Novice Mental Health Practitioners: Practical Insights from Recent Research
Wednesday, 19th Aug 2026
About This Webinar
As telehealth becomes an increasingly permanent feature of mental health care, clinicians and supervisors are increasingly being called upon to develop new competencies for effective online therapeutic work. Recent research highlights the importance of ongoing professional development in telehealth practice, digital communication, ethical decision-making, and emerging AI integration.
This practical webinar explores how supervisors can support novice practitioners in building confidence, competence, and reflective awareness in telehealth delivery. Drawing on recent research across counselling and allied health settings, the webinar will examine key telehealth competencies, commonly used technologies, and practical ways supervisors can identify and address competency gaps in supervisees. Through case examples and discussion, participants will consider how competency-based supervision can assist novice clinicians in navigating the unique demands of online therapeutic work.
The webinar will also explore practical telehealth etiquette competencies, including online presence, communication style, therapeutic boundaries, professionalism, and management of the digital therapeutic environment. Using clinical vignettes and reflective discussion, participants will be encouraged to consider both supervisee development and their own areas for growth as telehealth practitioners and supervisors.
The final section introduces the emerging role of AI in mental health practice and supervision. Participants will examine the opportunities and challenges associated with AI integration, including enhanced accessibility, impacts on the therapeutic relationship, and ethical considerations. Practical case material will help identify areas where novice practitioners may require additional guidance, reflection, and supervisory support as digital technologies continue to evolve.
The webinar concludes with an open discussion and reflective Q&A exploring key insights, challenges, and future directions in telehealth supervision.
SUPERVISION SERIES
Build confidence in supervising telehealth practice
Strengthen your supervision skills for the evolving world of telehealth practice
Webinar Details
Venue: Live Webinar. (Includes access to video recording for 90 days).
Date: Wednesday, 19th Aug, 2026
Time: 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. (Sydney/Melbourne Time)
Cost: 79
CPD Certificate: 2 Hours CPD certificates are issued to attendees who meet one of the following criteria: attend the live webinar with at least 80% attendance, or watch the webinar recording and complete the associated assessment component.
SUPERVISION SERIES
Strengthen digital and online therapy supervision skills
Learn how to identify, discuss, and develop telehealth competency gaps in supervision
About Dr Kevin Keith
Dr Kevin Keith is a counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor and academic. He has been a therapist for nearly 16 years. He completed his PhD in 2017 at the University of Sydney focusing on theoretical questions around the status of post-infancy preschool developments within Attachment Theory. His academic interests also include emotions research, philosophy of science and the empirical status of longer-term psychotherapy. He also provides professional development to colleagues across several professions. He has been working in the field of mental health since 2005, including 10 years work in the community health sector. Kevin has been teaching counselling In Sydney since 2007.