“Legal & Ethical Issues in Supervision”

Michael Griffin, J.D., LCSW, is an attorney at law and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Mr. Griffin received his MSW degree from the USC School of Social Work in 1980 and obtained his LCSW in 1982. Mr. Griffin was a member of the first graduating class at Chapman University School of Law in 1998 and acquired his law license in 2002.

Mr. Griffin has a broad background of experience as a mental health professional. Over the course of his career, he has been employed as a therapist, clinical case manager, clinical supervisor to MFT Interns and Associate Clinical Social Workers, served as a program manager, and outpatient clinic director, and was the director of clinical operations for one of the largest non-profit organizations in Orange County, California. For several years, Mr. Griffin was employed in the department of Psychiatry at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, CA. During his time there, he worked as a child-family therapist, clinical supervisor, and outpatient clinic director, and was the coordinator of school-based mental health programs. Mr. Griffin is a practicing psychotherapist in Orange County, CA, and is an attorney with CAMFT, where he consults with CAMFT’s members regarding legal and ethical issues.

   

“The Anatomy of Supervision” AND “Deconstructing the Supervisory Relationship”

Ellen Kinoy, LMFT, is Clinical Director for Lincoln, where she began as a Clinical Supervisor for their burgeoning school-based programs. She received her MA in Clinical Psychology from New College of California in 1992, became licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in 1996, and has worked for more than 25 years providing services and designing programs for youth and families in the community and within the public funding stream. Kinoy is dedicated to providing accessible, innovative, and culturally-relevant services in response to community need and is adjunct faculty for the MA in Counseling Psychology program at John F. Kennedy University.

Hotel Reservations

The Crowne Plaza Concord hotel provides the finest in California comfort away from the hustle, bustle and high prices of downtown San Francisco. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi in all rooms, delicious dining in the onsite restaurant, and even bring along man’s best friend since they are a pet-friendly hotel.

A special group rate of $124 plus applicable taxes per night has been arranged for CAMFT members attending the workshop. To book your room reservation, please call reservations direct at 877.270.1393, or click here to book online. Be sure to identify yourself as attending CAMFT’s Supervision Workshop Series. The group rate will be available through Tuesday, September 10, 2019 or until rooms are sold-out. The Crowne Plaza requires a deposit of one-night room and tax at the time of reservation. Reservations must be canceled within 24-hours of arrival to avoid paying one-night’s room and tax as cancelation fee. All sleeping rooms are subject to an early departure fee of one night’s room and tax. Complimentary hotel shuttle within a two-mile radius is available to all guests.

Hotel Parking

The Crowne Plaza hotel self-parking is complimentary for CAMFT attendees, and overnight guests will enjoy in and out privileges. Normally, the hotel does charge $16 for self- parking.

Getting There

The Crowne Plaza Concord Walnut Creek is accessible from Oakland Airport (approximately 36 minutes, 31 miles), San Jose Airport (approximately 1-hour, 54 miles), and the San Francisco Airport (approximately 47 min., 42 miles).

Take the Bart Yellow Line to Concord station. Bart stop is conveniently located to the Crowne Plaza Concord. Click here to pre-purchase BART Tickets or to plan your trip using BART.

Driving Directions

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Conference Disclaimers

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CAMFT is approved for CE hours by: CAMFT is recognized as a CE Provider by the Board of Behavioral Sciences for LMFTs, LEPs, LPCCs, and LCSWs (16 C.C.R. §1887.4.3(3)(D)); Provider Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider# CEP 4046) for number of contact hours and the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP-EI Provider #1S-95-319-1019). Pre-licensed members and associates may earn hours of experience for attending CAMFT workshops as approved by their supervisors.

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Fragrance Sensitivity: To keep the environment free from unnecessary irritants, participants are asked to refrain from wearing heavily scented perfumes, colognes, or other products.

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• Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions.
• Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
• Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants.
• Alert community leaders if you notice harassment

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If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior,  CAMFT may take any action they deem appropriate,  including removal from a CAMFT meeting or event (without refund) at which the harassment occurred. Egregious violations will result in more severe sanctions.