Guidelines for Clinical Supervision

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CE Course Description

The clinical supervisor serves an essential role in ensuring that behavioral health professionals are operating within the standards of practice as well as being able to identify when one is not performing adequately.  Additionally, supervisors are committed to upholding the ethical principles and standards of their professions, adhering to state and federal statutes regulating clinical practice, complying with relevant education and training standards, and practicing competency-based supervision.

Author: Kimberley Fortin, LCSW-R

CE Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the roles, responsibilities and guidelines for clinical supervisors. 
2. Examine the criteria for giving constructive evaluations and feedback to supervisees. 
3. Identify the differences between legal and ethical issues and how they interconnect with liability in supervision. 
4. Recognize the differences amongst the models of clinical supervision. 
5. Examine the multi-dimensions of cultural competence in supervision.

CE Course Outline

Section 1: Introduction to Clinical Supervision (15 minutes)

1. Overview of Clinical Supervision (5 minutes)
2. Roles & Responsibilities (10 minutes)
   1. Roles of Supervisors (5 minutes)
   2. Responsibilities of Supervisors (5 minutes)

Section 2: Types and Guidelines of Clinical Supervision (25 minutes)

1. Types of Supervision (10 minutes)
   1. Individual, Dyadic, and Group (10 minutes)
2. Guidelines for Clinical Supervision (15 minutes)
   1. American Psychological Association & NASW (10 minutes)
   2. American Counselors Association & AAMFT (5 minutes)

Section 3: Models of Clinical Supervision (35 minutes)

1. Developmental Models (10 minutes)
2. Psychotherapy-Based & Competency-Based Models (15 minutes)
3. Integrative Models (10 minutes)

Section 4: Assessment & Evaluation in Supervision (20 minutes)

1. Assessment & Feedback (10 minutes)
2. Gatekeeping in Supervision (5 minutes)
3. Evaluation Case Study (5 minutes)

Section 5: Cultural Competence & Diversity in Supervision (30 minutes)

1. Cultural Competence (10 minutes)
2. Broaching & Diversity Issues (15 minutes)
   1. Broaching Styles (5 minutes)
   2. Case Study (5 minutes)

Section 6: Legal & Ethical Issues in Supervision (30 minutes)

1. Legal Aspects of Supervision (15 minutes)
   1. Telehealth Considerations (5 minutes)
2. Dual Relationships & Boundary Issues (10 minutes)
3. Supervision Contract & First Session Checklist (5 minutes)

Section 7: Burnout in Supervision (20 minutes)

1. Recognizing and Addressing Burnout (10 minutes)
2. Case Study on Burnout (10 minutes)

Section 8: Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Conclusion (5 minutes)

Additional Resources

1. References (not timed)
2. Appendices (not timed)

Total Time: 180 minutes (3 hours)

Course Level: Introductory

Course Date: 2022-05-18

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