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WELCOME TO THE GEORGIA SCHOOL : 2014

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CLINICAL SUPERVISION TRAINING

SHELDON L. ROSENZWEIG, M.A., LPC, CCS & CARL SHANTZIS, Ed.D.

PURPOSE of today* is to:

ADVOCATE for current & future supervisors

ENGAGE in the

supervisory conversation

’ 

ENHANCE knowledge & skill of Clinical Supervisors

PARTICIPATE in learning activities * ( As developed by D. Powell & endorsed by IC&RC, AODA, Inc.)

DISCLAIMER

Completion of this training that you have obtained mastery of competencies needed for the position of Clinical Supervisor.

does not imply

Completion of this training that you are ready to successfully sit for the IC&RC,AODA, Inc. Clinical Supervisor written examination.

does not imply

AGENDA: PART ONE

Welcome & VERY Brief Introductions

Housekeeping

Expectations

Ground Rules

Game Plan

Work

Break/Lunch

AGENDA: PART TWO

SOT

Housekeeping

Work More

Feedback Form & Evaluation

EOT

_________ SUPERVISION: _____________

We work in a profession faced with challenges: ethical; legal & credentialing requirements, demands of management.

Sound business practices help

insure

Meeting financial;

quality TX.

___________ ____________ provides a rich opportunity to develop professionally & personally.

  

___________ ____________ improves morale, care & outcomes.

___________ ____________ is shared.

___________ provides an effective way to monitor staff performance, behavior & professional growth.

 

___________ have ethical & legal responsibility to supervise.

___________ is an avenue of communicating/monitoring the ongoing changes in our work.

______________ is…

• An _______________ • ______________ by a senior/experienced/credentialed member of the profession • A _____________ that extends over time • _________ of: evaluating/monitoring/consulting • _________ as ‘ gate keeper ’ • _________ by ‘ ethical practices ’ Bernard & Goodyear, 1998 / Rosenzweig & Shantzis 2014

SHARED

CLINICAL SUPERVISION

_______________

The number one task of supervision is

to _____________

well being.

The

___________________________

than the supervisee.

Counselor performance is monitored

through ____________________________.

____________ _____________

The goal of supervision is to help _____________ ___________________________________ … not necessarily ______________________. A Clinical Supervisor

s most important task(s) are ___________________________ & ensuring the highest quality of service delivery.

Remember:

________________________

.

__________ ___________…

is a

______ __________

that holds that individuals who have control & authority over others

will be held ____________ for the negligence of those under their control.

The degree that the supervisor will be held ___________ is

directly proportional to the amount of _________ the supervisor has over the supervisee.

_________ __________occurs when:

…damage to a client results from ________________in carrying out one

s supervisory responsibility for the supervisee

s work

…from giving __________ _________to the supervisee to the detriment of the client

…from ___________________________________to the supervisee

s report about a client

…or… from _________________________to a counselor who was not up the demands of the task!

The professional code:

THERE ARE REAL DIFFERENCES…

Un

Il

Im

Black

It is Right Always All

Grey White

It is not Wrong Never None

$

People

Service

________is the non-abuse of power

• You may ________________________

when there is none to assume.

• Those you

to you

are helping

may _______________

… that you may not really have.

The more intimate the situation … _________________________that may be assigned.

Expected increase for SA =

____________ than

average growth

” •

MH Counselor growth expected by ____

Bureau of Labor Statistics: 2010*

“ SA & Behavioral Disorder Counselors ” ↓ _________ # jobs in 2010 = ________ ↑

_______...

Job outlook 2010-2020 $

__________________ …

2010 median pay

*

Bureau of Labor Statistics, March 29, 2012

Bureau of Labor $tatistic$: 2010

       MH Counselor (Master ’ s req)… $39,700 Rehab Cnslr (Master ’ s req)… $32,350

SA & BHD Cnslr (_______) … $______

Social Wrkr (Master ’ s req)… $42,480 Schl Cnslr (Master ’ s req)… $53,380 Psychologist (Doctoral req)… $68,640 Psychiatrist* (MD req)… $175,390

*SA accounts for 1.64% (3,860) of all Psychiatrists in 2010

______: OUR FIELD

LOOKED LIKE

________% of workforce was over 40 years of age

Only __________% of direct service staff were CD credentialed

The average reported case load was: ____________

______% of all work-time was reported as dedicated to paper work

Annual turnover in management was almost __________%

Counselors turned over jobs every _________ years…

DECREASING TURNOVER & INCREASING PROFESSIONAL __________________

I___________________ ongoing clinical supervision *

G_______________ job autonomy *

B_________ communication between management & staff *

A_______________ with paperwork/paperwork reduction *

M_______________ training programs for personnel *

I____________ recognition/reward system for performance

FUTURE SHOCK

With ____________ advancement comes a new array of __________ & ___________ questions.

Powell, 2009

Traits of an_________ ____________

_______________________ Prerequisite traits:

___________________________:

Your __________________is the single most important qualification to be a supervisor.

___________: Supervisors must remain ________________ about what they do.

______________________________________: inspirational for those you serve & supervise.

It will be

_____ _____ of an Effective Supervisor

Clinical knowledge, skills & experience

Has been supervised & is currently supervised

Professional education & training

Good teaching, motivational & communication skills

A desire to

pass the torch

of knowledge & skills

A sense of humor, humility & balance in ones life

Good helping skills, observation skills & affective qualities

Good time-management, executive & delegation skills

____ ______ of an Effective Supervisor

The _________ ______ of a Supervisor ought to be:

• • • • •

A willingness & ability to teach (& learn) Good communication & listening skills A sense of fairness Well organized Clinical skills ? Conversant in technology?

More:

    

Ability to create an open, trusting atmosphere… Respect among peers, colleagues & supervisees… A__________ familiarity with legal & ethical issues, policies & procedures… Cognitive & conceptual abilities… Concern for the welfare of the client, the agency & ones community…

 

A non-threatening, non-authoritarian, diplomatic manner...

Decision making & problem solving skills…

_______ ________________________

SUMMARY QUIZKY What are the 5A

s of being a quality supervisor?

A ble

• • • •

A ble A ble A ble A ble

THE 5 A

s of Supervision…

A__________ : open, receptive, trusting, non-threatening A__________ : easy to approach & speak with freely, there for you A__________ : knowledgeable & skilled A__________ : pleasant, friendly, reassuring A__________ : to self, clients, organization…

Traits of an

_________

Supervisor

The most common supervisory _______________:

       

____________ in exercising management authority Poor _____________________ Not giving ________________ feedback Unable to ____________ on behalf of staff I_________ _______ allocated for staff needs (-) _______ _______ (rigid, loud, insensitive, overwhelmed, impatient, unrealistic) Lack of supervisory knowledge, skills & __________ Inability to __________ _________.

DIFFERENCES

BETWEEN_____________ & _________________________________

____________________ supervisors

aim to maintain healthy functioning of the organization and to accomplish the organization

s mission.

 

__________________ supervisors

focus on productivity, workload management, & accountability.

_________________ supervisors

are responsible for firing, promoting, scheduling, raising salaries & other personnel duties.

__________________ supervisors

make decisions in terms of benefit or harm to the organization system, not individuals (clients/staff?).

_______________Supervisors

target helping supervisees to develop skills, overcome obstacles, increase competency, & to practice ethically.

______________ Supervisors

activities with clients.

focus on the supervisee

s

______________ Supervisors

make suggestions and provides corrective feedback concerning cases.

______________ Supervisors

provide a final evaluation as to the fitness of the supervisee to continue preparation or to practice independently.

_________ SUPERVISION ________

____________ Model Reflects the Supervisors Therapeutic approach

_____________ (competency-based models) A counselor … is a counselor … is a counselor

________________________ Models Defines the tasks & issues of supervision based upon the requirements of the clinician's _______________

_________________________ Model Defines the __________ through which a counselor develops skills Impacts the supervisory expectations & _____________supervising

The _______________ Model

A__________

that an

outstanding

will be an

outstanding supervisor

.

counselor

R__________

a reactive, retrospective approach to supervision. They focus on what

the supervisee identifies

as ‘ a problem ’ … and… 

R__________

on the

supervisee

s awareness

of ‘ needing help ’ .

THE ________________

MODEL

A disciplined process…

A tutorial process …

Has aspects…

Recognizes…

Provides…

The __________ Model of Clinical Supervision 1.

2.

People can get better with _______________________ … People do not always know what is _______________ for them … 3.

The key to growth is a _____________________ of insight/attitudinal & behavioral change in the right amounts … at the right time 4.

C_____________ is constant & inevitable!

5.

6.

In counseling & supervision, the guide focuses on what is changeable, solutions vs. problems . It is _________________________to know a great deal about the cause or function of an issue to resolve it.

… there

s more

The __________ Model of Clinical Supervision

7.

8.

There is more __________________________to see the world & more _________________________________ to do counseling

The aim of counseling & supervision must always be on whether it brings about ___________________________.

9.

We

re talking about _________ … not the client or the supervisee. 10.

People inherently know what is right for them, although they might be blinded to that by their current

_______________

AND, all human beings have a

__________________

• • • • • •

WHAT OTHERS SAY :

*

D_____________

career paths for all levels of staff to encourage staff to view themselves as professionals

D_____________

an executive management curricula to train the next generation supervisors, managers & leaders F___________ on clinical supervisors

E_____________

standards for in-service training & clinical supervision

D_____________

standard guidelines for internships

*

RECOMMENDATIONS

In ______, Dr. __________ generated the following recommendations:

   

1. Clinical supervision training for ________________________ 2. Leadership development & successful planning for ___________________________________________________ 3. A system of credentialing for __________________________ 4. Development of credentialing systems for counselors & _________________________________________for supervisory, clinical & management personnel in the field

RECOMMENDATIONS

According to _________, a multi-faceted approach is needed to address the lack of supervisory preparedness: 1. Increase emphasis on leadership & supervisory development 2. Including an emphasis on credentialing managers & supervisors 3. T____________ of clinical supervisors is needed based upon the development of consistent & standardized models for clinical supervision in SA practice 4. Create _______________

standards

for training & trainers 5. Develop __________

systems

of supervisory training & credentialing

SUPERVISION

• There is

need

to learn/grow as _________________ • There is a

need/must

for

there to be someone __________________________________________

• There is

need

to ____________________________ • There is

need

for ____________________________

Occupational _______________

• Unrealistic __________________ • Unrealistic __________________ • • Becoming an “

_______________

Serving the need of ________________ rather than the consumer/client

• • Lack of written

service ______________ Preaching

_______________________

__________________:

That Allow For U____________ B_________*

• The _________ that what I ’ m doing is really not unethical, illegal or immoral. • The _________that there are times when the end justifies the means.

• The _________ that what I would support it.

• The _________ that I ’ ’ m doing is important to the welfare of the organization and the organization m expected (by my organization, peers, colleagues) to do this; or …it ’ s the norm.

• The _________ that no one will ever know or find out. *Based upon Management Values In Perspective,Warren Schmidt & Barry Posner, 1999

_______is the non-abuse of

power

• You may ________

power…

when there is none to __________.

• Those you “

are helping

to you

may ______

… that you may not really have.

power

The more intimate the situation

the ________ power that may be assigned.

____________ for CLINICAL SUPERVISION

_________________________ can become a counselors therapist… blurring tasks & expectations

Excessive familiarity can lead to ____________________ violations

Judgementalism & authoritarianism by the supervisor

Poor supervision as a ________________, begets poor supervision as a ______________________

Supervisor & counselor __________________________

High levels of staff ______________________________

_________________ between clinical supervision & case management

STAGES of ____________ DEVELOPMENT

• • • • • • •

Level 1: ______________________________

Focused on basic skills Driven by anxiety & enthusiasm Looking for

cookbook answers

Can become dependent on their supervisor Tend to repeat client

s words verbatim Due to lack of knowledge they think anecdotally Have difficulty with probing, confrontation & self disclosure

there

s more…

Level 1: continued

They initially treat counseling as

painting-by-numbers

’ •

They

don

t know what they don

t know

’ •

They like clients who look like them & often lack confidence stepping outside their own life style & culture

They have been

known to take on the client

s problems as their own

They

need structure & feedback

They may have

limited or grandiose self-awareness

They

struggle with termination of client issues

They are afraid that the relapse will be

on their shoulders still more…

Level 1:

continued

The _______________________ Focus:

• • • • • • • • •

Exposure them to other orientations, models Encourage Introduce autonomy, risk taking ambiguity Balance anxiety, support & uncertainty by using structure & consistency Assist Give in conceptualizing them control Practice, practice, practice with direct observation of their work Build on their strengths Learn how they learn, so you can learn how to teach them

STAGES of _____________ DEVELOPMENT

Level 2: They (like the adolescents their development shadows… ) will push the envelope.

They will ___________________________ the supervisor

s authority, competency & qualifications.

They will be client focused…

Their self-awareness will fluctuate .

They can become frustrated with difficult clients .

They want both ____________ & _____________ on their terms!

… there

s more…

STAGES of _____________ DEVELOPMENT

Level 2: continued

The ______________________ Focus: Create a caseload that has the obvious & the difficult clients.

Focus ________________ on technique & more on theory(s).

Do not be

thin skinned

, and … maintain the

_____________________

.

Seek to move supervision to more of a

_____________-type

relationship.

Teach ______________________ & encourage independence.

Supervision also includes counter transference issues…

STAGES of _____________ DEVELOPMENT

Level 3:

The folks we

love to supervise

’ •

They know their own limits

They may have doubts, but their doubts are not disabling

They have a s___________ that they are comfortable with

Their counseling s__________ is internal & often

spiritual

’ •

They understand & thrive on caseload d________________

They are ____________________ well developed

They are_____________________ …there

s more…

STAGES of _____________ DEVELOPMENT

Level 3: Continued

The _______________________ Focus:

Be facilitative & supportive.

Be a sounding board… a safe room.

S____________ experience & self-disclosure.

Use w________________ as opposed to knowledge.

Strive to stimulate & push grow.

the Level 3 Counselor to

STAGES of _____________ DEVELOPMENT

Level 1 _______________________:

Can be mechanical & overly structured

Want to be seen as an

_____________

.

Are highly motivated

Wants supervisee to use the supervisor

s model

Has trouble with Level 2 Counselors

STAGES of ____________ DEVELOPMENT

Level 2 ________________________:

Has a mixture of insight, confusion, supportiveness, conflict, anger & can withdraw

Can get frustrated easily

Can be less objective…

They outgrow it…

Best fit: L______________________

Manageable fit: L___________________

STAGES of _____________ DEVELOPMENT Level 3 ________________________:

Works autonomously

Has a good

sense of self

supervisee(s)

&

sense of

Sets boundaries & roles

Knows their staff.

What To Expect In ______________

A _______________obtains information on what a ___________________ is doing through…

I______________ METHODS

Written & verbal records

Forms, files (including time clock or similar reports)

Observe how the counselor interacts with staff.

Most good treatment systems have some type of feedback/evaluation forms

What To Expect In ______________

D________ Supervision Methods

• • •

One-Way Mirror Audio or Video Recordings Joint Sessions, co-facilitation of sessions

• •

Bug In The Ear Bug In The Eye*

TO INTERVENE OR NOT?

…What

s A ______________ To Do?

INTERVENE ONLY WHEN IT IS AN OBVIOUS TEACHING MOMENT…or… IF THE WELFARE OF THE _______________ IS AT RISK.

TO INTERVENE OR NOT?

…WHAT

S ________________ TO DO?

What questions to ask (continued): Will the intervention skew the therapeutic event?

Interventions should be limited to important moments.

Interventions should not minimize or undermine the credibility of the counselor being observed... Use positive language.

The counselor should always be given

veto power

over the intervention from the supervisor…

unless the session is ____________________________.

THE BEST (?) METHODS OF ___________________ Munson (1999) ranked the most useful to the least useful methods of supervision , as practiced among social work supervisors. Here is what he found: 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Co-facilitation

Bug In The Ear

One-Way Mirror Video Tapes Audio Tapes Process Recordings Case Discussion

ADVANTAGES/DISADVATAGES of ______________ ________________

• • • •

Advantages: Confidentiality is less likely to be compromised The counselor often feels safer & more comfortable There is more time to focus on the individual counselor The supervisory relationship is more likely to grow into one that is trusting, more honest & deeper.

• • • • • • •

Disadvantages: Expensive & time consuming Increased chance of collusion between counselor & supervisor More chance that supervisor will overlook an issue or a problem Supervisor may only care about

their special agenda

Relationship can become too cozy, self-promoting Greater pressure on the supervisor when dealing with difficult counselors

ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES of _________ ___________ ____________

• • • • •

Advantages: Economic use of time, money, expertise Decreases isolation among staff, learning others have difficult cases The group learns from each other Provides a wider range of experiences…mixes gender, age, race Provides opportunities for role playing, simulations & trying different strategies

• • • • •

Disadvantages: Each counselor receives less individual time For new &/or intimidated counselors, group supervision can be scary Exposes shortcomings to a larger group, thus it can be very threatening Confidentiality can become a matter of concern Group supervision could look/sound like

a dysfunctional family

CONTENT of C______ S____________ S_________ begins with basic

_________________

:

Attending, paraphrasing, summarizing, reflection of feelings & especially probing, confrontation & use of self disclosure in therapy

Affective qualities such as: empathy; genuineness; concreteness; & respect for clients

Differential diagnosis skills…particularly regarding assessing co-occurring disorders

Transference, counter transference & counter resistance…

Counter-transference is not harmful

• • •

Key is to address counselor

s unresolved issues Understand what is a healthy/unhealthy response to a situation The key to counter transference is counselor self-understanding

TOP REASONS FOR ______ _____

Sexual impropriety ( _____%)

Incorrect Tx ( _____%)

Breach of confidentiality ( ____%)

Incorrect diagnosis ( _____%)

Assorted others (______%)

_____________

IN COUNSELING

Supervisor over sight: Self-Disclosure Rules: Counselor to Client.

Does the counselor

s self-disclosure _________ _____ __________?

Has the client

s profile been considered when self-disclosing?

Are there any current, unresolved issues for the ___________?

• • •

Has the counselor received informed consent from the client for this disclosure? What are the possible consequences of this self-disclosure?

How often does the counselor self-disclose to clients?

P_______ T_______ IN COUNSELING

The BOTTOM LINE:

If

___________________________________DON

T DO IT!

If

… ____________________ … MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHY!

____________% of the CD counselors studied: hugged, kissed or affectionately touched their clients.

Lee Silverstein once said,

When we touch all of our patients the same, then we know it is therapeutically supportive.

P________ T______ In Counseling

P__________ regarding touching by counselors should be ___________.

– – – – – – –

To achieve safety Touching should only be used _______________ & _____________ As a form of greeting With the client

s permission As a therapeutic intervention, with clearly intended purposes When it meets client

s needs To establish trust

It should be avoided if it raises difficult transference issues, if the client has a history of unresolved boundary issues, or it creates either discomfort for _____________or____________________

P_______ T______

In Counseling

Studies of boundary & sexual violations in counseling have demonstrated a progressive pattern of behavior on the part of the counselor, from contact to eventual violation & sexual misconduct. It is the clinical supervisors obligation to watch for this pattern as it develops, & to intervene before a boundary violation occurs:

Problems & Concerns In Supervision

The goal of supervision is to help a person be a _______ _______ …not necessarily a _______ _______. A Clinical Supervisor

s most important tasks are ___________ _____ _________________

&

ensure the highest quality of service delivery. to You are not their ________________.

Problems & Concerns In Supervision

What a counselor does in their private life is none of your business ____________ it interferes in some way with client care or service delivery.

Supervising often looks & sounds like ________________.

________________

is your protection

.

When harm may be done to a client, it is important for the Supervisor to assess the Counselor

s limits/blind spots in order to _______________ the client

s welfare & care.

Problems & Concerns in Supervision

Supervision can look like therapy when a supervisee has transitory issues, impacting on the delivery of services.

When the Supervisor teaches the Counselor emotional awareness & parallel processes.

When events are so intense that it is impossible for the supervisor not to respond.

If you think you are

drifting into therapy always ask the following question:

… _____________________________________?

__________________RESPONSE Competent, well thought of ________________ don

t necessarily make competent well thought of ________________.

_______________

ATION

Document No Less Than…

W________

you meet (date, time, amount of time)

W_____

was discussed (client issue, strategy, etc.)

W_______

the supervisee is to do as next steps

R____________

to problems

W______

you will meet again (follow up/follow thru)

_____________

ATION What you learned/should know about client __________ notes … applies to

_____________ notes

.

________

NOTES:

A BRIEF

S_________ : Quotes from the counselor.

O_________ : Data collected by you.

A _________ : Include any indications of progress or lack of progress on the IDP.

P _______________ : Recommendations for follow up…next steps

C_____ N______ : REMINDERS

_____________________ are public records and can be subpoenaed.

Do not write anything down that you do not want _________________________.

Good ones are a part of ethical and professional development.

Document the quality of services & can/will be used to determine ___________________

.

Do not leave out important information or…

Use behavioral descriptors…

Write clearly, accurately, and succinctly…

Initial & draw a single line through a mistake …

Inform the supervisee…

Be concise/brief …

Do not write disparaging statements...

Try to complete notes…

Always keep client files…

Computers and other electronic devices must be determined

to be ________

by the site or agency.

Do not discuss clients on cell phones, as these can be ___________ by an unknown third party.

Be up to date on record keeping requirements and procedures, laws, and regulations.

Follow HIPPA rules and regulations when applicable.

As supervisor … a random check of supervisee

s progress notes, intakes, charting, or other client documentation is recommended.

_____ & _______ Issues

A Clinical Supervisor has legal liability for the actions of a Counselor under their supervision if … The supervisor therefore has a legal responsibility to make a

reasonable effort to supervise

_______ & _______

Issues

At every supervisory session … do you ask your counselor:

S____________________________ …

…has anything happened that might put you in a different light with any clients/patients?

…are there concerns you have about any of your clients/patients?

…are any clients/patients dangerous or suicidal?

…have you failed to maintain client/patient confidentiality in any way?

…is there anything a client/patient shared with you that gives you

a duty to warn

?

_______ & _______

Issues

A Supervisor must:

• • • • •

Have a clearly defined ______________ of supervision, especially regarding high-risk cases Have a _____________ format for supervisees to describe & conceptualize problems Carefully review _______________, especially crisis management contingencies D________ their feedback/directives & maintain a ____________ summary of recommendations D_________ o__________ the supervisee

s clinical & administrative work

Supervisory ________________

Courts in particular have defined a

standard of care & practice in supervision

as a result of malpractice cases by accepting the testimony of experts in the field.

Does the supervisor…

have the skills to perform the requisite supervisory functions?

make

an adequate effort

to supervise?

More…Supervisory _____________

…&… does the __________ have a formalized process for providing feedback & (ongoing) evaluations to counselors?

…teach the tenets & legal and ethical standards of the profession?

…maintain adequate documentation of the supervision of the supervision process?

Supervisory ___________________

Confusing supervision with

case management

Focusing on client

s needs rather than the Supervisee

s development…

Relying on the Supervisor

s clinical skills in supervision, thereby turning supervision into therapy with a Supervisee…

Adopting a laissez-faire attitude with supervision, hence it occurring on a sporadic basis…

Conducting quasi-casual case conferences & crisis-management supervision…

Using one

s supervisory power inappropriately.

Supervisory __________________

The legal criterion for ________ is a _______________, that is, of one

s fiduciary responsibility to protect the welfare of another…

Although only __________________________% of psychotherapeutic malpractice claims in 1998 were

due to a failure to supervise a counselor …

There is growing concern that held accountable supervisors are to be

for the actions of their supervisees

.

Supervisory ________________

C____________________ & Its Limits:

Breaches are ______________________________in successful lawsuits against psychotherapists.

In Roe vs. the State Board of Psychology (1995) the court ruled that it was the Supervisor

s responsibility to ______________________________________________________.

Tarasoff vs. Regents of the University of California has been used as the standard for _________________

. Pesce vs. J.Sterling Morton High School (1987) lays out guidelines for mandatory ______________________________________________.

The 2003 implementation of the HIPPA standards established new guidelines that limit ______________________________________.

C_______ Oversight : Dangerous Liaisons

Court rulings have emphasized that

s__________________ must know

:

The _______________ of their Supervisor.

Critical __________ information related to performance of their clinical duties.

The logistics of treatment…

C________ Oversight : Dangerous Liaisons

Ignorance of the nature of that relationship is no longer an acceptable excuse for a Supervisor.

The courts expect the Supervisor to confront the Supervisee about any allegations of impropriety.

Document recommendations & actions taken.

Supervisors must question client whenever feasible & clinically viable.

Place a critical incident report in the Supervisee

s file pending resolve.

Supervisors are expected to consult with colleagues.

Supervisors are expected to report the allegation to investigative services, state boards, & relevant ethics committees.

__________ Oversight : Dangerous Liaisons

Supervisors should ______ whenever possible.

the Supervisee

s clients

Supervisors should have Supervisees ____________ the code of ethics of the counseling profession.

Supervisors should regularly audiotape or videotape ______________________ conducted by Supervisees & ____________________ all recommended actions.

Supervisory

Contracting

A contract between a Supervisor & a Counselor is strongly suggested. ITEMS FOR INCLUSION:

An individualized development/training plan (IDP) for the Supervisee

The schedule, format, duration, roles, responsibilities, goals & objectives of supervision

Information on the Supervisor's training & model of supervision

Emergency & crisis-management procedures, including the availability of 24/7 coverage in the event of a clinical emergency

Clarification of roles of an academic supervisor (if any)

A ratio of the number of clients to the number of supervision hours (see the 20 :1ratio)

Formative, summary evaluations, disciplinary procedures, due process, rights of the supervisee & sanctions

Supervisee Selection, Assignments & Documentation

It is imperative that the Supervisor protect the clients welfare by:

K__________________ the clinical competencies & limitations of their supervisees…

A___________ complexity of client issues prior to assigning cases to a supervisee…

D_____________ whether the supervisee is adequately trained to assume the case…

E____________________ that the supervisee does not have too many cases to be able to provide proper services to clients…

P___________________ the supervisee from having too many difficult-to-treat cases in their caseload…

I_____________ & _____________ learning & personal problems that may compromise the supervisee

s effectiveness…

E_________________ that there is sufficient supervision time for the cases assigned…

H__________________ deep knowledge of the skills & history of the counselors hired.

SOME STUDY RESOURCES

Powell, D. and Brodsky A., Clinical Supervision in Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling: Principles, Models & Methods. Josey-Bass, 2004.

Clinical Supervisor of Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Counselors Role Delineation Study www.ICRCAODA.com

Addiction Counseling Competencies: the Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes of Professional Practice. Technical Assistance Pub (TAP) Series 21. DHHS Publication No. (SMA) 07-4243). 2006.

Competencies for Substance Abuse Treatment Clinical Supervisors. TAP 21-A. DHHS Publication No. (SMA) 07-4243). 2007.

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