1. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Providing Ethical Supervision in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs Nora Barrett, MSW, LCSW, CPRP, Rurgers-SHRP Zakia Clay, MSW, LCSW, Bridgeway Amy Cottone Spagnolo, PhD, Rutgers-SHRP

2. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions Introductions Tell us who you are and why you are interested in the topic of ethical supervision? Are you a CPRP? Have you reviewed the 2012 version of the PRA Code of Ethics?

3. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions Overview: PRA Code of Ethics 2012 STATEMENT OF INTENT FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES FUNDAMENTAL STANDARDS GUIDELINES FOR THE PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS

4. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions Group Activity 1 What formal training/education did you have to prepare you for the role of supervisor? Do you have a set of guidelines that you rely on? If so tell us their source.

5. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions 2012 PRA Code - Section G: Supervision Newly developed section of the code High quality practice of direct service providers is guided by strong and ethical supervision PRA supervision guidelines similar to other ethical codes and guidelines Should be applied in concert with other parts of the PRA code that address PsyR values and principles

6. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions 7 Guidelines of Ethical Supervision 1. Supervisors who are psychiatric rehabilitation practitioners seek training and build competence in both clinical practice and supervision.

7. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions 7 Guidelines (continued) 2. Supervisors guide supervisees in following this ethical code.

8. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions 7 Guidelines (continued) 3. Supervisors ensure clear communication in establishing competency standards.

9. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions 7 Guidelines (continued) 4. Supervisors support supervisees in setting professional development goals and detailing the tasks to achieve them.

10. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions 7 Guidelines (continued) 5. Supervisors model and engage supervisees in objective and balanced self-assessment.

11. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions 7 Guidelines (continued) 6. Supervisors inform supervisees about performance expectations, including competencies required, standards for acceptable completion of job duties, and any rules, policies, and procedures that relate to general practice.

12. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions 7 Guidelines (continued) 7. Supervisors refrain from entering into multiple roles and relationships with supervisees. When multiple roles and relationships are unavoidable, it is the responsibility of the supervisor to conduct himself/herself in a way that does not jeopardize the integrity of the supervising relationship.

13. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions Discussion Provide examples of applying some of the PRA guidelines with your supervisees?

14. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions Additional Supervisory Standards Example: Engage in culturally sensitive supervisory practices Other psychiatric rehabilitation oriented supervisory standards that should be added?

15. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions Group Activity #2 What are some of the challenges you face when striving to provide ethical supervision to your staff? Identify some strategies for addressing these challenges

16. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions Summary and Conclusions The provision of quality psychiatric rehabilitation services requires the presence of highly skilled and ethical supervisors Ethical supervision is an area that requires ongoing professional development

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