Clinical Supervision KNR 365 Austin, 2009

Clinical Supervision  Joint relationship in which the supervisor assists the supervisee to develop him or herself in order to deliver the highest possible level of clinical service while promoting accountability in the agency’s clinical program Austin, 1999

Purposes  Facilitate personal and professional development of staff member receiving clinical supervision  Improve client care and treatment  Supervisor helps person acquire and refine clinical practice skills and grow as professional

Clinical vs. Administrative Supervisor  Clinical focuses on skills and strategies to work with clients Relationship that is safe, supportive, & nonjudgmental  Administrative focuses on directing and evaluating work E.g., policies & procedures, performance appraisal, pay raises

4 Elements of Clinical Supervision  Ongoing relationship  Does not have to be administrative supervisor  Content pertains to professional practice  Focuses on behaviors that occur in interactions with clients

3 Models of Clinical Supervision  Skill development model Some academic training but little direct practice experience Lack of technical skills and wonder if work is correct Teacher/student relationship Internship, first job

3 Models of Clinical Supervision  Personal growth model Has developed personal insight into skills Questioning TR, commitment Facilitator (counselor)/client relationship After 1 st job

3 Models of Clinical Supervision  Integrative model Experienced therapist shares information on clinical practice Consult with colleague Collaborative relationship

Modalities & Tasks  Individual conference  Group meetings  Peer supervision  Observation  Journaling  Case studies  Role plays, video tape

Qualifications  Skills of master clinician  MS degree in TR  Experience  Good clinical skills  Respected by colleagues & administrators  Concerned for growth of students & profession  Trained to be clinical supervisors