Learn About Qualified Supervision
What Is A Clinical Supervisor?
A clinical supervisor is an experienced, licensed mental health professional who provides guidance, training, & oversight to less experienced therapists (supervisees) to ensure high-quality client care, meet licensure requirements, & foster professional growth, often involving case reviews, ethical guidance, & skill development. They act as a consultant, helping supervisees navigate complex cases, develop clinical skills, & manage burnout, ultimately benefiting clients by enhancing the therapist's competence & ethical practice.
Registered Interns/Associates
Therapists working towards full licensure, needing documented supervision hours.
Fully Licensed Therapists
Seeking consultation for complex cases, new modalities, or to prevent burnout.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Skill Development
Helps supervisees hone diagnostic skills & therapeutic techniques.
Ethical Guidance
Navigates complex ethical issues, boundaries, & power dynamics in therapy.
Case Review
Reviews cases, sometimes observing sessions or reviewing session notes, to provide feedback.
Professional Growth
Fosters self-awareness, theoretical understanding, & professional development.
Client Advocacy
Acts as a link to ensure client needs are met & standards of care are upheld.
Licensure Support
Often essential for intern therapists to accrue hours needed for full licensure.