Clinical Supervision

KNR 270Shank & Coyle, 2002

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 organizational

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 1st 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