Foundations of Clinical Supervision

Fulfills Requirement: Supervision

This course approved for New Jersey social workers.

In this intermediate level course, you will become familiar with the purpose and process of clinical supervision. You will review the currently accepted models for conducting supervision, the requirements posed by various licensing bodies, the skills and qualities of supervisor and supervisee, which promote effective supervision, and the ethics associated with supervisory relationships. Whether your interest is simply the expansion of knowledge of all things clinical or whether you are considering becoming a supervisor, this course will expand your understanding of supervision and its impacts.

The course is composed of thirteen articles and one audio. The first group of articles provide a thorough review of the requirements for supervision of trainees in Psychology, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapy (with emphasis on California laws and regulations). The next section presents the various models of supervision currently being used, the qualities and skills associated with effective supervisors and trainees, an alternative perspective about the process of clinical supervision and Evidenced Based Practices in use. The assessment of competency in supervision is reviewed, followed by an article which reviews all aspects of ethics and laws which are relevant to the supervisory experience. An audiotaped interview (transcript provided) presents the beliefs and opinions of David Wexler, Ph.D. regarding effective supervision. The next article discusses multicultural competencies required for cross-cultural supervision. The final article provides an opportunity to incorporate what is covered in this course using clinical vignettes.