Ethical and Effective Clinical Supervision: Competence, Conduct, and Communication
Introduction
Overview of the supervisee–supervisor relationship
Review of course goals and structure
Discussion of ethical responsibility and supervisory intent
Objective 1: Examine Ethical and Legal Conduct in the Supervisory Relationship
Define the ten core activities required for ethical supervision
Identify major ethical issues and dilemmas related to supervision
Process real-world ethical challenges through case studies and group discussion
Objective 2: Addressing Supervisees Who Do Not Meet Professional Competency Standards
Identify the supervisor’s responsibilities in managing competency concerns
Define clear expectations for professional growth and accountability
Process how to recognize and address supervisee competency issues through case-based examples
Objective 3: Defining Intellectual vs. Emotional Competence
Define intellectual competence and its role in clinical development
Define emotional competence and its relationship to self-awareness and empathy
Compare and contrast the two through interactive case studies and reflection
Objective 4: Understanding Tele-Supervision — Pitfalls, Pros, Cons, and Ethics
Identify current regulatory and ethical issues in teletherapy and tele-supervision
Discuss the need to verify discipline-specific and board-specific telehealth requirements
Process anticipated challenges when supervisees lack technological proficiency
Objective 5: Applying Anticipatory Guidance in Clinical Supervision
Define anticipatory guidance and its relevance in supervision
Apply anticipatory guidance principles to case study scenarios
Identify legal and ethical considerations in managing suicidal risk and other high-stakes client issues
Final Wrap-Up from the Six-Part Supervision Series
Reflect on key learnings and how to apply them in future supervisory practice
Discuss ongoing professional growth and areas for additional learning
Review feedback and tools from previous sessions, including:
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Clinical supervision templates for documentation and growth tracking
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A supervisory checklist for onboarding new supervisees
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Strategies for ongoing supervisor development and reflection