Supervision

    The past few years of my profession have involved supervising individuals at various developmental stages, from QMHPs just entering the field to residents on the verge of licensure. Throughout this experience, I gained a deeper appreciation for the unique supervision needs at each stage, recognizing that early-career professionals require foundational support and skill development, while more advanced residents benefit from nuanced guidance and professional identity formation. My participation in this program has not only strengthened my skills as a clinical supervisor but also broadened my perspective on the complexities of faculty supervision in counselor education. I have learned how to balance support with challenge, adapt my approach to different learning styles, and foster critical thinking in emerging professionals. These experiences have reinforced my passion for supervision and my commitment to shaping the next generation of counselors and counselor educators.

 

CACREP Doctoral Competencies (2024):

A. Purposes of counseling supervision

B. Theoretical frameworks and models of counseling supervision

C. Roles and relationships related to counseling supervision

D. Skills of counseling supervision across multiple settings and across service delivery modalities

E. Opportunities for developing a personal style of counseling supervision grounded in theory and research

F. Assessment of supervisees’ developmental level and other relevant characteristics

G. Modalities of counseling supervision including individual, triadic, and group supervision

H. The use of technology in counseling supervision

I. Administrative procedures and responsibilities related to counseling supervision

J. Evaluation, remediation, and gatekeeping in counseling supervision

K. Legal and ethical issues and responsibilities in counseling supervision

L. Culturally sustaining strategies for conducting counseling supervision
 

Artifacts 1-5 were completed during COUC 714 Supervision and Consultation

“The purpose of this course is to help counselors become aware of and trained in the process of counseling supervision and consultation with the purpose of protecting counselors-in-training from making or practicing unethical decisions or techniques. Supervision and collaboration are first and foremost helping relationships which have as their foundation the dignity and respect of the parties involved. The importance and role of supervision and consultation in counselor education is evident. First, clinical organizations promote ethical principles and competencies within the profession of counseling and often provide supervision to junior professionals. Second, accreditation and licensing requirements mandate that trainees be given adequate supervision to assist and ensure their professional development. Hence, supervision and consultation training are core elements in counselor education and supervision. Graduates are expected to have the capability to (a) provide theoretical and empirically based supervision to

counselor trainees and consultation to various organizations, (b) provide supervision training, (c) conduct supervision-related and consultation-related research inquiry, (d) evaluate ethical and competent practice, and (e) see technology as a tool to assist professionals and organizations.” Syllabus
 

Artifact 1: Informed Consent and Supervision Agreement
Supervision Competencies: A, C, E, H, I, K

    I developed this contract to provide supervision to Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) residents, with adapted versions for supervising master’s students.
 

Artifact 2: Personal Supervision: Relational Clinical Development Model
Supervision Competencies: B, C, E, L

    This paper discusses my personal supervision approach, founded on humanistic theory and the integrated developmental model of supervision.
 

Artifact 3: Humanistic Supervision Presentation
Supervision Competencies: B, C, L

    This group presentation was developed to provide an overview of humanistic supervision including history, interventions, and role-play application of the approach.
 

Artifact 4: Supervision Reflection for COUC 505 Students
Supervision Competencies: D, E, F, G, H, I

    I provided weekly supervision to COUC 505 students during the Summer 2023 semester. Topics included theoretical approaches, techniques, and direct feedback of mock counseling sessions.
 

Artifact 5: Supervision Feedback for COUC 505 Triad
Supervision Competencies: D, E, F, G, H, I

    This is an example of the verbal feedback I provided as a faculty supervisor for a triad of students in their COUC 505 course.
 

Artifacts 6-7 were completed during COUC 710 Advanced Group Counseling

    The purpose of this course is to train counselor educators who demonstrate proficiency in advanced group knowledge and leadership. Students review counseling leadership styles in task-oriented and personal growth groups. Current research on group counseling models and application is critiqued. Emphasis is placed upon leadership behaviors that are most facilitative to the group process. Syllabus
 

Artifact 6: Group Supervision Reflection
Supervision Competencies: E, G, H, I, J

    I worked with Dr. Shannon Warden during an online COUC 512 Group Process class to provide group supervision to master’s students learning about group counseling. Feedback by Dr. Eric Schmitt is also provided.
 

Artifact 7: Discussion Board: Specialized Groups and Group Supervision
Supervision Competencies: C, E, J, L

    This discussion board post includes a reflective question I posed to the class, as well as a reply to my peers' questions including personal interpretations of the course material.

Supervision Experience

Faculty Supervisor (2024)
Individual and group supervision for online practicum counseling students during the summer semester of 2024.
 

Clinical Supervisor (2017-2020, 2024-present)
Weekly and/or monthly individual and group supervision for QMHP, resident, and licensed staff while working in community mental health and outpatient settings. Provided training on documentation standards, crisis management, and counseling approaches.
 

Administrative Supervisor (2016-2020)
Weekly and/or monthly individual and group supervision monitoring documentation compliance, reviewing case files, and providing direction on billing expectations for clinical staff. Monitored documentation deadlines and completed authorizations for continued care for community mental health services.