Clinical Supervision: A Competency-Based Approach / Edition 1

by Carol A. Falender, Edward Shafranske

Overview

Clinical Supervision: A Competency-Based Approach is a comprehensive, up-to-date scholarly resource for training and supervising mental health practitioners. Supervision has for years been central to training psychologists and other mental health professionals in clinical settings, and in that time supervisors have worked with little or no framework or guidance. Supervisors need no longer tolerate this state of affairs: This presentation of theory and research is tailored to contemporary practice and training requirements with an emphasis on the identification and development of specific competencies in both trainees and their supervisors. This book guides readers through a science-informed process of supervision that clearly delineates the competencies required for good practice. The authors have geared this integrative approach to mental health professionals who currently provide supervision in academic, training, and treatment settings as well as to students and practitioners who are studying the supervision research and theory for the first time. Clinical Supervision provides guidance on both clinical and supervisory competencies and accounts for recent legislative initiatives mandating training in supervision. This will be the standard resource on supervisory and clinical competence for many years to come.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591471196
Publisher:	American Psychological Association
Publication date:	01/28/2004
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.20(d)

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	ix
Chapter 1.	The Practice of Clinical Supervision	3
Chapter 2.	What Makes for Good Supervision?	37
Chapter 3.	Building Technical Competence	59
Chapter 4.	Addressing Personal Factors in Supervision	81
Chapter 5.	Alliance in Therapeutic and Supervisory Relationships	95
Chapter 6.	Building Diversity Competence in Supervision	115
Chapter 7.	Ethical and Legal Perspectives and Risk Management	151
Chapter 8.	Evaluation of the Supervisory Process	195
Chapter 9.	The Evolving Practice of Clinical Supervision	227
Appendix A.	Sample Supervision Contract Outline	233
Appendix B.	Working Alliance Inventory	237
Appendix C.	Cross-Cultural Counseling Inventory--Revised	243
Appendix D.	Multicultural Counseling Knowledge and Awareness Scale	245
Appendix E.	Multicultural Competency Checklist for Counseling Psychology	249
Appendix F.	Trainee-Client Sexual Misconduct	253
Appendix G.	Competencies of Supervisors	257
Appendix H.	Role Conflict and Role Ambiguity Inventory	265
Appendix I.	Evaluation Process Within Supervision Inventory	269
Appendix J.	Supervision Outcomes Survey	271
Appendix K.	Supervisor Feedback	273
Appendix L.	Therapist Evaluation Checklist	277
	References	281
	Index	335
	About the Authors	347

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Gary B Kaniuk, Psy.D.(Cermak Health Services)
Description: This book is intended to provide a thorough understanding of the supervision process, from theory to practice. It is written to help psychologists train psychology externs and interns, though other disciplines would benefit from this material as well.
Purpose: According to the authors, "the chapters in this volume are organized around topics we consider to be foundational to supervision practice: effective practices in supervision, technical competence, personal factors, the therapeutic and supervisory alliance, diversity competence, ethical and legal responsibilities and case management and evaluation. We conclude with a discussion of the existing challenges and opportunities that must be addressed to advance the practice of clinical supervision." (p. 34) These are worthy objectives that the book meets.
Audience: According to the authors, "although this volume is written primarily for the field of professional psychology, the competency-based model that is presented could readily be applied to any of the allied mental health professions, psychiatry, social work, counseling, and so forth." (p. 35) I agree. Professionals and students alike will gain important knowledge from this book. The authors are credible authorities. Dr. Falender has been involved in training for over 20 years at APA (American Psychological Association) approved mental health programs. She also received an award from the California Psychological Association as "Outstanding Supervisor of the Year." Dr. Shafranske is the director of the doctoral program in clinical psychology at Pepperdine University. He has been the president of APA's Division 36 (Psychology of Religion) and a member of the Council of Representatives.
Features: The book begins with theories of clinical supervision and then covers specific elements involved in working with trainees including addressing personal factors, supervisory alliance, ethical and legal perspectives, and evaluation of the supervisory process. The authors have made this book very readable and practical. It appears that all the critical factors of supervision are addressed here. The appendixes are wonderful, containing contracts and inventories which objectify the process. Their competency-based approach is extremely helpful and they provide the rationale: "A competency-based approach, however, provides an explicit framework and method to initiate, develop, implement, and evaluate the processes and outcomes of supervision." (p. 20) This book challenges me, as a supervisor, to consider my work with trainees in a new and refreshing way.
Assessment: This is a classic book in the area of clinical supervision. I have read other books and articles on the topic but this one puts it all together in one volume. It is challenging and considers all the important elements. It is a great book for anyone invested in the training of psychology externs and interns, from the novice to the seasoned veteran. You won't be disappointed by this book and the concepts will be relevant for years to come.

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