What are the supervision requirements?
LCSW supervision: (Refer to Rules Section 20CSR 2263-2.030, 20CSR 2263-2.031,and 20CSR 2263-2.032) Supervision needs to be pre-approved with the committee. A minimum of two (2) hours every two (2) weeks of individual face-to-face supervision by the supervisor at the rate of no fewer than forty-eight (48) weeks per calendar year. Supervision may be consolidated for up to four (4) weeks for a total of four (4) hours of individual face-to-face supervision per four (4) week period. Fifty percent (50%) of supervision may be group supervision. Group supervision may consist of a least three (3) and no more than six (6) supervisees. The use of electronic supervision is acceptable, only if the ethical standards for confidentiality are maintained, and communications verbally and visually interactive between the supervisor and the supervisee. Supervision may be provided only by another LCSW. All supervisees for licensure must remain under approved supervision until the license is approved by the
One individual and one group supervision are required for the first two years. For the 3rd and 4th years candidates may choose either 2 individual supervisions or one individual and one group. These supervisions meet for a minimum of 40 sessions each during the 1st three years, and for 34 sessions each in the 4th year of training. There is an additional requirement of one year of intensive supervision of a three-times-per-week patient, as well as a year of supervision with a Supervisory Training Program candidate.
As is stated in the implementation language for Standard III, supervision must be sufficient to ensure the welfare of the patient and the student in accordance with the ASHA Code of Ethics. The amount of supervision must also be appropriate to the student’s level of training, education, experience and competence.
As stated in the implementation language for Standard III, supervision must be sufficient to ensure the welfare of the patient and the student in accordance with the ASHA Code of Ethics. The amount of supervision must also be appropriate to the student’s level of training, education, experience, and competence.
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