Clinical supervision is an essential component of mental health practice, providing a supportive and educational environment for mental health professionals to reflect on their work, receive feedback, and enhance their skills and knowledge.
The practice of clinical supervision is a structured process that involves regular meetings between a trained and qualified supervisor and a supervisee to discuss clinical cases, ethical dilemmas, professional development, and personal issues that may impact the quality of care provided to clients.
Clinical supervision is typically provided by a professional licensed at the highest level of independent practice and who has advanced training and experience in the field. The supervisor may be a senior clinician, a peer, or a consultant who is not part of the same organization. The supervisee may be a trainee, an early-career clinician, or an experienced professional seeking ongoing support and guidance.
The goals of clinical supervision in mental health settings include promoting ethical and competent practice, ensuring client safety and well-being, enhancing professional growth and development, and preventing burnout and vicarious trauma. Clinical supervision may involve different modalities such as individual or group meetings, live observation, case presentations, or audio or video recordings.
Effective clinical supervision requires a collaborative and respectful relationship between the supervisor and supervisee, based on clear expectations, open communication, and mutual trust.
The Psychotherapy and Training Collective of New York (PTCNY) is an alliance of mental health professionals licensed for independent private practice in New York and other states.
We are also a psychotherapy resource for our readers in providing workshops and articles on various topics pertinent to our field.
Finding a therapist should not be a challenge. PTCNY provides many convenient ways to find a therapist, including searching by Name/Specialty, Areas of Specialization and Geographic Area.
Find a PTCNY Therapist to help with clinical supervision
PTCNY offers a broad range of therapists with many specialties. Below is a curated list of PTCNY therapists who specialize in helping individuals facing clinical supervision challenges.