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| WHat is clinical supervision? |
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Definition
| an intervention that is provided by a senior member of a profession to a junior member of the same profession |
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| For whom is the supervisor responsible? |
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Definition
They are directly responsible for the welfare of their supervisee and indirectly responsible for the welfare of the supervisee's clients
Also have an obligation to the agency or setting where the supervised practice occurs |
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Term
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Definition
| tripartite relationship among at least 3 parties: consultant, consultee, the consultee's client or client system |
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| What are the two types of supervision? |
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Definition
administrative: occurs when direct-line administrators give directions/manage counselors who are their employees, goal is to ensure counselor is performing their job appropriately
clinical: process where counselor's work is reviewed by other mental health professionals with the goal of increasing the counselor's effectiveness |
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| What are a supervisees rights to a fair evaluation? |
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Definition
Derived from 14th Amendment to US Constitution
Indls who work in public institutions or private organizations that have due process policies can expect to be protected from unfair or arbitrary decisions that affect them negatively |
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Term
| What does the right to a fair evaluation imply for supervisors? |
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Definition
shld provide ongoing feedback, periodic evaluation, and opportunities for supervisees to correct their deficienies
changes must be communicated in specific, behavioral terms
seek consultation about their supervision
document decisions |
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Term
| What is formative feedback? |
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Definition
| help supervisee improve skills |
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Term
| What is summative feedback? |
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| serves purpose of evaluating performance |
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Term
| What are a clients rights when their counselor is being supervised? |
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Definition
| shld be included in informed consent with a clear explanation of what the supervision will mean for them and how the supervisory relationship will work, potl limits of confidentiality and who will have access to their records |
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Term
| What wld happen if your site supervisor were to inapprop disclose confidential information about your clients? |
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Definition
Bc you have no control over who wld be your supervisor you prob wld not be held accountable
You do have a professional and legal obligation to address concerns you may have re: untrustworthy supervisors, shld approach your supervisor first with your concerns before going to others |
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Term
| What are the differences btw counseling and supervision? |
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Definition
Same:
Both are usually voluntary; sometimes supervision is reqd
Goal of assisting the help seeker function independently
collaborative relationships
In counseling the relationship sometimes IS the intervention, supervision must also teach skills
Counseling is nonjudgemental, supervision is evaluative
Counseling is dyadic, consulting is triadic
Counseling focuses on personal problems, consulting focuses on work-related problems |
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Term
| What is respondeat superior or vicarious liability? |
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Definition
| indls who have control and authority over others will be held accountable for their negligence of an employee who is acting within the scope of employment |
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Term
| What is the liability of a supervisor with regards to their supervisees actions? |
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Definition
depends on the extent the supervisor knew/shld've known about the counselor's negligent acts.
Lack of awareness of a supervisee's behaviors that caused harm to a client is not, in itself, an adequate legal defense for supervision |
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Term
| What are the 4 guidelines offered to help supervisors decrease the likelihood of being named a co-defendent in a malpractice lawsuit? |
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Definition
1. maintain a trusting relationship where supervisees feel comfortable sharing their doubts/concerns
2. supervisors must keep up to date w/ legal issues that affect supervision and mental health practice in general
3. supervisors must recognize the need for competent legal advice
4. both supervisor and supervisee shld carry liability insurance |
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Term
| Is reviewing case notes a viable form of supervision? |
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Definition
| No although it is common practice |
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Term
| Who is responsible for diversity considerations in supervision? |
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Definition
| The supervisor shld initiate discussions of cultural differences with their supervisees |
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Term
| Who shld a counselor consult on legal issues? |
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Definition
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| Who should a counselor consult on ethical issues? |
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| peers/other mental health professionals |
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Term
| What is peer consultation? |
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| informal discussions between two indls for the benefit of a 3rd person (client) |
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Term
| What is organizational consulting? |
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Definition
long term, formalized, often through a contract
with an organization or institution rather than 1 indl |
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Term
| Is a consultant accountable for the advice they provide? |
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Definition
| The consultant does not have power or control over the person who is the recipient of the advice. Indls are free to accept or ignore the advice provided by the consultant so they are legally accountable even if the consultant gives bad advice. |
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Term
| What is the code of ethics for consultants |
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Definition
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| What are the 4 ethical issues more frequently faced by consultants? |
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Definition
1. consultant competence
2. consultee rights including due process and confidentiality
3. consultant relationship
4. influence of culture and values on the consulting process |
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Term
| How does informed consent and confidentiality work in a consulting relationship? |
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Definition
| must inform all parties about the purpose of the consultation, cost, potl risks/benefits, and limitations of confidentiality |
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Term
| What are the similarities and differences btw consultation and supervision |
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Definition
Same:
Tripartite relationship
Different:
Supervision isn't always voluntary
In consultation advice can be ignored, in supervision it usually must be followed
Supervision is hierarchical
Supervision is ongoing/long term, consultation is usually short-term |
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Term
| How does freedom of choice relate to consultation? |
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Definition
| consultees shld feel comfortable that they have the freedom to do whatever they choose with the consultant's recommendations |
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