SITE RESPONSIBLITIES/ EXPECTATIONS Provide an opportunity, space and setting for the student to begin to do supervised professional work. Provide the space and setting for necessary technologies that assist learning, such as video and audio recording equipment. The student or department will provide recording equipment if necessary. Orient the student to the school/agency, its components, policies and procedures, and inform students of expectations of them. CLINICAL SITE SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES Note: In many but not all sites, the same person will serve as both site contact and clinical site supervisor. _Familiarize yourself with this guide and the CACREP Standards related to your work with the students. Obtain formal training in supervision, and provide evidence of this to UM. Note: The Counselor Education Department provides annual continuing education supervision workshops. Provide an opportunity for the student to begin to do professional work under professional supervision. Provide active supervision to the student for at least 1 hour per week, either individually or in pairs. It is important that interactive supervision also be available informally to students during their on-site hours. Keep notes regarding your supervision sessions for your own records. Refer the student to appropriate resources for learning how to meet specific client needs. Model professional and ethical conduct for the student. Frequently review all or part of the student’s recorded sessions of work. A minimum of 4 reviews is expected. Provide feedback about the student’s strengths and areas in need of improvement. Live observation of the student’s work is also encouraged if possible. Keep the student informed of progress as a developing counselor. Verify the student’s clock hours of activity by reviewing and signing off on the student’s log at least once each month. Provide a formal evaluation of the student’s performance to the student and to the faculty supervisor at the end of the practicum experience. Meet with the student to discuss your evaluation and compare it with the student’s self-evaluation. Contact the department faculty member providing group supervision to discuss the student’s progress when necessary. Carry professional liability insurance that covers supervisory responsibilities. For School Counselors, the school’s general insurance has been historically considered sufficient.
SITE RESPONSIBLITIES/ EXPECTATIONS Provide an opportunity, space and setting for the student to begin to do supervised professional work. Provide the space and setting for necessary technologies that assist learning, such as video and audio recording equipment. The student or department will provide recording equipment if necessary. Orient the student to the school/agency, its components, policies and procedures, and inform students of expectations of them. CLINICAL SITE SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES Note: In many but not all sites, the same person will serve as both site contact and clinical site supervisor. _Familiarize yourself with this guide and the CACREP Standards related to your work with the students. Obtain formal training in supervision, and provide evidence of this to UM. Note: The Counselor Education Department provides annual continuing education supervision workshops. Provide an opportunity for the student to begin to do professional work under professional supervision. Provide active supervision to the student for at least 1 hour per week, either individually or in pairs. It is important that interactive supervision also be available informally to students during their on-site hours. Keep notes regarding your supervision sessions for your own records. Refer the student to appropriate resources for learning how to meet specific client needs. Model professional and ethical conduct for the student. Frequently review all or part of the student’s recorded sessions of work. A minimum of 4 reviews is expected. Provide feedback about the student’s strengths and areas in need of improvement. Live observation of the student’s work is also encouraged if possible. Keep the student informed of progress as a developing counselor. Verify the student’s clock hours of activity by reviewing and signing off on the student’s log at least once each month. Provide a formal evaluation of the student’s performance to the student and to the faculty supervisor at the end of the practicum experience. Meet with the student to discuss your evaluation and compare it with the student’s self-evaluation. Contact the department faculty member providing group supervision to discuss the student’s progress when necessary. Carry professional liability insurance that covers supervisory responsibilities. For School Counselors, the school’s general insurance has been historically considered sufficient.