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This week’s readings cover clinical supervision. Although the school psychology ethics and laws usually go hand in hand, it is important to understand that they are not that same concept. Some of the major themes that clinical supervisors need to keep in mind are: due process, informed consent, dual relationships, competence, confidentially, marketplace issues, and the supervisee’s perspective. Furthermore, some of the legal ramifications for clinical supervisors include: malpractice, direct liability, and vicarious liability. Clinical supervisors play a major role in school psychology, thus they get involved in the ethical standards often. The best way to go about this process is to stay up-to-date on the legal …show more content…

Within each broad category of supervision, there are more specific categories’ that supervision style might fall into. Furthermore, a supervisor might choose their guidance based on their life experiences, their own style or strategy, and then more specifically their own techniques (Bernard & Goodyear, 2009).
Clinical supervision is necessary when it comes to the field of metal health. After years of graduate work, supervised experience is expected to become licensed. To refrain from malpractice, programs are requiring mandatory clinical supervision for all employees because of the concern of liability. For a supervisor to be effective they must clarify expectations and roles, be available, and communicate well. The need to create a safe learning environment, model proper behavior, and have an awareness of their power (Campbell, 2006).
With great responsibility comes accountability. I wanted to be in a position where I can make a difference in the lives of children and their families. This responsibility is not to be taken lightly. One unfortunate decision can create a lifetime of struggle. On the other hand, one appropriate decision, can make a world of a difference. Because of the power that mental health providers hold, it is crucial to require clinical supervision to help with those decisions early

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