LIFT AS YOU CLIMB.

Clinical Supervision & Internships

Clinical supervision/Internship is a powerful tool for managing and ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery. Clinical supervision/Internship consists of balancing four distinct functions: administrative, evaluative, supportive, and clinical. Fundamental structures include a positive working relationship, client-centered approach, commitment to professional development, accountability, and psychological safety.

The following principles ensure high-quality clinical supervison:

A safe, trusting working relationship that promotes a learning alliance.
A counselor-centered program with a culturally and contextually responsive focus.
Active promotion of professional growth and development.
Shared clinical responsibility ensuring that the client’s treatment goals are addressed.
A rigorous process that ensures ethical and legal responsibility.
An individualized approach based on the learning needs and style of the supervisee.
Congruence with the values and philosophy of the agency.