Section 415-5-2 - Supervised ExperienceEach applicant shall demonstrate one year of supervised experience as described in this section from one or more supervisors with the qualifications described in Chapter 7 of the board's rules.
1. Length and Amount of SupervisionA.The supervised experience consists of a minimum of 1,500 hours of actual work experience (exclusive of holidays, sick leave, vacations or other such absences) completed in not less than 48 weeks nor more than 104 weeks. The supervised experience averages at least 16 hours but not more than 40 hours per week.B.The supervised experience may be credited only after the applicant has completed the equivalent of one year of full-time graduate study in an integrated sequence of course work in psychology. Supervised experience does not include work experience earned in connection with practica for which academic credit has been awarded.C.During supervision, the supervisor shall provide a minimum of 3 hours of supervision per week, one of which shall be regularly-scheduled formal face-to-face individual supervision, regardless of whether the training is full- or part-time. The additional 2 hours of supervisory time must include learning activities such as case conferences involving a case in which the intern was actively involved; seminars dealing with clinical issues; co-therapy with a staff person, including discussion; group supervision; and additional individual supervision.2. Supervision Program RequirementsA.Supervised experience may be credited only for practice in an organized public or private agency, private practice, school, institution, or organization which provides the opportunity for contact with other professional disciplines and work experience with a broad range of clients. Supervised experience does not include work experience earned in connection with practica for which academic credit has been awarded.B.An acceptable training setting provides ongoing psychological services in a well-defined and established program. Physical components such as office, support staff, and equipment necessary for the successful training and practice of the supervisee must be available. The program meets the broad and specialized needs of the supervisee that are congruent with the supervisee's interests, level of training and intended area of practice. The major orientation of the setting is on training rather than on generating funds. There is sufficient administrative and financial support to maintain integrity as a training program.C.The supervision program is an organized education and training program with a planned sequence of supervised experience. The program must provide the prospective supervisees with a written document specifying the rules and regulations of the program, as well as the roles, goals and objectives expected from both supervisees and supervisor. At the onset of training the supervisor shall develop, along with the supervisees, a written individualized training plan which meets the needs of the supervisees and is consistent with the purpose of the setting. The supervisor is responsible for determining the adequacy of the trainee's preparation for the tasks to be performed. These documents serve as the foundation for quarterly, written evaluations.D.Written and oral evaluations provide objective assessment and direct feedback about the supervisee's competence in order to facilitate skill acquisition and professional growth. They are necessary to ensure that supervisees achieve identified objectives. At the outset of the supervisory period, each supervisor together with the supervisee shall establish a written contract which specifies: (i) the competencies to be evaluated and the goals to be attainted; (ii) the standards for measuring performance; and (iii) the time frame for goal attainment. Direct feedback should be ongoing with written evaluations provided at least once every six months. Written evaluation of the supervisor by the supervisee must be provided at the end of the training program.E.The supervision program must have a full-time licensed psychologist on site who is clearly responsible for the integrity and quality of the program and as many additional psychologists as are necessary to meet the training needs of the supervisees. The supervising psychologist may rely upon one or more experts in allied disciplines for training in specific skill areas.F.The supervisory process addresses legal, ethical, social and cultural dimensions that impact not only the professional practice of psychology but also the supervisory relationship. Issues of confidentiality, professional practice and protection of the public are central.3. Additional Responsibilities of SupervisorsA.The supervisor shall have sufficient knowledge of clients, including face-to-face contact when necessary, in order to plan effective service delivery procedures.B.When the service needed by a client is beyond the areas of expertise of the supervisor, supervision must be delegated to another psychologist or psychological examiner whose competence in the delegated areas has been demonstrated by previous education, training and experience. Supervisors may not permit their supervisees to engage in any psychological practice which they cannot competently perform themselves. The supervisor has the responsibility to interrupt or terminate the supervisee's activities whenever necessary to ensure adequate training and protection of the public.C.The supervisor shall restrict practice of the supervisee to areas in which the supervisee is competent to perform under supervision. If the supervisor identifies deficiencies in the practice of the supervisee, the supervisor shall develop a corrective action plan to address the deficiencies. The supervisor shall interrupt or terminate the supervisee's practice whenever necessary to ensure both adequate training and adequate protection of the public.D.The supervisor is ethically and legally responsible for all of the professional activities of the supervisees.E.The supervisor shall ensure the provision of appropriate emergency coverage for clients of supervisees. The supervisor or a qualified designee shall provide 24-hour availability to both supervisees and the supervisees' clients. The supervisor shall have sufficient knowledge of clients, including face-to-face contact when necessary, in order to plan effective service delivery procedures. The supervisor shall make reasonable effort to provide for another qualified supervisor in case of any interruption of supervision due to such factors as the supervisor's illness, unavailability or relocation.F.Supervisors shall avoid entering into dual relationships with their supervisees. Psychologists may not exploit or engage in sexual relationships with supervisees. Supervisors shall attempt to resolve any unforeseen interference which may be potentially harmful to the supervisory relationship with due regard for the best interests of the supervisee and after appropriate consultation.G.An individual supervisor may supervise no more than four supervisees.4. Unacceptable PerformanceSupervised experience which the supervisor deems characterized by unacceptable performance by the supervisee may not be credited toward the required period of supervised experience.