What supervision includes
The hour is only the visible tip of the system.
Clinical reasoning
Assessment, formulation, diagnosis within scope, level of care, intervention selection, outcomes and transition.
Documentation
Golden Thread, medical necessity where applicable, treatment plans, progress notes, risk, corrections and audit readiness.
Use of self
Regulation, boundaries, activation, cultural humility, power, uncertainty, countertransference-like reactions and repair.
Direct observation
Live, recorded or in-room observation when permitted; role-play and simulation when real observation is not appropriate.
Career formation
Professional identity, niche, leadership, supervision, teaching, agency work, private practice and consultation.
Remediation
Clear gap, standard, teaching, practice task, evidence, review date, support, restriction and appeal.
The provisional match
Fit is reviewed instead of romanticized.
- 01
Eligibility gate
Credential, supervisor designation, discipline, setting, population competence, capacity, schedule, conflicts and coverage.
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Formation profile
Strengths, growth needs, structure preference, feedback style, career goal, documentation need and cultural considerations.
- 03
School exploration
Review faculty philosophy, supervision style, expectations and sample teaching.
- 04
Provisional match
Written rationale, supervision agreement, learning goals, emergency and backup plan.
- 05
30/60/90 review
Supervisory alliance, reliability, disclosure, feedback, progress, case fit and adjustments.
- 06
Continue or rematch
Rematch is available; repeated transfer requests may still require review of avoidance or performance concerns.
Commercial firewall
Licensure authority cannot become a sales funnel.
A supervisor or readiness evaluator may not receive commissions, equity, bonuses or favorable compensation based on whether the supervisee buys billing, credentialing, EHR, office, marketing or consulting services. Business agreements are optional and separate.