Development phases
Hours become a container for progressive responsibility.
- 01
Foundation
Supervision agreement, scope, work setting, baseline assessment, documentation standards, risk and career plan.
- 02
Guided practice
Frequent review of assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, notes, intervention, boundaries and consultation.
- 03
Sustained competence
Complexity within competence, outcomes, direct observation, documentation reliability, independent judgment and specialty growth.
- 04
Milestone review
Hour verification, Board reporting, competence, professional dispositions, remediation history and next-stage decision.
Supervision evidence
No licensure milestone should depend on one person’s memory.
| Record | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Supervision agreement | Defines authority, frequency, format, records, emergency consultation, fees if any, evaluation and termination. |
| Session log | Date, duration, format, focus, cases/topics, decisions, assignments and signatures. |
| Experience tracker | Work hours, qualifying activities, milestone progress, employer/site and supervisor. |
| Competency portfolio | Direct observation, chart review, case presentation, remediation, outcomes and professional development. |
| Board submission tracker | Due dates, forms, confirmations, corrections and retained copies. |