Course Overview

This masterclass will guide the Board-approved supervisor through the importance of building a strong foundation in the supervisee/ supervisor relationship (supervisor competency 2). It will explore the importance of having a clear and transparent approach that will create the framework for robust and open discussion throughout supervision sessions (supervisor competency 1).

This masterclass will include an introduction to confidentiality, financial dealings, record keeping and service agreements, relevant to the supervisee relationship (supervisor competency 6). This knowledge will extend to include the varied types of supervisee relationships dependent on the pathway and stage that the supervisor is joining the supervisee on. We will discuss considering supervisee context and diversity (supervisor competency 5), and the key information that both the supervisee and the supervisor need to be across to build trust and confidence in the discussions taking place (supervisor competency 1).

The masterclass will transition into a focus on working with provisional psychologists, undertaking an internship program, and the complexities that come with a relationship that oversees, guides, and assesses the practice of the supervisee (supervisor competency 3).

This workshop will explore the different hats that a board approved supervisor wears during this pathway and managing the process of providing and taking constructive feedback and positive reinforcement during a challenging time in the pathway to becoming a psychologist (supervisor competency 4).

Finally, this workshop will educate in the importance of monitoring and tracking when overseeing a provisional psychologist and taking a practical approach to working through the key reporting requirements and managing these efficiently.