Introductions (5 minutes)
The Role of Supervisors in Mental Health Practice (45 minutes)
This section will focus on exploring the tasks and responsibilities of supervisors, with attention to identifying similarities and differences between those of supervisees.
Evaluating Ethical Considerations for Supervisors (90 minutes)
In this section, participants will be introduced to a framework that can be used to evaluate ethical and legal concerns. We will apply this framework to case examples relating to common concerns for supervisors. These case examples will explore: the assertion of expertise and authority; the challenges of supervising peers and friends; and cultural humility.
Protecting Supervisors from Ethical & Legal Liability (30 minutes)
This section will outline steps that supervisors can take to prevent ethical conundrums, and protect themselves from legal liability.
Conclusions/Questions (10 minutes)