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The Clinical Supervision Crisis for Early Career Therapists: An Interview with Dr. Amy Parks The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy
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The Clinical Supervision Crisis for Early Career Therapists: An Interview with Dr. Amy Parks
Curt and Katie interview Dr. Amy Parks about the lack of resources for pre- and provisionally licensed mental health professionals to find a clinical supervisor. We discuss the current state of clinical supervision, the barriers for folks becoming clinical supervisors, what makes a good supervisor, navigating online supervision, and what licensed folks might consider when seeking consultation.
Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com!
An Interview with Dr. Amy Parks, Founder of the Clinical Supervision Directory
Dr. Amy Fortney Parks brings with her over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and families as both an educator and psychologist. She is a passionate “BRAIN -ENTHUSIAST” and strives to help everyone she works with understand the brain science of communication, activation and relationships.
Dr. Parks has a Doctorate in Educational Psychology with a specialty in developmental neuroscience. She is a Child & Adolescent Psychologist as well as the founder and Clinical Director of WISE Mind Solutions LLC and The Wise Family Counseling, Assessment & Education in Virginia. She is also the founder of the Clinical Supervision Directory – a connection super-highway for supervision-seekers working towards licensure in counseling and social work across the US.
Dr. Parks serves as a Clinical Supervisor for Virginia LPC Residents, as well as Dominion Psychiatric Hospital. Additionally, she is an adjunct professor at George Washington University & The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Parks is a frequently sought-after parent coach and speaker for families and groups around the world.
In this podcast episode, we talk about clinical supervision for modern therapists
We look at the gap in clinical supervision for prelicensed or provisionally licensed mental health professionals.
What is the state of clinical supervision for mental health professionals?
No consistent resources for newly graduated clinicians to find supervisors
Different state to state or area to area
Lack of supervisors and a lack of a mechanism to connect supervisors and supervisees
What are the barriers to folks becoming clinical supervisors?
Different standards in different states
Sometimes becoming a supervisor is too overwhelming, complicated, or too much responsibility
The need for advanced training in supervision
What makes a good supervisor?
Training
Diverse experience
Understanding the boundaries between supervision and counseling
Supervisor, consultant, teacher roles
Cultural humility, bias – looking at clients and supervisees
Navigating Online Supervision
Video supervision (rather than phone)
Have supervisees record (video) their sessions for feedback
Research shows that telesupervision is as effective as in person
Laws related to in-person versus virtual supervision
Supervision or Consultation After Licensure
The value of getting consultation after you’re licensed
The importance of a beginner’s mind
The challenges of finding good consultation
Finding the right match when seeking supervision or consultation
The Clinical Supervision Crisis for Early Career Therapists: An Interview with Dr. Amy Parks
Curt and Katie interview Dr. Amy Parks about the lack of resources for pre- and provisionally licensed mental health professionals to find a clinical supervisor. We discuss the current state of clinical supervision, the barriers for folks becoming clinical supervisors, what makes a good supervisor, navigating online supervision, and what licensed folks might consider when seeking consultation.
Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com!
An Interview with Dr. Amy Parks, Founder of the Clinical Supervision Directory
Dr. Amy Fortney Parks brings with her over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and families as both an educator and psychologist. She is a passionate “BRAIN -ENTHUSIAST” and strives to help everyone she works with understand the brain science of communication, activation and relationships.
Dr. Parks has a Doctorate in Educational Psychology with a specialty in developmental neuroscience. She is a Child & Adolescent Psychologist as well as the founder and Clinical Director of WISE Mind Solutions LLC and The Wise Family Counseling, Assessment & Education in Virginia. She is also the founder of the Clinical Supervision Directory – a connection super-highway for supervision-seekers working towards licensure in counseling and social work across the US.
Dr. Parks serves as a Clinical Supervisor for Virginia LPC Residents, as well as Dominion Psychiatric Hospital. Additionally, she is an adjunct professor at George Washington University & The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Parks is a frequently sought-after parent coach and speaker for families and groups around the world.
In this podcast episode, we talk about clinical supervision for modern therapists
We look at the gap in clinical supervision for prelicensed or provisionally licensed mental health professionals.
What is the state of clinical supervision for mental health professionals?
No consistent resources for newly graduated clinicians to find supervisors
Different state to state or area to area
Lack of supervisors and a lack of a mechanism to connect supervisors and supervisees
What are the barriers to folks becoming clinical supervisors?
Different standards in different states
Sometimes becoming a supervisor is too overwhelming, complicated, or too much responsibility
The need for advanced training in supervision
What makes a good supervisor?
Training
Diverse experience
Understanding the boundaries between supervision and counseling
Supervisor, consultant, teacher roles
Cultural humility, bias – looking at clients and supervisees
Navigating Online Supervision
Video supervision (rather than phone)
Have supervisees record (video) their sessions for feedback
Research shows that telesupervision is as effective as in person
Laws related to in-person versus virtual supervision
Supervision or Consultation After Licensure
The value of getting consultation after you’re licensed
The importance of a beginner’s mind
The challenges of finding good consultation
Finding the right match when seeking supervision or consultation
36 min