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Clinical supervision for Licensure as a Professional Counselor in Georgia
You have completed your master’s degree program. You need a clinical supervisor who can help with your next steps towards licensure.
Congratulations on completing your counseling degree!
You are ready to start your career, but navigating the licensing board requirements can be overwhelming. You have been told that the first step to becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia is to begin your directed experience and find a clinical supervisor. But what does that mean?
What is clinical supervision? According to the Georgia Composite Board Requirements for Associate Professional Counselors: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 135-5-.01 "Supervision" means the direct clinical review, for the purpose of training or teaching, by a supervisor of a Professional Counselor's interaction with their client(s). The purpose of supervision is to promote the development of the practitioner's clinical skills.
I provide clinical supervision to master’s level counseling graduates who are seeking licensure initially as a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) with the intention of becoming a LPC after completing their directed experience and clinical supervision hours. I approach supervision with the mindset of a teacher, consultant, and counselor. My goals are to offer you a supportive environment to learn and to encourage your personal and professional growth as a therapist.
In my supervision sessions, I use multiple techniques, including:
Case presentations
Utilization of an ethical decision making model
Review of case notes and other documentation
Audio recordings and/or direct observation
Role playing
Discussions related to self-care, burn out prevention, theoretical orientation, professional development, licensure rules and assistance with your licensure application
I am also open to feedback on your areas of interest and development throughout our supervision process.
“Success is not about reaching the goal itself. It’s about who we become in the process”.
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How Clinical supervision works
You need a clinical supervisor who understands the Georgia Composite Board Requirements.
Effective 10/1/18, the GA Composite Board requires that approved supervisors be certified as a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) by the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of GA (LPCAGA), or as a National Board of Certified Counselors Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). In 2015, I became a CPCS after completing 24 hours of LPCAGA approved supervisor training.
Also effective 10/1/18, an LAPC is required to complete a minimum of 105 clinical supervision hours to obtain your professional license. These hours can be completed in as little as 24 months but no longer than 60 months. However, your clinical supervision must be concurrent with your directed experience (which is paid employment as a counselor), so you will need to be employed while participating in supervision.
Supervision may be completed in an individual or group setting. Individual counseling consists of 1 or 2 counselors, while group supervision may have up to 6 participants. Individual supervision is typically held twice a month for 1.5 hours, while group is held twice a month for 2 hours.
Here are a few things to know about participating in supervision with me:
We will both sign a supervision contract, which outlines the supervision process and expectations from both of us.
You will need to provide proof of professional liability insurance - I recommend CPH & Associates or HPSO.
Attend each session prepared to discuss client cases.
We are both required to keep documentation of the date, duration, and a summary for each session. (I will provide you with copies of all of the required documentation).
Group Supervision
The licensure process can be expensive. Participating in group supervision helps with supervision costs and allows you to complete your hours in a shorter timeframe by attending longer supervision sessions. Group supervision fees are $120 per 2-hour session.
I currently hold a supervision group twice a month on Wednesdays from 4pm - 6pm. This group has immediate openings. Reach out today to get started!
Helpful resources on clinical supervision and licensure…
Frequently asked questions about clinical supervision
FAQs
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In Georgia, a Master’s level graduate must complete 3000 hours of directed experience and 105 hours of clinical experience to be eligible to apply for a license as a Professional Counselor.
Clinical supervision must be completed with a board approved supervisor (CPCS or ACS). Learn more.
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Yes, supervision can be completed in-person or online. I use the HIPAA compliant platforms SimplePractice and doxy.me. Learn more.
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My fee for individual supervision is $100 per hour (1 - 2 supervisees). Group supervision is $60 per hour.
I provide consultation sessions at $100 per hour to discuss the licensure process and professional development topics. Learn more.
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Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation using the online contact form. I will answer your questions and determine if we are a good fit.
Before our first meeting, I will request some additional documentation from you and we will both sign a supervision contract and complete your licensure paperwork.
We will set a schedule to begin meeting bimonthly and obtaining your 105 supervision hours. Learn more.