Are you a master social worker seeking to become a licensed clinical social worker? Do you need ideas on choosing the right clinical supervisor? Do you need advice on what to do once supervision begins? In this episode, a definition and perspective on clinical supervision is offered along with a few insightful ideas on how to choose a supervisor that is right for you. Licensed clinical social work supervisor, Dr. Mia M. Kirby, joins the show to discuss what seeking social workers need to know about choosing a clinical supervisor and what to do once supervision begins. Listen for ideas and advice to act toward achieving your long-term professional goals as a social work practitioner. Enjoy the show!

Helpful Resources

14 Qualities and Actions of Effective Therapists: https://socialworksupervisor.com/14-qualities-actions-effective-therapists/

ASWB Exam Candidate Handbook:  https://www.aswb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Candidate-handbook-06-2021.pdf

Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64848/

Clinical Supervision Planner: https://thinkinpossibilities.com/product/clinical-supervision-planner-notebook-for-social-work-supervisees/

Handbook of Clinical Social Work Supervision: https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Clinical-Social-Work-Supervision-ebook/dp/B00ABL5LHA

Peer Supervision and Clinical Supervision Groups Provide Therapists with a Safe Harbor and Forum for Professional Development: https://sohnen-moe.com/articles/peer-supervision-and-clinical-supervision-groups/

Proven Topics for Growth in Clinical Supervision: https://www.thehowtosocialworker.com/topics-clinical-supervision/

Real World Clinical Social Work: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/real-world-clinical-social-work-danna-r-bodenheimer/1123156945

Reflect, Discuss, Develop: The Value of Supervision: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/news-and-events/blog/2019/reflect-discuss-develop-the-value-of-supervision/

Twelve Tips for Effective Clinical Supervision Based on a Narrative Literature Review and Expert Opinion: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/CC_FINAL?a=159993

Your First Supervisor – Finding Your Alice: https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/your-first-supervisor-finding-your-alice/

 
Credits 

Host: Dr. Sherece Shavel
Theme Narration: Ronald Coaxum
Guest: Dr. Mia M. Kirby, LCSW-S, contact by website: https://www.miamkirby.com/

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