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Build a foundation for lasting career success in clinical social work.
Chris’ Supervision Style
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Karissa's Supervision Style
Karissa believes that effective supervision requires both an open mind and an open heart. Embracing the roles of teacher, mentor, therapist, trainer, and consultant, she adeptly navigates when and how to integrate these perspectives to best support her supervisees. Her commitment is to cultivate a safe and productive supervisory environment by equipping her supervisees with essential skills, including mindfulness, adaptability, conceptualization, decision-making, effective communication, and strategic planning. Additionally, Karissa emphasizes the importance of caring confrontation, ensuring that feedback is both constructive and supportive. Through this holistic approach, she aims to empower her supervisees to thrive both personally and professionally.
Supervision Options with Karissa
At BPOQe, we’re dedicated to creating a safe and empowering space for LMSW supervision, specifically tailored for Black, Queer, and other marginalized groups. Our culturally responsive supervision practices promote equity and inclusion, ensuring that supervisees feel valued and supported. By adopting a decolonized perspective, we address historical injustices within the field of social work and elevate marginalized voices.
Our commitment extends to empowering supervisees to foster lasting change in their communities and enhance mental wellness. We believe that by centering the experiences and needs of marginalized populations, we can cultivate more effective and compassionate practitioners who are equipped to navigate the complexities of social work.
If you are an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) in Texas focused on enhancing your clinical skills, advancing your career, or meeting licensure requirements, LMSW supervision can be invaluable. In Texas, supervised clinical hours are a mandatory part of the licensure process, making supervision essential for compliance. If you’re looking to refine your clinical competencies and therapeutic techniques or if you find yourself navigating clients with challenging or complex issues, guidance on effective intervention strategies can be crucial. Additionally, supervision provides opportunities for professional growth, helping you deepen your knowledge and stay current with best practices while receiving constructive feedback on your clinical work. It also offers support in navigating ethical dilemmas, ensuring adherence to professional standards, and enhancing your confidence in decision-making and therapeutic approaches. Engaging in LMSW supervision provides structured support, accountability, and reflective practice, all vital for your professional development and the delivery of effective client care in clinical social work.
LMSW Supervision for clinical licensure is a structured process in which an experienced and licensed social worker—known as the supervisor—provides guidance, support, and oversight to a less experienced social worker, or supervisee, as they work toward obtaining their clinical license. This supervision serves several key objectives: it enhances clinical skills and therapeutic techniques essential for effective practice, and it fosters ongoing professional development by ensuring adherence to best practices within the field.
Additionally, LMSW supervision involves case consultation, where supervisors and supervisees collaboratively review and discuss client cases to ensure ethical and effective interventions. It also offers crucial emotional and professional support, helping supervisees navigate the challenges inherent in clinical social work. Furthermore, this supervision ensures compliance with Texas state licensure requirements and ethical standards.
Overall, LMSW supervision for clinical licensure is vital for maintaining high standards of practice, promoting professional growth, and ensuring that social workers deliver the highest quality care to their clients.
LMSW Supervision is especially beneficial for social workers seeking to advance to clinical licensure (LCSW). Newly licensed social workers can receive crucial guidance as they transition into independent practice, while those already working in clinical settings can enhance their therapeutic skills. This supervision also supports social workers specializing in areas like mental health or substance abuse, helping them meet the supervised hour requirements for LCSW licensure.
Additionally, experienced LMSWs looking to refine their practice or address specific challenges will find valuable insights. Overall, LMSW Supervision provides essential support for those aiming to elevate their careers and achieve clinical licensure.
In your first LMSW supervision session, you can expect to establish a professional relationship with your supervisor as you discuss your background and areas of interest. The session will include an assessment of your goals for supervision, an overview of the session structure, and a review of the supervised hours needed for licensure.
You’ll begin discussing your current client cases to identify areas for feedback, collaboratively set short- and long-term goals, and clarify confidentiality policies to ensure a safe environment for open dialogue. This session lays the groundwork for effective supervision and your professional growth.
Yes, all LMSW Supervision sessions are strictly confidential. The information shared during supervision is protected and will not be disclosed to anyone outside the supervisory relationship unless there is a legal obligation to do so (such as imminent risk of harm to yourself or others). Confidentiality in supervision ensures a safe and trusting environment where you can openly discuss your therapeutic practices, challenges, and professional development without fear of judgment or disclosure.
Additionally, supervisors are bound by professional ethics to maintain the confidentiality of all supervisory discussions, promoting honesty and transparency in your learning process.
The duration of LMSW supervision in Texas varies based on individual needs, professional goals, and state licensure requirements. Typically, supervision begins with an initial phase of intensive sessions over a few weeks to establish foundational skills and address immediate challenges. This is followed by ongoing supervision, which can be scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly to provide continuous support, feedback, and professional development.
For social workers handling complex or high-risk cases, specialized supervision may be necessary, requiring more frequent or longer sessions. In Texas, those pursuing LCSW licensure must complete approximately 3,000 supervised hours over a minimum of 24 months, including at least 100 hours of supervision with a qualified supervisor.
Ultimately, the length and structure of LMSW supervision are tailored to your specific needs and goals, with your supervisor collaborating with you to establish a timeline that supports your growth and proficiency in social work practice.
Starting an LMSW supervision relationship with us is straightforward. First, reach out via our website by filling out the contact form with your details and specific supervision needs. Next, schedule an initial consultation to discuss your professional background, supervision goals, and any areas you wish to focus on.
Based on your needs and preferences, we will then match you with a qualified supervisor who aligns with your clinical interests and professional goals. After that, you’ll finalize the supervision agreement, including session frequency, duration, and any logistical details, along with discussing fees and payment arrangements. Once everything is in place, you can commence your supervision sessions, starting with an overview of your practice and setting initial goals.
Black People of Queer Experience provides online therapy in Texas and in-person sessions in Arlington, Texas.
