PSY 755 - Supervision and Consultation in Clinical Psychology

Units: 3
When Offered: Summer
This course focuses on the role of supervisor in clinical practice, including an understanding of the models, expectations, roles, procedures and processes, supervisee knowledge and skill acquisition, and supervisor-supervisee relationship. The role of consultant is also explored, emphasizing consultation-based services. Students learn to recognize the unique role of a consultant as separate from therapists, faculty members, or supervisors, identifying and applying assessment strategies and methods that are grounded in the consultation literature. Taking context into consideration, students focus on properly addressing the referral question so as to offer helpful recommendations.