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About Supervision
Taken from the NZAC website:
Professional Supervision is a partnership between the Supervisor and the Supervisee. It is a contractual, collaborative and confidential process based upon informed consent.
The purpose:
Professional Supervision is for counsellors to reflect on and develop effective and ethical practice. It also has a monitoring purpose with regard to counsellors’ work. Supervision includes personal support, mentoring professional identity development and reflection upon the relationships between persons, theories, practices, work contexts and cultural perspectives. Supervision should be consultative and collaborative without being collusive.
How often?
Supervision should take place regularly with the same supervisor over a continuous period of time. The frequency of supervision is in relation to workload and relative to the experience of the Counsellor.One hour of supervision per fortnight is the recommended guideline for those working full-time.As long as counsellors are seeing clients they must participate in supervision.As long as members are supervising counsellors they are required to have supervision for their supervision work.
Why do I need an external Supervisor?
An external Supervisor is outside of your workplace and has no responsibility for your practice within the workplace. They will have a more objective view of your practice. An external Supervisor is not involved in any of your workplace processes and decisions, ensuring supervision is a safe and protected place for you to discuss work issues
Why do I need to have an NZAC registered Supervisor while I am a provisional member?
The 18 months to 5 years as a Provisional Member is a time to learn the kaupapa of NZAC. This is non-negotiable for all Provisional Members.
What responsibilities do I have as your Supervisor?
I need to work collaboratively with the Counsellors I supervise to complete their APC, Annual Practicing Certificate and their CPD, Continuing Professional Development requirements.
What responsibilities do I have to the provisional members I supervise?
In addition to the kōrero about their mahi, it is also important to ensure the Provisional Member knows the Code of Ethics and is informed about NZAC kaupapa. After the required 30 supervision sessions I will complete the Supervisor’s Report to support their application for full membership.
How much does it cost?
I provide supervision for $138 (includes GST) per session (usually 1 hour). However, if you are working for a company, this cost should be covered by them.
Next step? Get in touch, let's meet up and see if we are a good fit
From the NZAC website
All practising members are required to be participating in regular supervision according to the Code of Ethics, Section 9 “Professional Supervision.”
Professional supervision of members of NZAC is expected to conform to the following practice principles:Supervision supports accountability to clients, employers, the public and the Association.Professional supervision is a primary resource for every counsellor in maintaining and developing safe, ethical and effective practice.
Professional supervision of members of NZAC is expected to conform to the following practice principles:Supervision supports accountability to clients, employers, the public and the Association.Professional supervision is a primary resource for every counsellor in maintaining and developing safe, ethical and effective practice.