Providing Ethical Supervision in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Providing Ethical Supervision in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs

Nora Barrett, MSW, LCSW, CPRP, Rurgers-SHRPZakia Clay, MSW, LCSW, Bridgeway

Amy Cottone Spagnolo, PhD, Rutgers-SHRP

Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions

Introductions • Tell us who you are and why you are interested

in the topic of ethical supervision?

• Are you a CPRP?

• Have you reviewed the 2012 version of the PRA Code of Ethics?

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Overview: PRA Code of Ethics 2012

• STATEMENT OF INTENT

• FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

• FUNDAMENTAL STANDARDS

• GUIDELINES FOR THE PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS

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Group Activity 1• What formal training/education did

you have to prepare you for the role of supervisor?

• Do you have a set of guidelines that you rely on? If so tell us their source.

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2012 PRA Code - Section G: Supervision• Newly developed section of the code• High quality practice of direct service

providers is guided by strong and ethical supervision

• PRA supervision guidelines similar to other ethical codes and guidelines

• Should be applied in concert with other parts of the PRA code that address PsyR values and principles

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7 Guidelines of Ethical Supervision

1. Supervisors who are psychiatric rehabilitation practitioners seek training and build competence in both clinical practice and supervision.

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7 Guidelines (continued)

2. Supervisors guide supervisees in following this ethical code.

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7 Guidelines (continued)

3. Supervisors ensure clear communication in establishing competency standards.

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7 Guidelines (continued)

4. Supervisors support supervisees in setting professional development goals and detailing the tasks to achieve them.

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7 Guidelines (continued)

5. Supervisors model and engage supervisees in objective and balanced self-assessment.

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7 Guidelines (continued)

6. Supervisors inform supervisees about performance expectations, including competencies required, standards for acceptable completion of job duties, and any rules, policies, and procedures that relate to general practice.

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7 Guidelines (continued)

7. Supervisors refrain from entering into multiple roles and relationships with supervisees. When multiple roles and relationships are unavoidable, it is the responsibility of the supervisor to conduct himself/herself in a way that does not jeopardize the integrity of the supervising relationship.

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Discussion

Provide examples of applying some of the PRA guidelines with your supervisees?

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Additional Supervisory Standards

• Example: Engage in culturally sensitive supervisory practices

• Other psychiatric rehabilitation oriented supervisory standards that should be added?

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Group Activity #2

• What are some of the challenges you face when striving to provide ethical supervision to your staff?

• Identify some strategies for addressing these challenges

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Summary and Conclusions

• The provision of quality psychiatric rehabilitation services requires the presence of highly skilled and ethical supervisors

• Ethical supervision is an area that requires ongoing professional development

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• Falendar, C.A., & Shafranske, E.P. (2004). Clinical Supervision: A Competency-Based Approach. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (2012). Code of Ethics for Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioners. Mclean, VA: PRA http://www.uspra.org/cprp-certification/ethical-practice

• Zur, O. Professional Organizations' Codes of Ethics On Supervision in Psychotherapy and Counseling . Retrieved December, 7, 2012 at http://www.zurinstitute.com/ethics_of_supervision.html