getting STARTED WITH LCSW SUPERVISION

  • What to expect

    When an LMSW is under supervision, they typically meet with their supervisor for 4 hours per month. In my program, all sessions are online using Zoom. You can live anywhere in Texas and participate in supervision.

  • INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

    Although a majority of supervision is done in groups, I do require our initial session and 1 hour per quarter to be an individual sessions. This allows me to be able to assess your current skills and create a personalized plan to fit your needs and goals.

  • Group Sessions

    Group members will present client cases or ethical dilemmas they encounter at work and receive feedback from myself and other group members. Most people participate in a two-hour group session twice per month.

Now What? 

Once you decide to pursue LCSW supervision, book an "LCSW Supervision Individual appointment." This appointment will allow us both to be sure we are a good fit for each other before embarking on the two-to-four-year supervision journey. If you are a good fit - congratulations, you just completed your first hour of supervision! If, for any reason, we are not a good fit, the initial appointment is refundable. 

We will complete a social work supervision agreement and the clinical supervision plan. Additionally, I’ll request your your resume, job description, LMSW license, malpractice insurance, and a letter from your work supervisor acknowledging your in outside supervision. No need to worry — I have templates ready and will assist you throughout this process.

Be sure to read the FAQS below for any unanswered questions. If you haven't already, schedule an appointment today!

SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TO GET STARTED

FAQs

How do I know if my job qualifies as a clinical social work position?

The board has determined that if you assess, diagnose and treat mental health or substance abuse issues using DSM-V criteria for at least four hours per week, you are eligible for LCSW supervision. Don’t get too concerned about making a formal diagnosis. In many settings, it is the physicians, psychiatrists, or independently licensed mental health professionals who diagnose clients or patients. If you’re using a diagnostic skill set and/or screening tools when working with clients or patients, you are fulfilling this requirement.

As long as you have personal client or patient interactions and utilize clinical skills, you probably meet LCSW supervision criteria.

What content will be covered?

Supervision sessions shall include a review client cases, theory, ethical dilemmas, assessment, diagnostic criteria, etc. Feedback may come from either/or the supervisor or group members.

WHAT ARE YOUR RATES & FEES?

Group: $50 per each hour of group supervision.

Individual: $60 per hour of individual supervision.

No show fee $75

Late cancellation fee $75

Documentation:

I suggest creating a binder or computer file for your supervision documents. There is some paperwork to complete and email back to me. I will emal a PDF containing everything you need including state forms and the supervision agreement. Since you will be doing outside supervision from your employeer, please include me on an email to your supervisor stating you have begun LCSW supervision. I’ll send you an example of the email language with other paperwork.

hELPFUL lINKS:

Jurisprudence Exam: You must take this when you apply for any social work license or to upgrade your LMSW to LCSW. The certificate for taking the exam is only valid for 6 months. This costs $39.

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners: This is the new Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council website for anything else you might need.