Looking for a clinical supervisor?

As you shop for a clinical supervisor, you might wonder what criteria to use in your search. I made you a list of questions to ask yourself, and potential clinical supervisors. There are four categories: general, business, clinical, and administrative. As you review these questions, feel free to use them in your search.

As a former denizen of corporate America, published author, and as the owner of a private practice in Highland Lakes New Jersey, I can offer you more than a laundry list. You can receive clinical, administrative and business supervision all infused with multicultural competence.

Your choice of clinical supervisor is an important one. This can be an exciting time in your career. Reach out to me if I can be of service. Call or text: Kathryn Fellows 917-704-8651. Enjoy the lists! And, like we say in Highland Lakes, call me if you need anything!

  • General questions

    Do I need to stay with only one supervisor until I am fully licensed?

    What questions should I be asking to figure out who is a good fit for me?

    What do I need to know about clinical versus administrative supervision?

    Is it best to pay for a clinical supervisor unconnected to my job, or should I stick with one at my job?

    Perhaps you are wondering how to infuse your search for a clinical supervisor with ethics?

    Should I look for a supervisor who is near me or is virtual supervision okay?

  • Business questions

    What resources do I need to open a practice?

    Do I need to save up a certain number of dollars? Are loans necessary?

    Can I benefit from step by step instructions to get credentialed with insurance companies?

    Would I benefit from vetting website companies to get the best value and functionality?

    Should I have claims billing software?

    What is the most cost effective and efficient way to do medical billing during year one? Year five? Year 10?

    What keeps me awake at night when you think of having my own practice?

    What are the best ways to build a thriving practice with the best clients?

  • Clinical questions

    Do I prefer a clinical supervisor who uses parallel process?

    What goals are most/least important to me?

    Do I want to explore honing my theoretical orientation?

    What diagnoses would I t to treat? Am I designed to work with clients diagnosed with anxiety? Depression? What about narcissist personality disorder?

    What diagnoses would I not want to treat? Some clinicians refuse to work with those who abuse children. Is that me?

    As of right now only LCSWs can accept Medicare to work with seniors, though that can change in January 2024. What populations do I envision for myself? Developmentally disabled? Young professional males? The LGBTQIA+ population?

  • Administrative questions

    Should I learn more about writing treatment plans and session notes?

    Would I like to see a few different templates for each?

    Do I want to know how ways to infuse your business knowledge with ethics?

    Should I get a clinical language vocabulary list?

    Can I beneift from taking a peek at year end billing receipts templates?

    Do I have an interest in learning the workflow for confirming appointments for great client attendance?

    Could I benefit from seeing some initial paperwork including a service agreement?

    Can I benefit from role play to practice describing terms of service, confidentiality, etc.?