Clinical Supervision for Masters Associates

Portland Mental Health & Wellness offers opportunities for Professional Counselor Associates and Marriage & Family Therapy Associates to receive supervision from a qualified licensed supervisor while accruing supervised hours for licensure. Our goal is to help associates develop the skills and knowledge they need to become effective and competent licensed professionals. Our experienced supervisors have a deep understanding of the challenges that associates face and are dedicated to providing supportive and constructive feedback. Our clinical supervision program meets all state requirements and is designed to provide associates with the supervision hours they need to obtain their license. Join us today and take the first step in becoming a confident and competent mental health provider in Oregon!

Associates are required to engage in at least once weekly individual supervision and once bi-weekly group supervision. Supervision expenses are covered by Portland Mental Health & Wellness. Please contact humanresources@portlandmh.com with questions.

Why Does PMHW Require Pre-Licensed Supervisees to Engage in Supervision & Didactic Training?

Developmental Transition
Pre-licensure supervision is an essential part of the development process for professionals transitioning into the counseling and psychotherapy profession after completing a masters or doctoral degree. It provides an opportunity for new professionals to learn from experienced mentors and to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed sustainably. Pre-licensure supervision helps to ensure that new professionals are prepared to meet the demands and expectations of their profession, and it provides a supportive and structured environment for them to learn and grow. Additionally, pre licensure supervision can help to reduce the risk of mistakes or errors that could have negative consequences for clients or patients, as well as for the reputation of the professional or the organization they work for.
Investment in the Development of Supervisees

PMHW requires a level of supervision, training and oversight that reflects our investment in providing supervisees with unparalleled support, mentorship and training.
Reputation
PMHW requires pre-licensed supervisees to engage in supervision and training in order to ensure that all of our providers are providing the highest quality of culturally-humble, socially-aware, humanistic, clinical care. PMHW has worked hard to embody these qualities and communicate them to our communities through the services we offer. Supervision and training for pre-licensed therapists helps to support those providers in living up to the reputation PMHW has cultivated and to show our communities how we put our aspirations into action.

LIABILITY
The reality is that pre-licensed practitioners are working under their supervisor’s license, which makes the supervisor liable for any negligence or harm caused by the supervisee. Additional supervision and didactic training helps protect patients, the supervisee, and the supervisor.
Lifelong Learning
Most graduate programs provide only a generalist level of training. As pre-licensed therapists move toward licensure, it is important to have access to a variety of therapy modalities, perspectives, and voices to help guide and inform each pre-licensed therapist’s own focus and areas of clinical expertise.
Gatekeeping, Evaluation, and Protecting the Public
Pre-licensed supervisees engage in supervision and didactic training to further support their capacity to make sound ethical, legal, and clinical decisions in their work with patients.
Multiple Perspectives vs. Solo Practice
One of the benefits of a supported group practice is the opportunity to be exposed to multiple perspectives, which contributes to a broader training experience and enhances professional identity development.

Clinical Supervision for Masters Associates

Why Does PMHW Require Pre-Licensed Supervisees to Engage in Supervision & Didactic Training?

Developmental Transition

Investment in the Development of Supervisees

Reputation

LIABILITY

Lifelong Learning

Gatekeeping, Evaluation, and Protecting the Public

Multiple Perspectives vs. Solo Practice

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