Essentials of Clinical Supervision [Paperback]

Jane M. Campbell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 11, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0471233048 | ISBN-13: 978-0471233046 | Edition: 1

Essentials of Supervision presents, in the popular Essentials format, the key information students need to learn in a course on supervision. Utilizing pedagogical tools such as call-out boxes, Test Yourself questions, and case studies, the author provides step-by-step guidelines for effective planning, goal setting, and evaluation, along with tips for giving constructive feedback and applying coaching strategies to motivate supervisees. She also clearly explains how to manage paperwork and describes specialized techniques, such as using video in supervision. This informative text also includes a special section on ethics authored by a leading expert in the field.

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From the Back Cover

Presents proven, easy-to-follow guidelines for effectively supervising trainees and practitioners in mental health settings

Clinical supervision is an important aspect of mental health practice. Essentials of Clinical Supervision presents a comprehensive model and techniques for supervising mental health professionals individually and in groups, as well as peer supervision. A clear and accessible resource, it provides step-by-step guidelines for supervising beginning as well as advanced practitioners, along with proven tips for effective supervision, including how to give constructive feedback and how to apply coaching strategies to motivate supervisees.

As part of the Essentials of Mental Health Practice series, this book provides information mental health professionals need to practice knowledgably, efficiently, and ethically in today's behavioral healthcare environment. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.

Essentials of Clinical Supervision covers basic skills such as goal setting, evaluation, building the supervision relationship, and solving problems. It also discusses specific supervision strategies such as teaching, mentoring, coaching, and consulting; explains how to document supervision; and describes specialized techniques, such as using video in supervision. Finally, it incorporates an important section on ethical, legal, multicultural, and crisis management issues that may arise when supervising others. Essentials of Clinical Supervision supplies professionals and students in all mental health fields with a key resource for effective practice.

Other titles in the Essentials of Mental Health Practice series:

• Essentials of Group Therapy
• Essentials of Interviewing
• Essentials of Treatment Planning
• Essentials of Outcome Assessment
• Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention

About the Author

Jane M. Campbell, PhD, NCC, ACS, is a consulting psychologist in private practice in Houston, Texas.

Ethics chapter by BARBARA HERLIHY, PhD, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (November 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471233048
• ISBN-13: 978-0471233046
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,929 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nice surprise, October 31, 2008

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jakota (Delmar MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essentials of Clinical Supervision (Paperback)

This is a surprisingly readable book on a potentially boring subject. It is thorough enough to be an excellent preparation for new supervisors yet is also useful to experienced supervisors. Material is presented freshly enough that information previously known to the reader isn't tedious, and plenty of food for thought is offered. I have supervised clinicians for many years, yet found new ways of looking at things in here. I recommend this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for reference, April 4, 2009

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T. S. Holderness - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essentials of Clinical Supervision (Paperback)

I selected this text for purposes of Florida CEU's for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Being already a certified clinical supervisor, I wanted to update myself for any changes in best practices. I found it to be thorough, and very well organized for reference purposes. Important points are highlighted in the margins, and mini-sections are individually summarized. -Tom H, LMHC

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The importance of correct clinical supervision, December 16, 2008

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Elizabeth Hawley "LCPC" (Leawood, Kansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essentials of Clinical Supervision (Paperback)

The Essentials of Clinical Supervision is easy to read and offers clinical advice on the practice. It clearly explains the necessary requirements of the superviser in various settings from educational to private practive. After reading this book, I feel ready to supervise practicing therapists.

The author also provides continuing education hours for the reading of this book and the passing of a test. It is well worth the money.