For the LMSW- Clinical Supervision

Clinical Supervision Information

Hello! And welcome to clinical supervision 101.

I am a board approved clinical supervisor for LMSWs in Texas seeking clinical licensure. I have seen or experienced just about every mental health situation you can imagine as a social worker so I believe I can be a helpful mentor on the supervision journey. I have worked in a psychiatric hospital, an outpatient mental health clinic, and have settled into my private practice. My experience in all of these areas would make me a good fit for LMSWs who may also be working in those settings, or who are very interested in starting up their own private practice once fully licensed.

My practice is trauma-informed, person-centered, and social justice oriented and I approach Supervision the same way. In my supervision groups, I want to build a community of confident and purposeful social workers. My goal is to help my supervisees feel fully supported throughout their supervision and to complete it feeling prepared and confident in their own practice of social work.

Supervision Requirements

• Supervisees must engage in at least 100 hours of supervision by a board-approved supervisor while completing a minimum of 3,000 hours of clinical experience under a board-approved supervisor.

• Supervision & clinical hours must be completed in a timeframe of no fewer than 24 months and no more than 48 months.

• Hours may be completed over a combination of individual and group sessions and may be fully virtual. You can change supervisors, you'll just need to obtain a signed clinical supervision plan documenting your hours from each supervisor you have worked with.

• You can take your LCSW exam several months prior to completing supervision, This means you can be ready to submit all of your documents to the board right when you finish the 24 months and 100 hours.

• When hours are done and the exam is passed, you will submit your Application to upgrade your license, Clinical Supervision Plan, Verification form, Jurisprudence Exam, and payment for the fee.

Does My Job Count as Clinical Social Work?

According to the Social Work Board, if you assess, diagnose, and treat mental health issues using DSM-V criteria for a minimum of four hours per week, your position is considered clinical. It may be helpful to speak to your employer about updating your job description if you perform these duties, so that you have proof of your eligibility for the board.

Some employers will reimburse you for your supervision cost and/or allow for time off to attend, so be sure to ask them!

To request supervision, click the link below to contact me through the inquiry form

Clinical Supervision Home Page

Links to Updated guidelines and general information:

Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners Statutes and Rules

Clinical Supervision Plan for LCSW

ASWB Exam information and Practice