Competency-Based Supervision

Competency-based supervision is a metatheoretical approach that provides systematic attention to the component parts of the supervision process. This approach enhances accountability and is reflective of both evidence-based practice generally and APA's new guidelines for clinical supervision.

This approach systematically addresses the supervisory relationship, bidirectional feedback, infusion of multiculturalism and diversity, and ethical and legal standards. Competency-based supervision maintains a balance among the equally important priorities of protecting the client, gate-keeping for the profession, and enhancing the professional growth and development of the supervisee.

In this video, Dr Edward Shafranske and a supervisee engage in a demonstration session, after which host Dr Arpana G. Inman interviews him and his co-author Dr Carol Falender about their approach and its implementation.