Equally important is the reviewing the NASW Code of Ethics with the supervisee and documenting that the review has occurred. Particular importance should be paid to the standards on dual relationships and sexual impropriety. If you do not cover your supervisee under your malpractice insurance policy, be sure that he or she has malpractice insurance in place before starting the supervision. Ask for a copy of the policy for your files. Currently malpractice insurance policies are readily available at attractive premium rates, so your supervisee should be able to obtain coverage easily.
Supervision can be a rewarding activity that benefits the profession.
Given its inherent liability potential, supervision requires active involvement and thorough documentation of all supervisory activities. The names and case examples used in Practice Pointers articles are completely fictitious, and any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental.