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<strong>Clinical</strong> <strong>Supervision</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong><br />
“supervision” therefore have different meanings for nurses than they do for social<br />
workers. As the working group explored clinical supervision, it became apparent<br />
that this concept and function is interrelated with ideas about:<br />
• power, authority, accountability and autonomy of individuals, managers and<br />
clinical supervisors<br />
• decision making in groups and teams<br />
• the perceived organizational conditions necessary for education and professional<br />
development.<br />
LITERATURE REVIEW<br />
The review of the literature presents the diverse way these themes are conceptualized<br />
and the similarities and differences between professions (see Appendix 1, p. xx). Even<br />
within professions there are different models of clinical supervision with varying<br />
emphasis on accountability, reflection, applying theory to practice, coaching and skill<br />
development, and integration of evidence-based practice. Through dialogue, it also<br />
became evident that individuals have different perspectives about the complex issues<br />
related to clinical supervision based on their own educational and work experiences.<br />
The handbook therefore merges concepts from diverse clinical disciplines, particularly<br />
nursing and social work, to develop an approach to clinical supervision that respects and<br />
builds on these traditions while providing guidance for the challenges of supervision<br />
and practice in mental health and addiction in contemporary society.<br />
FRAMEWORK FOR CLINICAL SUPERVISION<br />
The framework for supervision (see p. xx) represents current conceptualizations and<br />
can provide principles to guide the process of clinical supervision through its various<br />
stages. The goal is to enhance the knowledge of our clinical supervisory staff and<br />
delineate the standards of clinical supervision we provide at camh. Three interrelated<br />
functions of clinical supervision identified in both the nursing and social literature<br />
are discussed: administrative, educational and supportive (Kadushin, 1976; Kadushin<br />
& Harkness, 2002; Proctor, 1986). Methods and competencies for supervisors are presented<br />
along with a suggested evaluation method. Special issues in mental health and<br />
inter-professional settings are also examined.<br />
Since camh is a major teaching centre, it is important to note that the practice of<br />
clinical supervision of staff is distinct from supervision of students. <strong>Clinical</strong> supervision<br />
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