The Ethics of Supervision and Consultation

Janet T. Thomas, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She earned a doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, Minnesota, and has been in independent practice since 99 . In addition to psychotherapy and assessment, her clinical work includes clinical consultation and supervision with psychologists and other mental health professionals as well as specialized work with those facing ethical dilemmas, licensing board complaints, and lawsuits. Professional experience includes work in an in-patient psychiatric hospital, a medical clinic, a rehabilitation unit, a community mental health agency, an assessment clinic, and college counseling centers. Dr. Thomas began teaching psychology graduate students in 99 . She has served on the adjunct faculties of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Minneapolis the University of St. Thomas (Minneapolis campus) and Argosy University, Saint Paul, Minnesota. She has taught professional ethics, counseling skills, practicum, supervision and consultation, and professional psychological writing. Dr. Thomas has been the recipient of several awards for her work, including Outstanding Student Advisor and Outstanding Faculty Member at Saint Mary's University and the Minnesota Women in Psychology Founding Mothers' Award for her contributions to that organization and its mission. Professional contributions include journal articles, book chapters, and presentations on topics related to ethics and supervision in Minnesota and nationwide. Dr. Thomas is a former chair of Minnesota Women Psychologists and of the Minnesota Psychological Association's Ethics Committee.

Preface Acknowledgments The Ethical Practice of Supervision and Consultation Ethical Practice Standards for Supervision and Consultation Psychotherapy-Based Models of Supervision: Ethical Challenges Developmental Models of Supervision Boundaries and Multiple Relationships Informed Consent to Supervision and Consultation Consultation and Supervision Groups Mandated Supervision: Ethical Challenges for Supervisors and Supervisees Documentation of Supervision and Consultation Appendix A: Ethical Issues-Definitions Appendix B: Psychology Professional Associations-Ethics Codes Appendix C: Counseling Professional Associations-Ethics Codes Appendix D: Other Mental Health Professional Associations-Ethics Codes Appendix E: Mental Health Professional Associations-Ethical and Specialty Guidelines Appendix F: Clinical Case Presentation Format Appendix G: Summary of Case Consultation or Supervision Appendix H: Clinical Record Checklist Appendix I: Clinical Record Quality Assessment References Index About the Author