The Argument for Clinical Supervision for Early Career School Counselors

Authors

Sarah Evans Zalewski, Central Connecticut State UniversityFollow
Maiko Xiong, California State University, SacramentoFollow
Robert Gilbert, Loyola University MarylandFollow

Document Type

Article

Keywords

early career school counselors, supervision, professional growth

Subject Area

Clinical Supervision, Counselor Education, School Counseling

Abstract

Early career school counselors need support to navigate their professional development as novice counselors, manage programmatic duties, high caseloads, and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health needs of children and youth. Given that school settings are often the first point of entry for mental health services for children and youth, clinical supervision is necessary. Clinical supervision promotes ethical practice, supports the professional growth of early career school counselors, and guards against burnout. This article (a) describes the development needs of early career school counselors and (b) provides recommendations for establishing clinical supervision for early career school counselors as a best practice.

DOI

10.70013/995mmjsb

Recommended Citation

Evans Zalewski, S., Xiong, M., & Gilbert, R. (2024). The Argument for Clinical Supervision for Early Career School Counselors. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 18(3). 10.70013/995mmjsb