How can I find clinical supervision to fulfill that requirement for state licensure and board certification?
To find a doctoral-level clinical supervisor–and doctoral level is what you want since it’s only at this level that clinical supervision skills are taught in graduate school–there are a number of strategies that you can do. If you’re a member of a professional association such as the PCA, you’ve already begun one strategy! (If you’re not a member of the PCA, click here.) One of the biggest benefits of belonging to a professional association is the networking opportunities. The PCA holds its annual conference each fall, and this is when you can make connections with many other professional counselors from all parts of Pennsylvania. You might find a colleague who would be willing to provide clinical supervision. Similarly, most state professional associations have smaller regional chapters through which you can network with colleagues in your metro area or region. As of the revision date located at the bottom of this page, the PCA has an active regional chapter for the Pittsburgh metro
