LLPC Supervision
I’m excited to announce that I am now able to offer clinical supervision for LLPCs in Michigan!
Because my practice is 100% remote, I am able to offer supervision to anyone living in Michigan. However if you live in the metro Detroit area and strongly desire to meet in person, this could be discussed.
If you would like to become my supervisee, please know that you would not be working for me as an employee. This would be a supervisory agreement only. Because of this, it will be viewed as a service that you are paying for independently. I understand that as a new clinician you are not making the big bucks yet, so a large payment is not expected!
Think long and hard about entering into a supervisory relationship, because a good one will last at least two years! Expectations are flexible, but weekly or biweekly meetings are typical so that you can meet your 100 hour requirement on time and receive proper guidance in your practice.
The state of Michigan requires brand new licensees (LLPCs) to accrue 3,000 post-degree hours of clinical work, meaning hours spent directly with a client in front of them. These hours cannot be accrued in less than two years, so be careful and honest in how you track your time!
The state also requires 100 hours of direct clinical supervision, meaning you have sat down one-on-one with an LPC or in group supervision led by an LPC, not in the presence of a client.
However, 100 hours is just the minimum number of hours to track. An LLPC legally cannot work at all without being under the guardianship of an LPC supervisor. Therefore, an LLPC is absolutely required to have an LPC supervisor in order to work in the state of Michigan. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been working for one year or for twenty. As long as you have a limited license, you must have an LPC supervisor.
What is the difference? An LPC has passed all required examinations, accrued at least a minimum of 3,000 post-degree clinical hours, has received at least 100 hours of supervision, and no longer needs a supervisor. An LPC is considered a “fully licensed” clinician.
LPC supervisors are expected to act as mentors, teachers, and coaches. Supervisors will give very direct feedback, and may ask for audio/video recordings or transcripts of sessions, with client permission. Supervisors are there to protect clients from harm as well if an LLPC is acting outside of protocol or ethics.
I would love to hear from anyone that is interested in becoming my supervisee! Please don’t hesitate to contact me, I welcome the opportunity to mentor new counselors to the field!
