Clinical Supervision For Therapists in Seattle and Across WA
Providing clinical supervision to associate licensed social workers (LSWAIC), mental health counselors (LMHCA), marriage and family therapists (LMFTA), and other mental health professionals to meet WA DOH licensure requirements.
Needing a supervisor to complete licensure requirements?
I specialize in offering clinical supervision to associates who
Do you have a client with chronic suicidality, psychosis, bipolar disorder, or other complex mental health challenges, and are looking for assistance through professional consulting to gain extensive tools to support your client with safety planning and evaluating for a higher level of care?
Do you have a client who is ambivalent or resistant to engaging in safety planning discussions and has difficulty agreeing to keep themselves safe?
Do you have a client hospitalized in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health setting and have experienced challenges navigating the system and coordinating their care for discharge?
Are you trying to figure out if you are the best fit to help your client immediately following a crisis?
What is Clinical Supervision?
Professional consulting provides experienced guidance when you're working with complex clinical situations that exceed your current experience level. This might include crisis assessment, safety planning, determining appropriate levels of care, or navigating ethical dilemmas with challenging cases.
You're joining many responsible clinicians who seek consultation when needed. Professional consultation is considered a best practice in our field and is often required by licensing boards and professional organizations. Getting outside perspective on difficult cases protects both you and your clients.
Common situations where consulting is valuable include:
Assessing suicide risk and developing comprehensive safety plans
Managing clients experiencing psychotic episodes or severe mood episodes
Determining when higher levels of care are necessary and how to facilitate referrals
Gaining clarity on whether or not you want to continue with client or refer them out, and how to facilitate a smooth process for the latter
Navigating complex ethical situations with multiple competing considerations
You can learn more about the ethical principles of social workers and code of conduct standards that I follow here.
Why Michelle Solomon for Clinical Supervision
I have near a decade of experience working in several different inpatient psychiatric settings in the Greater Seattle area with both voluntary and involuntary patients, including three years running groups in a partial hospitalization program. I understand what it’s like to have unsupportive supervisors that don’t appreciate you and the work you are doing. My approach is very integrative, collaborative, and personalized to your needs and goals. I’m here to help you grow as a clinician, while making sure you meet your licensure requirements to get fully licensed!
I’d love to support you with extensive safety planning and assessment for suicide risk, navigating the complex hospital and involuntary (ITA) court system, advocating for the needs of your clients who are hospitalized, and assessing the best options for a higher level or transfer of care.
I can help you determine if you have capacity to continue working with your client, offer recommendations for alternative treatment options, provide suggestions for how to facilitate delicate conversations around their safety risk and what boundaries you have with continuing to work together or not, and instill confidence knowing you are doing the most possible for your client.
What I Can Offer:
Individual Supervision
I offer clinical supervision by secure video for us to discuss your private practice and dive into complex cases, questions and ethical concerns that come up. Individual supervision is billed at 60-minutes at a rate of $140.
Please reach out by submitting an inquiry request, or contact me by email or phone if you’re interested in discussing a case, and I’m happy to help you at any step in the process!
Group Supervision
I offer virtual group supervision for 2-6 people to explore topics and discuss cases in a small group setting.
60-minutes: $75/per person
90-minutes: $100/per person
Please note: Depending on interest and scheduling coordination, group supervision may not always be available. If you two or more of you are interested in group supervision, please let me know.
Ready to Get Some Support?
I can provide the clinical guidance, mentorship, and support you need to grow your skills as a clinician to be prepared for full licensure. Inquire today and fill out the form. I will contact you as soon as I can to set up a free consultation call.
Benefits of Clinical Supervision
Increased Confidence
Feel more secure in your clinical decision-making when working with complex or high-risk clients.
Ethical Clarity
Get support navigating complex ethical situations and understanding your professional obligations and boundaries.
Professional Growth
Expand your clinical competencies and ability to serve clients with more complex presentations and needs.
FAQs
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10+ years working in the mental health field, including 8 years inpatient behavioral health and PHPs
Fully licensed as an LICSW since 2023
Completed 15 hours of Clinical Supervision Training
Completed over 25 hours of supervised experience, including supervision of an MSW practicum student 2022-2023 at an inpatient behavioral health setting
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No. While I am based in Seattle, I provide clinical supervision to therapists throughout Washington State via secure video or phone sessions.
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Yes-As long as we check with both WA DOH and the board of state you are in to confirm it is clinically appropriate for me to provide supervision when we are located in different states.
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Reach out for a free consultation to make sure we are a good fit together.
If we move forward, I’ll provide you with a clinical supervision agreement, as well as an intake form to complete. We’ll schedule our first session and get to know you and your practice, caseload, business, and goals!