This is a copy of a ppt developed for a presentation at the NJCA conference in April 2012. We discuss different types of technology used in supervision and the ethical implications of using them in supervision.

1. Dr. Edina Renfro–Michel, LPC, ACS
Meghan R. Lehembre
Montclair State University

2.  What do you think?

3.  Ethical Codes
 Specific Technologies
• Uses
• Cautions
• Possible Fixes

4.  Rural Areas
 Emergencies
 An Adjunct to Traditional Supervision
 Online Programs

5.  ACA
 ACES
 NCC
 New Jersey State Law
 ISMHO

6.  A.12. Technology Applications
• A.12.a Counselors inform clients of the benefits
and limitations of using information technology
applications in the counseling process and in
business/ billing procedures. Such technologies
include but are not limited to computer hardware
and software, telephones, the World Wide
Web, the Internet, online assessment instruments
and other communication devices.

7.  The supervisor employs technology in
ways that enhance the supervisory
process and the development of the
supervisee.
 In using technology for distance
supervision, the supervisor clearly
approximates…

8.  ….face-to-face synchronous contact
(e.g., formats that allow supervisors and
supervisees to attend to non-verbal as well as
verbal behavior).
 The supervisor ensures that client and
supervisee confidentiality are protected when
using technology in supervision (e.g., takes
precautions such as password protection and
encryption) that are compliant with HIPPA
guidelines.
.

9.  The supervisor ensures that any
technology employed in supervision is in
compliance with ethical guidelines and
regulations promulgated by
accreditation, certification, and licensure
bodies.
 The supervisor is competent in the use of
the technology employed in supervision.

10.  Marriage and family therapy supervision”
or “supervised experience” means the
ongoing process performed by a qualified
marriage and family therapy supervisor
who monitors the performance of intern or
permit holder and provides
regular, documented, face-to-face
consultation…

11.  …guidance and instruction with the intern
or permit holder with respect to the
marriage and family therapy with
individuals, couples and families and
monitors the competencies of the intern or
permit holder”
 For client contact – NJ State Law requires
that the counselor be licensed in the state
in which the client lives and receives
services

12.  No Guidelines
 Case Study Group
 Chat

13.  Landline
• Cordless phones
• Recording Phone Conversations
 Cell
• Malware
• Recording Phone Conversations
• Environmental Microphones
• Call Interception

14.  How do you ensure your fax is reaching
the intended recipient?
 Cover Page
 Still a Phone Line

15.  Safety of Server
 Encryption
 List-Serves

16.  Desktop computers, Lab top computers
and tablets
 Physical safety of computer
 Safety of Server
 Firewalls
 Backups

17.  Intentional Recording
 Physical Safety of device
 Disposal of recordings
 Awareness of environment when listening
to recorded sessions

18.  Chat – rooms
 Medium to upload recorded sessions
 Course Management Systems

19.  Skype
 Video Chat
 Face - time

20.  HIPAA Compliance
 Audio
 Video

21.  Provides Interaction
 Privacy
 Face-to-Face?

22.  Facebook
 Social Blogs
 Twitter
 Dropbox

23.  Do you currently address technology?
 Doyou currently address long-distance
supervision?
 Do you have an emergency procedure?

24.  Advise Client of any online supervision
 Informed Consent
 Language