The Psychology Board of Australia may approve various supervised practice training programs:
- Supervision programs for provisional psychologists leading to general registration:
- Supervision programs for general psychologists leading to area of practice endorsement:
- Other supervision
Supervisors of psychologists and provisional psychologists undertaking any of the above training programs must be Board-approved supervisors.
Supervised practice placements that are part of accredited higher degree programs are not approved by the Board, but psychologists who act as supervisors for higher degree placements will need to be a Board-approved supervisor from 1 July 2013.
Other types of supervision arrangements and supervisors such as thesis supervisors, line-managers, and private supervision and mentoring arrangements do not need Board approval.
Information for supervisors
Detailed information about Board-approved supervisor requirements is included in the Fact sheet for supervisors - January 2012.
Download the application to become a Board-approved supervisor of provisional psychologists and registrars - ABAS-76
Supervisor training programs
The Board is currently developing Board-approved supervisor training programs. By 30 June 2013 all supervisors will need to have completed a Board-approved supervisor training program.
The Psychology Board of Australia is currently inviting submissions from psychologists and stakeholders on a draft guideline for Board-approved supervisors and supervisor training providers. Please visit Current Consultations to read the consultation paper.
More information on supervisor training programs will be available here soon.
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