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A short scale to evaluate supervision and supervisor competence-The SE-SC8.

Craig J Gonsalvez¹

¹School of Psychology, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia.

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|September 4, 2020

Summary

A new eight-item scale, the Supervision Evaluation and Supervisory Competence scale (SE-SC8), effectively measures supervisor competence. This reliable and valid instrument aids in assessing supervisory skills and satisfaction in clinical settings.

Keywords:

psychology instruments psychometric properties short tests supervision evaluations supervision scales supervisor competence

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Clinical Supervision
Psychometric Assessment

Background:

Effective clinical supervision is crucial for therapist development and client care.
Existing instruments for evaluating supervisor competence may be lengthy or lack specific psychometric validation.
There is a need for a concise and reliable tool to assess supervisory effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a short-form scale (SE-SC8) for evaluating supervisor competence.
To assess the reliability and validity of the SE-SC8 in different samples.
To provide a practical instrument for measuring supervisor effectiveness and satisfaction.

Main Methods:

Analysis of data from an initial validation sample (N=142) to select items for the short scale.
Psychometric testing of the SE-SC8 in a new independent sample (N=122).
Evaluation of internal consistency, convergent validity, and divergent validity.

Main Results:

The SE-SC8 demonstrated good internal consistency and adequate convergent and divergent validity.
The scale comprises two overall items (supervisor effectiveness, supervision satisfaction) and six competency-based items.
The competencies assessed include openness, knowledge, planning, goal-direction, restorative skills, and insight into dynamics.

Conclusions:

The SE-SC8 is a reliable and valid short-form instrument for assessing supervisor competence.
The scale offers a practical tool for evaluating key aspects of clinical supervision.
Results suggest SE-SC8 scores should complement other assessment methods for a comprehensive evaluation.