Supervision Factors Related To The Self Efficacy Of Novice Mental Health Workers

Download or read book Supervision Factors Related to the Self-efficacy of Novice Mental Health Workers written by Sally Morcos and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Past research has found that psychotherapy self-efficacy is positively correlated with amount of training and supervision (Bradely & Olson, 1980; Stoltenberg, Pierce, & McNeill, 1987). While it is important to receive a sufficient amount of training, it is also important that supervisees perceive their supervisor as competent to teach them essential skills (Worthington & Roehlke, 1979). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the correlation between processes of supervision and psychotherapy self efficacy. 106 bachelor and master's level mental health workers participated in this study. In support of the hypotheses, a small, positive correlation was found between the Difficult Client Behavior subconstruct of supervisee self-efficacy and perceived supervisor competence. Further, positive correlations were found between perceived supervisee psychotherapy self-efficacy and: (1) supervisee openness to disclose pertinent information in supervision, and (2) supervisees' perception of the supervisory relationship. Finally, supervisee self-efficacy was negatively correlated with role conflict and role ambiguity in supervision. Limitations of the research as well as implications for future research and practice are discussed.