REGULATING PSYCHOLOGISTS IN NOVA SCOTIA SINCE 1980

Thanks for this. Is there any guidance in terms of supervision when not yet on the candidate register? For example, my proposed supervisor is not employed at my clinic. So, she would be supervising and assuming responsibility of clients that she knows less about (whereas when I am on the candidate registry, I am responsible for what should happen with my clients). Who is ethically responsible if something should happen? Is there a sample supervisor contract of sorts?

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Thanks for this. Is there any guidance in terms of supervision when not yet on the candidate register? For example, my proposed supervisor is not employed at my clinic. So, she would be supervising and assuming responsibility of clients that she knows less about (whereas when I am on the candidate registry, I am responsible for what should happen with my clients). Who is ethically responsible if something should happen? Is there a sample supervisor contract of sorts?

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The commentary from NSRP on supervision prior to placement on the candidate register is meant to be interpreted within the context of employing organization (information for employers).

If you are employed and not registered, this is something that falls within the purview of the employer as there would potentially be liability falling to them should something happen, as you point out your supervisor is not employed there.

Reference: 
Applicant working prior to becoming Candidate
Posted on December 29, 2021
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