ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF CLINICAL SUPERVISION TRAINING AMONG STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SUPERVISORS

This research study uses a multiple analysis of variance repeated measures, within-between interaction design to examine the effectiveness of a training program to increase supervisory knowledge, self-efficacy, supervisory working alliance, and helpful supervisory behavior. Using a mixed-methods approach to evaluate program effectiveness, researchers examine changes in clinical supervision behavior from both supervisor and counselor perspectives. A stratified random sample of supervisors (100 selected to participate; 100 not selected to participate) is used to examine how changes in supervisor knowledge, self-efficacy, and working alliance as a result of the training program intervention impacts helpful clinical supervision behavior. The intervention involves a hybrid learning approach that includes an initial three-day, on-site (synchronous) training program followed up with 12 bi-weekly contact (synchronous and asynchronous) training sessions (90 minutes each session). This training program is repeated for six state vocational rehabilitation agencies over the three-year period. The goal of this research project is to develop an effective supervisory training program that significantly impacts rehabilitation counselor performance and ultimately improve vocational rehabilitation outcomes for persons with disabilities.