Supervision Bundle: Essential Tools for Supervising Graduate Students
Designed to support supervisors beyond the training, the Supervision Bundle includes ready-to-use documents and frameworks that help you build a clear, ethical, and sustainable practicum or internship program.
These materials are intended to reduce guesswork, strengthen boundaries, and save supervisors significant time by providing foundational structures you can adapt to your setting.
What’s Included in the Supervision Bundle
I. Foundational Policies & Procedures Manual
A comprehensive reference designed to support ethical, consistent supervision practices.
Includes guidance and templates related to:
Practicum and internship site structure
(Supervisor and intern responsibilities, expectations, and typical schedules)Client crisis and emergency policies and procedures
Clinical documentation standards
(Case notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries)AI use and HIPAA compliance protocols
(Software, hardware, and client data handling)
This manual serves as a grounding document for supervisors establishing or refining their supervision framework.
II. Essential Site Documents (Core Supervisory Tools)
These documents form the administrative and relational backbone of the supervisory relationship.
Intern Handbook
A centralized guide outlining site culture, policies, procedures, and expectations.
Why it matters:
The Intern Handbook acts as a single source of truth for interns, reducing confusion, minimizing repeated questions, and setting clear professional standards from the start.
Supervision Contract (Agreement)
A formal agreement defining the terms of the supervisory relationship.
Includes sections addressing:
Frequency and format of supervision (individual and group)
Evaluation and feedback processes
Professional development goals
Grievance and remediation procedures
Roles, responsibilities, and boundaries
Why it matters:
This document clarifies expectations, protects both supervisor and intern, and supports ethical decision-making throughout the supervision process.
Intern Binder
A Google sheet or Excel sheet that helps students manage their caseload and prepare for supervision.
Includes:
Caseload summary/overview
Weekly Supervision Report (supervisee)
Weekly Supervision Report (supervisor)
Why it matters:
This resource helps supervisees prepare for supervision and serves as an official record of supervision meetings and feedback.
III. Practical Checklists & Training Resources
Implementation-focused materials designed to support clarity and consistency.
Includes:
Intern recruitment and onboarding tools
(Sample interview questions, onboarding checklists, site logistics)Documentation and administrative training resources
(Note-writing expectations, intake workflows, paperwork reminders)
These tools help supervisors move from planning to execution with confidence.
How the Bundle Is Used
The Supervision Bundle is designed to:
Be customized to your practice or agency
Support both new and experienced supervisors
Complement the live training without duplicating it
Serve as a long-term reference as your supervision program evolves