20 : 68 : 04 : 14 . Supevisor duties. An approved supervisor is responsible for the meaningful supervision of a supervisee through an intensive, interpersonal, and focused relationship to facilitate the development of the supervisee during a period of post graduate supervision. An approved supervisor is responsible for ensuring that:

1. (1) Client welfare is protected;
2. (2) The supervisee functions within the limits of the supervisee's competence;
3. (3) The supervision occurs in activities relevant to the supervisee's position and academic background;
4. (4) The supervision is designed to expand and improve skills in areas for which the supervisee has academic background but inadequate training;

5. (5) The supervision covers theoretical approaches in:

   1. (a) Counseling psychotherapy techniques;
   2. (b) Appraisal, evaluation, and diagnostic procedures;
   3. (c) Treatment planning and implementation;
   4. (d) Case management and record keeping;
   5. (e) Professional identity and function; and
   6. (f) Professional ethics and standards of practice; and
6. (6) The setting for supervisee practice is appropriate.

Source: 47 SDR 42, effective October 14, 2020.

General Authority: SDCL 36-32-56.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-32-64 .