Supervision for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners UCPPD course

Program Overview

The Supervision for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (UCPPD) course at Teesside University is a postgraduate program designed for qualified mental health professionals who supervise psychological practitioners delivering low-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy-based interventions. The course covers a comprehensive range of topics, including clinical supervision, case management, and ethical issues. Participants are assessed through a critical commentary and a portfolio of evidence, and upon successful completion, they will be eligible to supervise low-intensity CBT psychological practitioners.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

The Supervision for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (UCPPD) course at Teesside University is a postgraduate professional development program designed for qualified mental health professionals who supervise psychological practitioners delivering low-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy-based interventions within mental health care settings. The course is informed by recommendations from the NHS Talking Therapies program and prepares participants to effectively supervise other practitioners. By developing knowledge and skills in clinical supervision and case management, graduates will be equipped to provide high-quality supervision and support to psychological practitioners.

Outline

The UCPPD course is delivered over six full days spread across 20 weeks. Participants learn through a variety of methods, including seminars, group work, skills rehearsal activities, scenario-based learning, critical and reflective discussions, and self-directed learning. The program covers a comprehensive range of topics, including:

• Exploring your own experiences of supervision
• Clinical case management supervision and clinical supervision
• Principles and theories of learning
• Models of supervision and the supervisory relationship and alliance
• Content underpinned by clinical governance
• Ethical issues and dilemmas in supervision
• Effective structuring and delivery of supervision
• Group supervision in practice
• Assessing supervisee competence

Assessment

Participants are assessed through two main components:

• A 2,500-word critical commentary on the process of providing clinical and case management supervision for low intensity CBT interventions (submitted in week 14)
• A portfolio of essential evidence demonstrating achievement of generic and specific supervisory competencies, including a signed declaration of competency by your workplace supervisor (submitted in week 20)
Additionally, participants are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of facilitated supervision (clinical and case management) outside of the university. This experience contributes to the portfolio of evidence.

Teaching

The UCPPD course is taught by experienced professionals in the field of psychology and supervision. The teaching team is committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment. Participants will benefit from the opportunity to learn from experts and share experiences with other professionals in the field.

Careers

Upon successful completion of the UCPPD course, graduates will be eligible to supervise low-intensity CBT psychological practitioners. This qualification can open up a variety of career opportunities in mental health care settings.

Other

The UCPPD course is delivered online or at the Centre for Professional and Executive Development at Teesside University's Darlington campus, depending on the cohort. The course is regularly reviewed and approved through University procedures and those linked to the British Psychological Society (BPS).