How to Become an Approved Clinical Supervisor in Kentucky (Psychologists)

If you’re a Kentucky-licensed psychologist researching how to become a supervisor in Kentucky, this guide distills the Kentucky clinical supervisor requirements, renewal expectations, and pitfalls that lead to rejected hours. After the rules, you’ll find training options to help you meet the state’s supervision CE requirements efficiently.

✅ Supervisor Eligibility Requirements

• Be a licensed psychologist with Health Service Provider (HSP) designation and be approved by the Board as a clinical supervisor.

• Obtain prior Board approval of the specific supervisory arrangement (both supervisor and supervisee petition the Board before hours start).

• Provide weekly, individual, face-to-face supervision (unless an alternative format—e.g., two-way interactive video—is specifically approved by the Board).

• Complete a Board-approved supervisory training within 12 months of the Board’s approval as a supervisor.

Official rule: 201 KAR 26:171 § 4 — Requirements for Clinical Supervision (Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology; Kentucky Legislature).

🔁 Renewal / Ongoing Requirements

Renewal requirement (CE):
Complete at least 3 hours of supervision-specific CE every 3-year renewal cycle (Board may suspend supervisor approval if unmet).

Ongoing supervisory duties (not “renewal” but required at all times):

• Maintain supervision records for 6 years after the last date of supervision.

• File Supervisory Reports on schedule according to the supervisee’s credential/status (e.g., semiannual for TLP; annual/biennial for LPA/CP depending on experience; quarterly if sanctioned).

• Notify the Board within 30 days of any change in supervisor or supervisory arrangement and avoid any lapse in supervision.

Source: 201 KAR 26:171, § 4 and § 5 (Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology).

🧾 Pitfalls to avoid

• Starting supervision before Board approval of the arrangement (hours risk not counting).

• Using video supervision without explicit Board approval for the alternative format.

• Missing required reports for the supervisee’s credential/status.

• Failing supervisor CE/training requirements (3 supervision CE hours every 3 years; one-time Board-approved supervisory training within 12 months).

• Poor recordkeeping (not retaining supervision records for 6 years).

📘 How the Telehealth Certification Institute Helps You Meet Supervision CE Requirements

The Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) offers supervision-focused continuing education designed to help Kentucky psychologists meet both initial and ongoing supervision requirements while strengthening real-world supervisory skills.

Recommended Courses

• 15 CE Clinical Supervision Training Bundle (Initial Training Requirement)

  Kentucky requires newly approved supervisors to complete Board-approved supervisory training within 12 months of approval. TCI’s 15 CE Clinical Supervision Training Bundle provides a structured, supervision-specific curriculum that may be used to fulfill and exceed the Board’s 12-hour initial supervisory training requirement, while also providing additional continuing education credit to support ongoing professional development. Always confirm course compliance with your state’s Board.

• Clinical Supervision Certificate Program (CSC)
  A comprehensive, competency-based pathway (ethics, documentation, evaluation, multicultural supervision, telesupervision, and more). Up to 49 CE hours available—ample to cover Kentucky’s 3 hours of supervision-specific CE per 3-year cycle.

• Individual Clinical Supervision CE Courses
  Browse targeted topics (supervision models, risk, documentation, cultural humility, telesupervision) and meet your 3-hour renewal requirement efficiently.

• Live Webinars (Interactive CE)
  Engage in real-time Q&A and case discussions with expert faculty—ideal if you prefer live, interactive learning.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

“The information provided in this article is for general educational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Licensing and supervision requirements may change, and interpretations may vary. It is the responsibility of each individual to verify the current rules and qualifications directly with their state licensing authority.”

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