How to Serve as a Clinical Supervisor in Alaska as a Licensed Psychologist

If you are a Licensed Psychologist in Alaska aiming to supervise post-doctoral candidates, it’s important to understand the state’s official clinical supervisor requirements. The Alaska Board of Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners outlines specific criteria for supervisor eligibility, continuing education (CE), and proper supervision protocols. This guide details those requirements, highlights pitfalls to avoid, and explains how the Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) can support you in meeting Alaska LP supervision CE obligations.

📜 Supervisor Eligibility Requirements in Alaska

To serve as a clinical supervisor in Alaska, you must meet all of the following qualifications:

1. Be a Licensed Psychologist or ABPP Diplomate
   According to 12 AAC 60.070, post-doctoral supervised experience must be completed “under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or a diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).” This rule also appears in the Board's official supervision-plan forms.

2. Hold a License in Good Standing
   The Board's supervision plan forms require supervisors to confirm that their license is:

   • Active
   • In good standing
   • Free from complaints or sanctions that would limit their ability to supervise

   ✉️ Source: State of Alaska, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing, Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners. (2025). Supervised Practice Plan [Form].

3. Be Competent in the Area of Supervision
   Defined in 12 AAC 60.990(a)(10), "appropriate supervision" requires that:

   • The supervisee’s activities fall within the supervisor’s scope of expertise
   • The supervisor takes full responsibility for the quality of services
   • Supervision is conducted in a manner consistent with 12 AAC 60.185 (adherence to the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct) or in accordance with an alternate supervision plan approved under 12 AAC 60.080(c)

4. Be Approved by the Board
   As outlined in 12 AAC 60.020, the supervision relationship must be approved by the Board before supervision begins. This includes:

   • Approval of the supervision plan
   • Issuance of a temporary license to the supervisee

📚 Supervision Standards for Alaska Psychologist Licensure

Supervised experience must meet the structure outlined in 12 AAC 60.070 and 12 AAC 60.080:

• Minimum 1 hour/week of individual, face-to-face supervision
• Supervision must address direct client care
• At least 80% of supervised experience must occur under a licensed psychologist or ABPP diplomate

📜 Ongoing/Renewal Continuing Education Requirements

There are no continuing education requirements specifically for Clinical Supervisors. Below are the general CE requirements.

Under 12 AAC 60.260, psychologists must complete 20 CE hours per year with the following requirements:

🔹 Prior Licensing Period July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025

For this licensing period, CE must include annually:

• 6 hours Alaska Native cross-cultural education
• 4 hours teletherapy practice (see 12 AAC 60.405)
• 3 hours professional ethics
• 3 hours suicide prevention
• 2 hours substance abuse education

🔹 Licensing Period Beginning On or After July 1, 2025

First Renewal After Initial Licensure:
Same category requirements as above.

All Subsequent Renewals:
20 CE hours per year

• At least 3 hours in professional ethics

🔴 Live Interactive Requirement (12 AAC 60.260(c)-(d))

At least half of the required CE hours (10 of 20 annually) must be obtained through live interactive programs.

“Live interactive” means:

• Real-time engagement between instructor and participants
• May be in-person or real-time online
• May not be pre-recorded
• May not be self-study

Licensees must maintain verification of attendance.

⚠️ Pitfalls to Avoid

❌ Supervisee Not Being Registered
Supervision must be approved before it starts. Supervisors cannot retroactively claim hours.

❌ Supervision Hours Not Documented Properly
Failure to maintain weekly supervision logs or signed documentation can result in hours being rejected.

❌ Supervisor Does Not Meet Eligibility at the Time
Only a currently licensed psychologist or ABPP diplomate in good standing can supervise. Previous qualifications do not count retroactively.

📘 How the Telehealth Certification Institute Helps You

While Alaska does not require supervision-specific CE hours, many psychologists still pursue advanced training to strengthen their supervisory skills and meet their general license renewal CE requirements.

The Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) provides APA-approved continuing education courses designed to help you grow as a supervisor and fulfill several of Alaska’s required CE categories (except the Alaska Native cross-cultural requirement, which TCI does not offer).

Recommended Courses

🔴 Live Interactive Requirement (Alaska-Specific)
Under 12 AAC 60.260(c)-(d), at least 50% of required CE hours must be obtained through live interactive programs (real-time, not pre-recorded).

TCI offers live, real-time webinars that may be used toward Alaska’s live interactive CE requirement, provided they meet the Board’s definition of live interactive instruction.

👉 Browse Live Webinars:
https://telementalhealthtraining.com/live-webinars

• 20 CE Clinical Supervision Training Bundle
  This bundle provides in-depth, competency-building supervision training, covering:

  • Ethics in supervision
  • Supervision models and frameworks
  • Documentation standards
  • Cultural considerations in supervisory work

  It may be used toward your general 20 CE hour annual renewal requirement and includes 5.5 CE hours in ethics; however, because this bundle is self-paced, it does not count toward Alaska’s live interactive CE minimum

  Note: This bundle does not include training in the following Alaska-required CE categories:

  • Teletherapy practice
  • Suicide prevention
  • Substance abuse education
  • Alaska Native cross-cultural education (not offered by TCI)

• Substance Use Treatment Courses
  Browse our catalog of substance use treatment education to help meet Alaska’s 2-hour Substance Abuse Education requirement.

• Suicide Prevention and Response Courses
  Our Suicide Prevention and Response Courses may help you meet the 3-hour Suicide Prevention requirement. Always confirm that criteria meets the needs of your license.

• Ethics Courses
  These courses can help fulfill the 3-hour Professional Ethics CE requirement.

• Telehealth Clinical Skills
  Browse our telehealth skills courses for content that aligns with Alaska’s 4-hour Teletherapy Practice requirement.

• Individual Clinical Supervision CE Courses
  If you prefer topic-specific training, you can explore TCI’s full catalog of individual clinical supervision CE courses to build targeted supervisory competencies.

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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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