How to Serve as a Clinical Supervisor in Maryland (Psychologists Guide)

If you’re a licensed psychologist (LP) in Maryland looking to serve as a clinical supervisor, it’s important to understand the state’s requirements and regulations. This guide explains Maryland clinical supervisor requirements for psychologists – including supervisor eligibility criteria, necessary continuing education (CE), and pitfalls to avoid – and outlines how to meet these requirements confidently. We’ll also discuss how to serve as a clinical supervisor in Maryland and how the Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) can support you with training and resources.

✅ Supervisor Eligibility Requirements

The supervisor eligibility requirements in Maryland are outlined within the official Post-Doctoral Supervised Experience Reference Form (PDF), issued by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists. This form is used to verify that a supervisee has met the Maryland clinical supervisor requirements for post-doctoral experience, as defined in the Annotated code of Maryland 10.36.01.04. It includes an attestation section where the supervising psychologist must confirm not only that the applicant’s clinical experience meets state standards, but also that they themselves are legally and professionally qualified to serve as a supervisor. Several of these attestations directly define supervisor eligibility.

To be recognized as a qualified supervisor for post-doctoral clinical experience in Maryland, you must meet all of the following:

• 🔹 1. Licensed Psychologist or Legal Exemption
  You must hold a valid Maryland psychologist license, as outlined in COMAR 10.36.01.04, or fall under a legal exemption (e.g., federal employment or other jurisdictional exceptions).

• 🔹 2. Professional Competence in the Supervised Areas
  You must be qualified by virtue of education, training, and experience to supervise in the areas which the applicant for licensure has listed and that you are supervising.

• 🔹 3. Legal Responsibility and Oversight
  You must have had direct, active oversight of the applicant’s work and accepted legal and ethical responsibility for it.

• 🔹 4. Supervisory Agreement
  A formal agreement must be in place to define the terms and structure of supervision.

• 🔹 5. Evaluation and Documentation
  You are responsible for maintaining accurate records and providing a final written evaluation summarizing the supervisee’s experience.

🔁 Ongoing/Renewal Requirements

There are currently no separate or additional renewal requirements specifically for LP supervisors in Maryland. However, all licensed psychologists must comply with general CE requirements for license renewal.

Maryland licensed psychologists must complete 40 CE hours every two years for license renewal. If you supervise psychology associates (unlicensed individuals), at least 3 CE hours must focus on clinical supervision. According to COMAR 10.36.02.04.

In addition, CE requirements include:

• Minimum of 3 CE hours in ethics, laws, or risk management

• Minimum of 3 CE hours in cultural competence

• Maximum of 20 hours through independent study

Maryland defines:

“Course” as an activity with one or more expert instructors that involves systematic presentation and allows interaction (including live in-person or real-time electronic offerings such as webinars).

“Independent study” as study of print or electronic materials offered by approved CE sponsors that does not involve real-time interaction.

(See COMAR 10.36.02.02(B)(7)–(8) for definitions.)

These rules are critical for complying with Maryland LP supervision CE requirements.

Source: Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 10.36.02.04 — Continuing Education Requirements for Psychologists. Maryland Division of State Documents.

⚠️ Pitfalls to Avoid

Even qualified supervisors can make mistakes that jeopardize supervisee hours. Avoid these issues:

• Unregistered Supervisees: Supervision hours won’t count if a psychology associate isn’t registered with the Board when required.

• Missing Supervision Agreement: Maryland requires a written supervisory agreement. Without one, hours can be disqualified.

• Inadequate Supervision Frequency: You must meet with supervisees for at least 1 hour per 20 hours of work. Failure to meet this ratio may result in invalidated hours.

• Improper Titles: Supervisees must use training titles like "psychology resident" or "psychology supervisee."

• Supervisor Noncompliance: If the supervisor doesn’t meet CE or licensure requirements during supervision, the experience may be disqualified.

📘 How the Telehealth Certification Institute Helps

Although there are no CE requirements specifically for LP supervisors in Maryland, the Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) offers continuing education courses that improve supervisory competencies and fulfill general CE requirements for psychology license renewal.

Recommended Courses

• Clinical Supervision Certificate Program (49 CE hours)
  A comprehensive, self-paced program that builds core supervision competencies, including ethics and law, multicultural and diversity-informed supervision, supervision models, documentation and evaluation, telesupervision, and risk management. In Maryland, the CSC program may be applied toward up to the maximum 20 of the 40 CE hours permitted through independent study, while also supporting required content areas such as ethics, cultural competence, and clinical supervision.

  Important note: The CSC includes 1.5 CE hours in cultural competence, which contributes toward—but does not fully satisfy—Maryland’s 3-hour cultural competence requirement. Additional cultural competence CE must be completed to meet the full requirement.

• 20 CE Clinical Supervision Training Bundle
  For psychologists seeking a more streamlined option, TCI also offers the 20 CE Clinical Supervision Training Bundle, a focused, self-paced collection of supervision-specific courses covering essential topics such as ethical supervision, supervision models, documentation, feedback, and multicultural supervision. In Maryland, this bundle may be used to fulfill the full 20 of the 40 CE hours allowed through independent study, making it an efficient choice for supervisors who want to meet the self-study limit while strengthening practical supervision skills.

  Important note: This bundle also provides 1.5 CE hours in cultural competence, which counts toward—but does not fully meet—Maryland’s 3-hour cultural competence requirement.

• Cultural Competence Courses
  Maryland also requires a minimum of 3 CE hours in cultural competence as part of license renewal. TCI offers a dedicated catalog of Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility CE courses focused on diversity-informed practice, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive supervision. These courses support compliance with Maryland’s cultural competence requirement while strengthening supervision effectiveness in diverse clinical settings.

• Law & Ethics Courses
  Maryland requires licensed psychologists to complete at least 3 CE hours in ethics, laws, or risk management during each renewal cycle. To meet this requirement, psychologists may browse TCI’s Law and Ethics CE courses, which address ethical decision-making, professional responsibility, risk management, and legal considerations relevant to psychological practice and supervision.

• Individual Supervision CE Courses
  Need targeted training? Browse our catalog to select exactly what you want—e.g., Ethical Issues in Clinical Supervision, Multicultural Supervision, Supervision Documentation & Feedback, Competency-Based Supervision, and Tele/Remote Supervision.

• Live Webinars
  Since Maryland allows only 20 of the 40 CE hours through self-study, the remaining 20 hours can be completed through our live webinar courses. Join real-time training and earn live CE while sharpening practical supervision skills you can use immediately.

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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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