Clinical Licensure Supervision

Virginia & South Carolina

Kareemah Stepney, LISW-CP, S provides clinical supervision to Master’s-level social workers pursuing licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia and South Carolina. Supervision is grounded in ethical practice, clinical skill development, and professional sustainability.

I strongly believe that quality clinical supervision can shape the trajectory of a clinician’s career. Having benefited from supportive supervision early in my own journey, I am committed to creating a safe, affirming, and growth-oriented learning environment for supervisees.

Supervision Approach

Supervision is collaborative, structured, and supportive, with attention to both clinical competence and professional well-being. In addition to strengthening clinical skills, supervision emphasizes self-awareness, boundaries, and the development of sustainable self-care practices to reduce burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue.

Supervision is tailored to the supervisee’s role, setting, and professional goals, whether working in an agency, conducting assessments, or preparing for private practice.

What Supervision Includes

Supervision may include the following components, in accordance with board regulations and individual supervision agreements:

• Individual clinical supervision sessions

• Group supervision opportunities, when available

• Case consultation and clinical conceptualization

• Feedback and guidance on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning

• Review of documentation, including progress notes and treatment plans

• Discussion of ethical dilemmas and professional decision-making

• Professional development mentoring, including navigating agency work, career growth, and private practice considerations

• Phone or email consultation for urgent or time-sensitive clinical matters, as appropriate

Structure & Expectations

• Supervision is provided to post-master’s social workers working toward LCSW licensure

• Sessions typically occur on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, depending on board requirements and clinical hours accrued

• Supervision hours and format are aligned with Virginia and South Carolina

licensure regulations

• A combination of individual and group supervision may be used, when appropriate

• Supervisees are expected to come prepared with cases, questions, and

documentation for review

Specific supervision agreements outlining expectations, responsibilities, and

documentation requirements are established at the start of the supervisory relationship.