Supervisor experiences of psychology skills required for rural and remote practice

Principal Investigator

The aim of this research was to gain a broader understanding of the skill needs of supervisors providing board approved supervision to rural and remote psychologists from the perspective of new and experienced supervisors and to evaluate the efficacy of curriculum developed to address rural and remote as a competency. Publications Varela, S. M., Hays, C., Knight, S., & Hays, R. (2021). Models of remote professional supervision for psychologists in rural and remote locations: A systematic review. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 29(2), 211-225. Varela, S. M, Jones, S., Schlicht, K., Aniftos, M, Varela, A. J., Foley, C., & Felton-Busch, C. (unpublished – ready for submission). Perspectives of Experienced Supervisors: How Can We Better Support the Rural and Remote Psychology Workforce? Varela, S. M, Jones, S., Schlicht, K., Aniftos, M, Varela, A. J., Foley, C., & Felton-Busch, C. (paper being developed). The Development of a Rural and Remote Curriculum for Supervision Varela, S. M, Jones, S., Schlicht, K., Aniftos, M, Varela, A. J., Foley, C., & Felton-Busch, C. (paper being developed). Rural and Remote Supervision as a Competency: Training Outcomes Conference presentations: 1. Varela, S. M. (2023, 9 November). Supporting the Rural and Remote Psychology Workforce: Perspectives of Experienced Supervisors. Rural Mental Health Conference, Albury, NSW. 2. Varela, S. M. & Jones, S. (2023, 12 July). Strengthening the Rural/Remote Allied Health Workforce. 11th Biennial "Are You Remotely Interested...?" Conference. MCRRH, JCU, Mount Isa. 3. Varela, S. M. (2020, 1 October). Remote clinical supervision for psychologists located in geographically rural and remote locations. "Are You Remotely Interested...?" 2020 Virtual Conference. MCRRH, JCU, Mount Isa. 4. Varela, S. M. (2020, 25 May). Professional Supervisor Training Needs for the Rural and Remote Psychology Workforce. 7th Rural and Remote Health Scientific Symposium (Virtual Pre-Symposium). National Rural Health Alliance, Canberra.

02 Dec 2019 - 02 Dec 2025

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