The following is an agreement form that addresses rights and responsibilities of the School Counseling
candidate, the Faculty Supervisor, and the School Site Supervisor in the 600-hour internship in the School
Counseling Graduate Program.
Practicum/Internship Rights and Responsibilities
School Counselor Candidate’s Rights and Responsibilities
Rights:
1. The Counselor Candidate has a right to know the criteria for evaluation in the course and to receive
progress evaluations from the faculty supervisor on a regular basis.
2. The Counselor Candidate has a right to know the expectations and procedures of the faculty and site
supervisors.
3. The Counselor Candidate has a right to expect supervision and feedback in the management of cases by
both the faculty and site supervisors on a regularly scheduled and as needed basis.
4. The Counselor Candidate has a right to know the procedure for handling emergencies according to both
school site and Practicum/Internship/Internship (University) policy.
5. The Counselor Candidate has a right to ask questions regarding the counseling process, standards of care
and the correct handling of cases.
6. The Counselor Candidate has a right to have the rules and regulations of the school site explained fully.
Responsibilities:
1. The Counselor Candidate has the responsibility to locate and secure an approved school site and site
supervisor for completion of Practicum/Internship. (Assistance from the Dept. of Counselor Education
and Human Services is available upon request.)
2. The Counselor Candidate has the responsibility for prompt and regular attendance in
Practicum/Internship (at the school site and at group supervision).
3. The Counselor Candidate has a responsibility to be prepared for seminar, supervisory and counseling
sessions.
4. The Counselor Candidate has a responsibility to request additional supervision as needed.
5. The Counselor Candidate has the responsibility to notify the faculty supervisor when issues arise with
the site supervisor, the school site or with clients that are not adequately addressed and resolved with the
site supervisor.
6. The Counselor Candidate has a responsibility to inform the site supervisor and the faculty supervisor
(when appropriate) of problems with cases or client emergencies.
7. The Counselor Candidate has a responsibility to compile and maintain complete documentation of client
services according to school policies and procedures, in a timely and professional manner.
8. The Counselor Candidate has a responsibility to compile and maintain complete Practicum/Internship
documentation in a timely and professional manner.
9. The Counselor Candidate has a responsibility to follow the ethical standards of the American
Counseling Association (ACA) and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).
10. The Counselor Candidate has a responsibility to be aware of the legal issues related to counseling in
schools (e.g., confidentiality, privileged communication, duty to warn and protect particularly in regard
to suspected child abuse and neglect).
Faculty Supervisor’s Rights and Responsibilities
Rights:
1. The faculty supervisor has the right to determine the expectations and requirements of the
Practicum/Internship.
2. The faculty supervisor has the right to expect the Counselor Candidate’s regular and punctual attendance
at seminar (Group Supervision).
3. The faculty supervisor has the right to evaluate the Counselor Candidate’s performance based on the
stated criteria found in the School Counseling Program Handbook.
4. The faculty supervisor has the right to expect the Counselor Candidate to follow directives when they
are given.
5. The faculty supervisor has the right to reprimand Counselor Candidates whose behavior is not consistent
with the ethical standards of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American School
Counselor Association (ASCA).
6. The faculty supervisor has the right to identify areas for remediation if the Counselor Candidate’s skills,
abilities and/or performance are not satisfactory.
Responsibilities:
1. The faculty supervisor has the responsibility to assist the Counselor Candidate in identifying an
approved school site supervisor.
2. The faculty supervisor has the responsibility to clearly state expectations, requirements and grading
criteria.
3. The faculty supervisor has the responsibility to inform Counselor Candidates of the ethical
responsibilities and standards of the Counseling profession.
4. The faculty supervisor has the responsibility to inform Counselor Candidates of legal issues related to
the profession (e.g., confidentiality, privilege communication, duty to warn and protect, malpractice, and
negligence).
5. The faculty supervisor, in conjunction with the site supervisor, has the responsibility to ensure that
Counselor Candidates provide adequate disclosure so that clients make informed decisions about
entering and continuing in counseling.
6. The faculty supervisor has the responsibility to schedule group supervision (and individual supervision
as needed) with the Counselor Candidate based on the needs of both the individual Counselor Candidate
and client issues. Ultimately, the site supervisor is responsible for issues pertaining to clients.
7. The faculty supervisor has the responsibility to provide feedback to Counselor Candidates regarding
their skill development and course grade at regular intervals during the term.
8. The faculty supervisor has the responsibility to inform the Counselor Candidate, at the earliest possible
time, if work is not satisfactory and to detail specific behavioral expectations which can lead to
improvement.
School Site Supervisor’s Rights and Responsibilities
Rights:
1. The site supervisor has the right to be made aware of the Practicum/Internship requirements.
2. The site supervisor has the right to expect the Counselor Candidate’s regular and punctual attendance for
counseling sessions, supervision and other site related activities.
3. The site supervisor has the right to evaluate the Counselor Candidate’s performance based on the stated
criteria in the School Counseling Program Handbook.
4. The site supervisor has the right to expect the Counselor Candidate to follow directives when they are
given.
5. The site supervisor, in conjunction with the faculty supervisor, has the right to reprimand candidates
whose behavior is not consistent with the ethical standards of the American Counseling Association
(ACA) and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). The site supervisor has the right to
consultation with the faculty supervisor and the Practicum/Internship/internship liaison on issues
relevant to the Counselor Candidate.
Responsibilities:
1. The site supervisor has the responsibility of working with the Counselor Candidate in planning the most
appropriate learning experience within the approved school site.
2. The site supervisor has the responsibility to contact the faculty supervisor in the event a Counselor
Candidate is not performing as would be expected of a beginning professional counselor.
3. The site supervisor has the responsibility to clearly state expectations, requirements and evaluation
criteria.
4. The site supervisor has the responsibility to inform Counselor Candidates of the ethical responsibilities
and standards of the Counseling profession and specifically regarding the role and function of the
counselor within the approved school site.
5. The site supervisor has the responsibility to inform Counselor Candidates of legal issues related to the
profession and regarding the approved school site’s policies and procedures (e.g., confidentiality, duty to
warn and protect particularly regarding suspected child abuse and neglect).
6. The site supervisor has the responsibility to ensure that Counselor Candidates provide adequate
disclosure so that clients make informed decisions about entering and continuing in counseling.
7. The site supervisor has the responsibility to schedule weekly individual supervision with the Counselor
Candidate. Based on the needs of both the individual Counselor Candidate and client issues, supervision
may be more frequent. Ultimately, the site supervisor is responsible for issues pertaining to clients.
8. The site supervisor has the responsibility to provide feedback to Counselor Candidates regarding their
skill development and course grade a regular interval during the term.
9. The site supervisor has the responsibility to inform the Counselor Candidate and the faculty supervisor,
at the earliest possible time, if work is not satisfactory and to detail specific behavioral expectations
which can lead to improvement.
I agree to supervise the School Counseling Clinical Experience of __________________________. As the site
supervisor, I understand that I must see that this Counselor Candidate is provided with the clinical experiences
at my site that will allow him or her to meet the requirements set forth in the handbook for the course he or she
is enrolled; Practicum or Internship Experience I, II, or III. I understand my rights and responsibilities as the
site supervisor as outlined in this document.
I will do my best to ensure that the training experiences that are provided will assist the professional and
personal development of the Counselor Candidate I am supervising. I understand that the University of Dayton,
the Counselor Candidate, or myself has the right to terminate the Practicum or
Internship I, II, or III Experience if the continuation of such a relationship will prove detrimental to the
operation of the school site or students being served by the site or Counselor Candidate. Such action would not
be taken until the grievance involving the School Counseling Clinical Experience has been discussed with the
site supervisor, faculty supervisor, and the Counselor Candidate.
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Site Supervisor
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Date
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Counselor Candidate
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Date
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Faculty Supervisor
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Date
Important
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All pages of agreement must be completed
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The faculty supervisor gets the original form. The site supervisor and candidate each get a copy.