Clinical Supervisor Accreditation
All Pre-Accredited and Accredited Addiction Counsellors of Ireland (ACI) counsellors are obliged to have regular supervision with an accredited ACI Clinical Supervisor. Clinical Supervision provides counsellors with guidance, support, and reflection opportunities. This process not only contributes to the counsellor’s competence and well-being but also ensures that their clients receive continued ethical, high-quality care.
To apply for accreditation as a Clinical Supervisor applicants must be a fully accredited counsellor with ACI at QQI Level 8 for a minimum of 5 years prior to date of application and have successfully completed a core training, outlined in below.
Required Criteria
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- The course should have a balance of theoretical knowledge, professional development, skills and supervised professional practice consistent with the course theoretical model or approach
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- These 50 hrs may be made up of one-to-one, peer or group Clinical Supervision, formally contracted in a ratio 25 hrs internal and 25 hrs external
- To note, this overall 50-hr requirement is in addition to the 100 hrs of core training, therefore the total training course will be a minimum of 150 hrs, including the supervision requirement
- The Clinical Supervisor during training must be an accredited member of ACI for a minimum of 5 years
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- Report from the training college confirming the supervisee's work of 25 hrs was supervised and assessed
- Report from external Clinical Supervisor confirming Clinical Supervision of the remaining 25 hrs
Cost
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Clinical Supervisor Membership
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€125
per per year
Easy Payment Option
Membership Renewal
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Clinical Supervisor Membership Renewal
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€125
per year
Easy Payment Option
We can facilitate an instalment plan to help make payment more manageable. If you would like to explore this option, please contact our office to speak with a member of the team.
How to Apply
Apply online, or download the application form and return to the Addiction Counsellors of Ireland's office via email or post.
Please refer to the the Membership Criteria to assist when applying. As part of your application you must also download the Supervisor Report, see below, and forward to your Clinical Supervisor for completion.
