Ray Shellmire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon and a Registered Mental Health Counselor in Washington. Qualified to supervise counselors who are using most common therapeutic modalities and treatment methods including group, couples, family, individual, chemical dependency and substance abuse treatment methods. Areas of practice outside of his scope of competence, and therefore will not provide supervision in such cases (e.g., Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, hypnosis and related techniques). For additional specific information regarding his approach to supervision, evaluation style and other considerations please click on the links provided below. You are also welcome to contact him directly at any time:
Office: (503) 946-3484
Ray.Shellmire@ShellmireUnlimited.com
Office: (503) 946-3484
Ray.Shellmire@ShellmireUnlimited.com
APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY
I approach supervision from a systems perspective and select an approach to supervision that best suits the supervisee’s personality, philosophy, work setting, systemic context, competence level, and experiential history. I most frequently select an Integrated Development Model, Discrimination Model, or Systems Approach. I most typically integrate a developmental approach to supervision and primarily use a teaching and coaching role with novice supervisees and a consultation role with more experienced professionals. Regardless of the approach, the underlying beliefs remain consistent. First, my role as a supervisor is always to protect client welfare, improve your skills and competence, and provide professional guidance and support, so that my supervisees can reach their fullest and most enjoyable potential. I am a facilitator and supporter whose primary purpose is to improve the competence of the counselor for the benefit of the clients, counselor, and the profession. Second, regardless of approach, a variety of supervision modalities and techniques will be used to best reach the core goals. We will use raw data review (video or audio recordings), dramatic techniques, multimedia, journaling, and other modalities that will further our work together. In addition, sometimes there are independent assignments (“homework”) that are intended to assist the supervisee with dilemmas or areas of needed growth. “Homework” will not usually add strain to an already heavy workload and oftentimes will help a supervisee in alleviating stress or burden.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION
Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our profession, and we will guard client confidentiality with great caution and diligence. Due to the nature of clinical supervision, confidentiality extends to the client, but supervision itself should be considered private but not confidential. Supervisors are often asked to report to regulatory boards and other entities, and, at times, a supervisor needs to put concern for client welfare above a supervisee’s desire for privacy. Confidentiality is not upheld if there is concerning evidence that the supervisee is unable to perform counseling at appropriate levels of competence and safety. Client records, audio and video recordings, and other materials with identifying features must be transported, stored, and reviewed in accordance with the highest level of diligence and concern for client confidentiality.
SUPERVISION-OF-SUPERVISION
I understand the benefit and importance of maintaining and enhancing professional skills, and I am a firm believer in the value of ongoing supervision. Therefore, I participate in supervision of my supervision and consultation with well-respected, knowledgeable colleagues regarding my clinical and supervisory work. I may discuss my work and interactions with supervisees as part of such work, although names and identifying details will not typically be disclosed.
FEES CONTACTS AND ETHICS
No fees are charged to any supervisee if supervision occurs within the academic setting and as part of the supervisee’s training (such as in I am their internship or practicum supervisor or I am the site supervisor at an agency). Other supervisees pay the agreed-upon rate at the start of each session as outlined in the supervision contract.
EMERGENCY CONTACT
Supervisees should contact me by cell phone and send a text message indicating that there is an emergency. I typically return calls within the hour. If there is a medical or mental health emergency, do not await a return call. Supervisees are to follow the emergency protocol procedures set forth by their employer or as we discuss in the initial supervision session.
ETHICAL ADHERENCE
I follow the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Oregon State Board of Clinical Social Workers Code of Ethics and the Standards for the Ethical Practice of Clinical Supervision. I provide a copy of these documents to all supervisees, along with codes of ethics that apply to the supervisee’s specific field of counseling (e.g., Addictions, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy). For further information please call or email Ray Shellmire.
Office: 503.676.3710
rsunlimited@qwestoffice.net
EVALUATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY
I approach supervision from a systems perspective and select an approach to supervision that best suits the supervisee’s personality, philosophy, work setting, systemic context, competence level, and experiential history. I most frequently select an Integrated Development Model, Discrimination Model, or Systems Approach. I most typically integrate a developmental approach to supervision and primarily use a teaching and coaching role with novice supervisees and a consultation role with more experienced professionals. Regardless of the approach, the underlying beliefs remain consistent. First, my role as a supervisor is always to protect client welfare, improve your skills and competence, and provide professional guidance and support, so that my supervisees can reach their fullest and most enjoyable potential. I am a facilitator and supporter whose primary purpose is to improve the competence of the counselor for the benefit of the clients, counselor, and the profession. Second, regardless of approach, a variety of supervision modalities and techniques will be used to best reach the core goals. We will use raw data review (video or audio recordings), dramatic techniques, multimedia, journaling, and other modalities that will further our work together. In addition, sometimes there are independent assignments (“homework”) that are intended to assist the supervisee with dilemmas or areas of needed growth. “Homework” will not usually add strain to an already heavy workload and oftentimes will help a supervisee in alleviating stress or burden.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION
Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our profession, and we will guard client confidentiality with great caution and diligence. Due to the nature of clinical supervision, confidentiality extends to the client, but supervision itself should be considered private but not confidential. Supervisors are often asked to report to regulatory boards and other entities, and, at times, a supervisor needs to put concern for client welfare above a supervisee’s desire for privacy. Confidentiality is not upheld if there is concerning evidence that the supervisee is unable to perform counseling at appropriate levels of competence and safety. Client records, audio and video recordings, and other materials with identifying features must be transported, stored, and reviewed in accordance with the highest level of diligence and concern for client confidentiality.
SUPERVISION-OF-SUPERVISION
I understand the benefit and importance of maintaining and enhancing professional skills, and I am a firm believer in the value of ongoing supervision. Therefore, I participate in supervision of my supervision and consultation with well-respected, knowledgeable colleagues regarding my clinical and supervisory work. I may discuss my work and interactions with supervisees as part of such work, although names and identifying details will not typically be disclosed.
FEES CONTACTS AND ETHICS
No fees are charged to any supervisee if supervision occurs within the academic setting and as part of the supervisee’s training (such as in I am their internship or practicum supervisor or I am the site supervisor at an agency). Other supervisees pay the agreed-upon rate at the start of each session as outlined in the supervision contract.
EMERGENCY CONTACT
Supervisees should contact me by cell phone and send a text message indicating that there is an emergency. I typically return calls within the hour. If there is a medical or mental health emergency, do not await a return call. Supervisees are to follow the emergency protocol procedures set forth by their employer or as we discuss in the initial supervision session.
ETHICAL ADHERENCE
I follow the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Oregon State Board of Clinical Social Workers Code of Ethics and the Standards for the Ethical Practice of Clinical Supervision. I provide a copy of these documents to all supervisees, along with codes of ethics that apply to the supervisee’s specific field of counseling (e.g., Addictions, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy). For further information please call or email Ray Shellmire.
Office: 503.676.3710
rsunlimited@qwestoffice.net
EVALUATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY