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Apply to be a supervisor in the mental health sector

Share your expertise by becoming a listed supervisor in one of our databases.

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Who can apply

You can apply if you meet the minimum criteria for your discipline. Each database has different requirements based on the supervision framework.
 

For clinicians employed by Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS): If you work for an AMHS, read the AMHS Clinical Supervisor Reciprocal Arrangements before applying to be listed. The guidance explains how nurses can access supervisors across different health services.

 

Lived Experience Supervisor

Apply if you have at least 2 years' experience in a consumer or family/carer role and accept the principles of the relevant supervision framework.
 

Minimum criteria:
 

Access to Supervision Project - For supervisors who want to provide supervision through the Access to Supervision project, contact workforce@vccmhw.vic.gov.au for eligibility criteria.
 

Apply as a lived experience supervisor

 

Mental Health Nursing Supervisor

Apply if you have at least 3 years' experience in mental health nursing and meet the clinical supervision criteria.
 

Minimum criteria:
 

Apply as a nursing supervisor

 

Allied Health Supervisor

Apply if you have at least 3 years' experience in mental health allied health and meet professional registration requirements.
 

Minimum criteria:
 

  • 3+ years in a mental health allied health role
  • Clinical supervision training or equivalent expertise
  • Currently receive ongoing supervision (at least 1 year)
  • Current professional registration (AHPRA, AASW, or NASRHP)
  • Agreement to follow Victorian Allied Health Clinical Supervision Framework
     

Apply as an allied health supervisor

 

Public content and use

The supervisor databases are publicly available and list information agreed by supervisors. They are provided solely to support people to identify supervision options.
 

The information must not be used for marketing, advertising or other purposes.
 

Publicly available content, if provided, includes the supervisor’s nominated public email address and nominated phone number for public display.
 

The Collaborative Centre may contact supervisors in relation to database management or to share information related to supervision initiatives.

 

What happens after you submit an application

  1. The Collaborative Centre reviews your application to confirm you have identified as meeting the minimum criteria and that your entry is complete
  2. If approved, your listing is added to the relevant database
  3. People seeking supervision can contact you directly
  4. You can update your details or availability at any time

     

Update your listing

Already listed? Contact workforce@vccmhw.vic.gov.au to update your details.
 

  • Updates to your record
    • Update record details to reflect current experience and expertise.
    • Request to mark your listing as currently unavailable, if unable to provide supervision for a period of time.
    • Request your entry is removed.
       

Feel free to contact VCCMHW if you require further information.

 

Questions?

Contact us if you need help with your application or have questions about being listed: workforce@vccmhw.vic.gov.au