These expectations establish professional standards for the provision of mental health services, documentation, communication, supervision, continuity of care, and compliance with legal and ethical obligations. All clinicians are expected to exercise sound clinical judgment, maintain professional boundaries, and provide services consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, and Scoot policies.
In addition to all expectations applicable to clinicians, associate clinicians are subject to the following requirements.
Associate clinicians are required to participate in individual and/or group supervision each week that school is in session. Supervision will be delivered in accordance with applicable BBS/BOP requirements.
If an associate clinician is unable to attend a scheduled supervision session, they must notify the Clinical Director as soon as possible. Efforts will be made to reschedule missed supervision when feasible; however, rescheduling cannot be guaranteed. Associate clinicians are responsible for ensuring that all supervision requirements necessary for practice are maintained.
Associate clinicians must consult with the Clinical Director or designated supervisor as soon as reasonably possible regarding clinical emergencies or other situations requiring supervisory guidance. Such situations may include, but are not limited to:
Associate clinicians remain responsible for complying with all mandated reporting requirements, Scoot procedures, and legal obligations. If the Clinical Director is unavailable, clinicians must follow the designated emergency consultation procedure outlined below.
Emergency Consultation and Escalation Procedure
In the event the Clinical Director is unavailable during a clinical emergency, clinicians must utilize the established supervisory chain of communication: