SUPERVISOR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATION UNDER
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

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The following document must be read and signed in order to become certified as an AASECT Supervisor: What is Expected of AASECT Certified Supervisors

I. License and/or Certificate and Ethics:

Since supervisor candidate must already be an ongoing member of AASECT and an ongoing AASECT certified sex therapist, the same licensure/certificate and ethics requirements apply and need not be reestablished with this application.

II. Clinical Practice:

To have been an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist with at least ten (10) years experience in an active sex therapy practice. On going certification by AASECT as a certified supervisor requires on going certification by AASECT as a sex therapist.

III. Experience as a Supervisor:

A. To have ten (10) years work experience as a clinical supervisor and be currently active as a clinical supervisor. OR
B. To be certified as a clinical supervisor by another professional organization (e.g., AAMFT) and have 5 years of supervisory experience.
OR
C. Take the AAMFT Supervision Class (30 hours)

IV. Application Process

In addition to the appropriate application fee ($250), which is non-refundable, the candidate will submit one copy of the following to the national office:
1. copy of AASECT sex therapist certificate
2. cover letter outlining how applicant meets the criteria outlined in sections II and III listed above
3. Summary of Selected Supervision Experience:
To submit to the Supervision Certification Committee a written summary of the candidate's supervision of at least one sex therapy supervisee, including the candidate's therapeutic orientation and the utilization of concepts deemed appropriate to the specific case.
4. Written recommendations from two professional colleagues who are able to evaluate the candidate's fitness for designation as a certified supervisor are required. This evaluation is to include assessment of the candidate's knowledge of the general field of sexuality and, specifically, sex therapy; skill as a therapist in general and, specifically, as a sex therapist; capacity for serving in the role of a supervisor; general ability to assume responsibilities; and ethical professional behavior. Approval

Upon receipt of a complete application package, AASECT will forward the application to the Supervisor Certification Committee for action and approval.

IX. Miscellaneous:

A. All certified members are required to comply with the ethical standards established by AASECT as expressed in the AASECT Code of Ethics.
B. Upon approval of the Supervisor Certification Committee, the successful applicant will receive a certificate in recognition of having met AASECT requirements for certification in the area of sex therapy supervision. This certificate will be subject to renewal every three (3) years.
C. Membership in AASECT will be maintained on an annual basis to retain the AASECT supervisor certification status. If membership in AASECT lapses, certification will also lapse.
D. Each AASECT Certified Supervisor will be listed in the AASECT Membership Directory.



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Submit the application and non refundable processing fee of $250 to:

AASECT, 1444 I Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005
AASECT Certified Supervisor Requirements-Special Circumstances
Board approved 11-02