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Advisory committee flags trainee preparedness, assessment training in survey review
Summary
Advisory members told staff the BSRB survey shows variability in trainee readiness across practicum, internship and postdoc levels and a perceived de-emphasis on assessment training; members suggested actionable clarifications for supervision guidance to send to the board.
Members of the licensed psychology advisory committee reviewed survey findings Oct. 14 and raised concerns about trainee preparedness and supervision quality.
David Fye presented the psychologist survey summary and appended open-field responses. Staff noted themes including perceptions that some supervisees are "not at the same standard post graduation" and that responses flagged generational differences and burnout. Committee members described wide variability in trainee skill, with some interns described as "very mature" and others requiring considerably more support. Several members noted a long-term trend of decreased assessment and report-writing emphasis in Ph.D. programs.
Committee members suggested practical follow-ups: clarify BSRB recommendations for supervision in guidance materials, consider whether regulations should spell out expectations for supervision, and identify items the committee should elevate to the board as recommendations. Chair Richard Nobles asked members to mark notable items for a later summary to the board.
Why it matters: If substantiated, gaps in assessment competency and supervision clarity could affect standards for training and licensing pathways. Committee members framed next steps as internal recommendations rather than immediate regulatory changes.
What’s next: Staff will collate committee feedback and bring recommended actionable items to a future meeting for potential recommendation to the board.
