ABSTRACT
In today’s world, administrative tasks are an essential component of clinical supervision. Bernard and Goodyear (1998) stated that the purpose of administrative tasks is both to prevent burnout of the supervisee and to structure the supervisory process. Good administrative skills play a large role in improving the quality of the supervisory relationship and help to reduce role conflict and role ambiguity. Time management is an example of one such administrative skill; the ability to set priorities and to keep them is a critical tool for all mental health practitioners. Time management is an administrative task that should be both modeled and taught by the supervisor. For example, scheduling time for supervision can require a conscious effort on the part of busy practitioners, but because accessibility and consistency are important characteristics of an effective supervisor, priority should always be given to this difficult task.
