Supervisors in Tennessee
Browse Licensed Supervisors, Collaborating Physicians, and Supervising Physicians in Tennessee. Filter by specialty, occupation, and supervision format to find the right match for your professional needs.
Supervision Formats Allowed in Tennessee
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Counseling (LPC / LMHC)
Plan on in-person supervision. Live video counts only if the board approves it in advance because of a hardship.
Live video supervision counts only with prior board approval based on hardship; otherwise supervision is face-to-face.
- Get board approval for hardship before counting any video hours
- 150 supervision hours; no more than 50 in a group
- At least one hour of individual supervision per week
Tennessee Board for Professional Counselors, Marital and Family Therapists, and Clinical Pastoral Therapists · Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0450-01-.01(39)(b); 0450-01-.10(6)
Social Work (LCSW)
Video supervision counts, but at most 75% of your individual supervision hours can be virtual; at least a quarter of individual hours must be in person.
No more than 75% of individual supervision hours may be by video or other visual technology.
- At least 60 of 100 hours must be individual supervision
- Video must allow visual contact; no email, text or phone-only
- Supervisor must be an LCSW licensed at least 3 years
Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure · Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1365-01-.08(1)(c), (2)(a)3., (4)
Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT)
Tennessee requires face-to-face MFT supervision but does not say whether live video counts. Confirm with the board before relying on video hours.
- Supervisor must be an AAMFT Approved Supervisor or Supervisor-in-Training
- No more than half of supervision hours in a group
- Two years of post-master's supervised practice
Tennessee Board for Professional Counselors, Marital and Family Therapists, and Clinical Pastoral Therapists · Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0450-02-.01(35); 0450-02-.10(1)
Psychology
Up to 75% of your supervision can be by real-time video; at least a quarter must be in person.
No more than 75% of supervision may be by real-time video conferencing.
- Video must be real-time with faces visible
- At least one hour of individual supervision per week
- 1,900 postdoctoral hours under a psychologist with HSP designation
Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology · Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.01(7)(d); 1180-02-.02(2)(d)1.
Collaborating Physician (NP)
Your collaborating physician can oversee you remotely, but must visit your site every 30 days, and only 10 visits a year may be electronic.
The physician must visit a remote site every 30 days. Up to 10 visits a year can be electronic; the rest must be in person.
- Physician reviews at least 20% of charts every 30 days
- Up to 10 of the yearly site visits may be by HIPAA-compliant video
- No full practice authority; collaboration required to prescribe
Tennessee Board of Nursing; Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners · T.C.A. § 63-7-123(b)(7)(A)-(B); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0880-06-.02; 1000-04 (APRN prescribing)
Supervising Physician (PA)
Your collaborating physician can oversee you remotely, but must visit your site every 30 days, and only 10 visits a year may be electronic.
The physician must visit a remote site every 30 days. Up to 10 visits a year can be electronic; the rest must be in person.
- Physician reviews at least 20% of charts every 30 days
- Up to 10 of the yearly site visits may be by HIPAA-compliant video
- Physician sets PA ratio at the practice level; no fixed cap
Tennessee Board of Physician Assistants; Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners · T.C.A. § 63-19-107(10), (11)(A)-(B); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0880-02-.18
For guidance only, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with your state board. Last verified Oct 2026.
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What to Look for in a Healthcare Supervisor in Tennessee
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Frequently Asked Questions — Supervision in Tennessee
What types of Supervisors can I find in Tennessee?
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How do I find a clinical Supervisor in Tennessee?
You can search for licensed clinical Supervisors in Tennessee on Find A Supervisor. Filter by license type, specialty, supervision format (in-person or virtual), and availability to find the best match for your licensure journey.
Can I find a Collaborating Physician in Tennessee?
Yes. Find A Supervisor lists Collaborating Physicians in Tennessee who work with nurse practitioners and other advanced practice providers. Filter by specialty and format to find a Collaborating Physician who meets your state's requirements.
How do I find a Supervising Physician in Tennessee?
You can search for Supervising Physicians in Tennessee on Find A Supervisor. Filter by specialty and location to connect with physicians who supervise physician assistants in your area.
Can I work with a Supervisor licensed in another state?
Supervision and collaboration requirements vary by state licensing board. Many Supervisors offer virtual sessions and may hold credentials in multiple states. Always confirm with your state board whether out-of-state supervision or collaboration is accepted before starting.
What supervision formats are available in Tennessee?
Supervisors and Collaborating Physicians in Tennessee offer virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats. Use the supervision format filter to narrow your search to the arrangement that works best for you.