NPSC 2027 | Pre-Conference Masterclass
Supervision in an Age of AI: Risks and Opportunities
Artificial intelligence is already changing how psychologists work, how clients access support and how supervisees learn. Are we ready to supervise its use?
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About the Masterclass
A New Challenge for Psychology Supervisors
Artificial intelligence is transforming both psychological practice and professional education. Supervisees may be using AI scribes, analytical tools and conversational AI, while clients increasingly seek psychological advice from AI alongside traditional therapy.
For supervisors, these developments raise important questions about privacy, professional responsibility, clinical judgement and the assessment of genuine practitioner competence.
This practical, full-day masterclass takes neither a pro- nor anti-AI stance. Instead, it equips supervisors with frameworks for discussing, contracting, monitoring and evaluating AI use within the supervisory relationship.
What You'll Learn
Practical Skills for Contemporary Supervision
By the end of the masterclass, participants will be better equipped to:
- Understand AI technologies and recognise how they are used in psychological practice.
- Evaluate privacy, confidentiality and clinical governance risks associated with AI.
- Establish clear expectations and boundaries for AI use in supervision contracts.
- Assess genuine clinical reasoning and supervisee competence when work may be AI-assisted.
- Guide supervisees in responding to clients who use conversational AI for mental health advice.
- Have constructive conversations about inappropriate, undisclosed or excessive reliance on AI.
Workshop Content
Four Areas of Focus
TOPIC 01
Understanding AI in the Context of Supervision
Explore how AI works, how it is being adopted in psychology and education, and what happens when supervisees are more familiar with these tools than their supervisors.
TOPIC 02
Privacy, Ethics and Clinical Governance
Examine the Australian Privacy Principles, informed consent, confidentiality and data security. Consider supervisors' responsibilities when supervisees use AI tools in clinical practice.
TOPIC 03
AI Use Cases and Risk Management
Identify appropriate and inappropriate uses of AI, including AI scribes, clinical support tools and AI co-therapy. Explore risks such as inaccurate outputs, algorithmic bias and compromised clinical safety.
TOPIC 04
The Supervisory Relationship in the Age of AI
Develop an approach to contracting for AI use, evaluating authentic supervisee competence and navigating challenging supervisory conversations. Apply these skills through case studies and experiential activities.
Thursday 22 April 2027
Masterclass Schedule
| 8:30 am | Welcome, introductions and learning objectives |
| 8:45 am | Understanding AI in the Context of Supervision |
| 10:30 am | Morning break |
| 11:00 am | Supervising AI, Privacy and Clinical Governance |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm | Guiding Supervisees through AI Use Cases and Risk Management |
| 2:30 pm | Afternoon tea |
| 3:00 pm | Navigating the Supervisory Relationship in the Age of AI |
| 4:15 pm | Questions and summary |
| 4:30 pm | Workshop close |
Meet Your Trainer
Dr Aaron Frost
Clinical Psychologist and Psychology Board-approved Supervisor
Dr Aaron Frost is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychology Board-approved Supervisor with more than 25 years of experience. He combines extensive experience in psychology supervision and professional education with a lifelong interest in technology.
Aaron has developed websites, worked with databases and servers, and actively experiments with locally hosted AI systems. He brings both technological curiosity and professional caution to the opportunities and challenges AI presents.
A founder of Benchmark Psychology, the Psychology Registrar Endorsement Program (PREP) and PractAus, Aaron is committed to translating research and emerging developments into practical strategies that support clinical effectiveness, governance and client safety.
Secure Your Place
Join Us for the Masterclass
Thursday 22 April 2027
Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour
$440
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Alternatively, attend both the masterclass and the National Psychology Supervision Conference for $880 early bird.
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