What is a supervisory referral intended to address?

A supervisory referral is specifically designed to address job performance issues that are connected to a counselor's capacity to effectively perform their job responsibilities. This process acknowledges that, in the context of providing counseling services, a counselor may face challenges that impair their ability to deliver effective support to clients. These challenges can stem from personal issues or a lack of specific skills essential to their role.

By focusing on job performance linked to their counseling abilities, the supervisory referral aims to guide the individual towards receiving the appropriate support, training, or interventions necessary to enhance their performance and ensure they can meet professional standards. This targeted approach allows for a comprehensive assessment of the issues affecting the counselor's work and creates a framework for improvement tailored to the specific needs associated with their role.

The other options do not align with the purpose of a supervisory referral, as they either touch on areas outside job performance linked to counseling or do not focus on enhancing professional capability. A supervisory referral is meant to help address and resolve issues that impact the counselor's effectiveness in their professional role.