Information for Site Supervisors

Please watch this video and fill out all the needed paperwork before any student starts at your site. 

Supervisor orientation video

Fieldwork Site Requirements:

• The site can provide video recording, audio recording, OR live supervision of students’
  counseling sessions. Please note students are required to record or receive live
  supervision for all counseling hours.

• The site will provide opportunities for students to become familiar with a variety of
  professional activities and resources, including technology, as part of their experience.

• For all sessions, the site will provide a quiet, confidential space in which students can
  counsel. Telehealth counseling sessions must be provided from an approved site. Students
  are not permitted to provide telehealth services from home/elsewhere.

• The site will provide students with one hour of individual or triadic supervision per week
  with a registered supervisor who meets the following criteria:

  • A minimum of a master’s degree, preferably in counseling or a related profession;
  • Active certifications and/or licenses in the geographic location where the student
    is placed, preferably in counseling or a related profession;
  • A minimum of two years post-master’s professional experience relevant to the
    CACREP specialized practice area in which the student is enrolled;
  • Relevant training for in-person and/or distance counseling supervision (may be in
    the form of a completed 15-hour supervision training course offered by ISU or
    elsewhere);
  • Relevant training in the technology utilized for supervision;
  • Knowledge of the program’s expectations, requirements, and evaluation
    procedures for students
  • Approved supervisor with the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional
    Licenses (applicable for counselors)
• The supervisor will provide formative and summative evaluations of the student’s
  counseling performance and ability to integrate and apply knowledge conducted as part
  of the student’s practicum/internship. Official evaluations must be completed at the
  mid-term and final points of the semester.
• A supervisor/mental health professional will be on site while student(s) are seeing clients,
  including both in-person and telehealth services.
• The site will aim to match students with developmentally appropriate clients.
• The site will aim to provide an appropriate number of direct client hours for the student’s
  experience. Practicum students (6697) are expected to maintain a caseload of at least 3
  clients. Internship students are required to maintain a caseload of at least 5 clients.
• The supervisor will uphold a signed supervision contract with each supervisee. The
  contract should detail the roles and responsibilities of both the supervisor and supervisee,
  and indicate procedures the student should follow in case of crisis/emergency.
  Supervisors should generally provide supervision in-person. Supervisors should discuss
  potential exceptions with the Internship Coordinator.
• The supervisor(s) will send a copy of their resume/CV to the Internship Coordinator. The
  resume/CV should include licensure and education information.

If you are interested in becoming an approved site please reach out to: 

Pocatello Fieldwork Coordinator:

Dr. Ngoni Mpofu

ngonidzashempofu@isu.edu

Meridian Fieldwork Coordinator:

Dr. Alex Gantt-Howrey

couninternship@isu.edu

Job Opportunities for Current Students and Alumni

Clinical Therapist - Montana State Prison

Montana Department of Corrections - Deer Lodge, MT

The Montana State Mental Health Bureau's mission is to "deliver evidence-based services to meet the needs of incarcerated individuals who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness, acute emotional disturbances, and to prevent suicide and self-harm."

The clinical therapist positions will

• Ensure that the clinical needs of the inmate population are provided through clinical assessments, evaluations, diagnoses, therapeutic groups and individual sessions, emergency evaluations and management, and to provide clinical consultations.
• Observe patients to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior.
• Manage case files and records for patients in treatment for mental and emotional illness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
• 1 year of job-related experience.
• Must be licensed or able to be licensed as a licensed clinical social worker or licensed clinical professional counselor by the state of Montana. Must be licensed within a year of hire date.

Applicant Pool Statement:  If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment:  This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.  

Salary: $33.05 - 37.05  Hourly    

Telework Eligibility:  Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility:  Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan (Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!)   

Number of Openings:  2

Employee Status:  Regular Schedule:  Full-Time 

Job Type:  Standard 

Shift:  Day Job 

Travel:  Yes, 5 % of the Time  

Primary Location:  Deer Lodge    

Agency:  Department of Corrections

Union:  Montana Federation of Public Employees  

Posting Date:  Mar 31, 2025, 9:34:19 AM 

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone):  Apr 21, 2025, 11:59:00 PM 

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited.  In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited.

The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation).

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered.

Resume
Cover Letter
State of Montana Application
Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT.

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

Contact Name:  Jenna Comstock  |  Contact Email:  jenna.comstock@mt.gov  |  Contact Phone:  406-444-1347 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

Mental Health Counselor - Idaho Falls Office

Kristopher L. Walton & Associates, LLC – Ammon, ID

Mental Health Therapist (In-person and/or Telehealth)
KLWA is seeking licensed clinicians (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LCPC) to join our team of talented and
caring therapists. 

Job Types:

• Full-time(25-30 billable hours per week),
• Part-time (12-25 billable hours per week)

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule (remote, in-person, and hybrid available)
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Choose your hours

Compensation:

• $38 - $55 per billable hour ($73,000-$110,000 per year)
• Paid supervision & training for clinical licensure.
• Paid promotion & subscription to Psychology Today.
• Paid Continuing Educational Credits (CEU's)
• Annual company retreat (attendance optional)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Perform thorough evaluations of clients' mental
  health, trauma history, and symptoms to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to
  their unique needs.
• Conduct one-on-one in-person and possibly tele-therapy sessions.
• Create Safe Spaces: Foster a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients
  feel comfortable expressing their emotions, thoughts, and traumatic experiences.
• Collaborate with a Multidisciplinary Team: Coordinate care with other mental health
  professionals, medical staff, and community resources to ensure a holistic approach t
  client treatment.
• Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records,
  progress notes, and treatment plans in compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Requirements:

• Education and Licensure: Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a
  related field. Active and unrestricted license to practice as a mental health professional (e.g.
  Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Master Social Worker, and those seeking clinical
  supervision for clinical licensure).
• Potentially, a stipend to pay for training in trauma-focused treatment, such as EMDR.
  Compassion and Empathy: Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to
  establish rapport with clients to create a trusting therapeutic relationship.
• Cultural Competence: Sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity and the ability to
  adapt therapeutic approaches accordingly.
• Ethics and Confidentiality: Adherence to ethical guidelines and maintaining strict confidentiality
  all interactions with clients and their information.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to understand complex
  concepts to clients and colleagues.
• Technology Proficiency: Basic computer skills for documentation and use of electronic healt
  records (EHR) systems.Our organization is committed to providing exceptional mental health services and promoting the
  well-being of our clients.

The client base includes adolescents, adults, families, marital therapies, and other treatments that
are effective in-person or online.

Minimum requirements:

• LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, LMFT, or Ph.D
• Self-motivated and self-managing. We'll set you up for success and trust you to manage
  your time and client load.
• Kind, friendly, and personable. We love working with positive people. So do our clients.
• Highly ethical with a professional demeanor.
• The ideal candidate will understand family systems, trauma, individual therapy, family
  therapy, and other treatments to help our clients.
• Experience in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a plus.

If it sounds like you could thrive here, we would love to hear from you. Please call or email us today.

Sincerely,
Kristopher Walton, LCSW
Kristopher L. Walton & Associates, LLC
www.eastidahotherapy.com
Send Resume to: kristopherwalton@gmail.com
Phone: 208-403-0135