Fieldwork Procedures: A Practical Guide
The Master of Counseling degree at Idaho State University is more than a simple collection of courses and experiences. It is an organized, orderly, purposefully planned program designed to produce competent marriage, couple, and family; clinical mental health; clinical rehabilitation; school; and college counseling and student affairs counselors. As students across all counseling specialties graduate and are prepared to secure the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in Idaho, foundational clinical skills are the bedrock of training across practicum and internship.
A central experience in the program is the clinical sequence which includes pre-practicum, practicum, and internship. This sequence aims to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and techniques of an effective and ethical professional counselor with specialized knowledge and skills relevant to their specialty program. Furthermore, in alignment with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs 2024 Standards, the fieldwork experience also provides opportunities for students to work with clients of diverse backgrounds. In sum, students will have opportunities throughout the fieldwork experiences to further develop and strengthen their counseling skills and conceptualization skills through practice, supervision, and consultation.
Utilizing Tevera and Panopto for Fieldwork Management
Tracking/Submitting Weekly Hour Reports
Practicum Midterm Assignment Tutorial (Evaluations)
Site/Faculty Supervisor Training: How to Complete Midterm and Final Student Evaluations
Tutorial Video for First-Year Student Only Spring Semester Core Disposition Evaluation
Tutorial Video: End of Semester COUN 6697 Assignment Guide
Tutorial Video: Final Semester Summary Report for 6697 and 6698
Fieldwork Handbook
Information for Site Supervisors
Fieldwork Site Requirements:
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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
Career Opportunities - Current Students and Recently Graduated Alumni
If you would like to share a job posting with our current students and recent grads, please contact Rai. Include a brief job description, job requirements, and a website/job posting link. They will post the position on our website.
Job Opportunities for Current Students and Alumni
Clinical Therapist - Montana State Prison
Montana Department of Corrections - Deer Lodge, MT
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.
Salary: $33.05 - 37.05 Hourly
Contact Name: Jenna Comstock | Contact Email: jenna.comstock@mt.gov
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Wellness Partners, PLLC - Boise, ID
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Full-time, Part-time, Contract)
Responsibilities
● Provide individual, couples, and/or family therapy sessions.
● Conduct assessments and diagnose mental health conditions. Develop and implement
personalized treatment plans.
● Maintain accurate and timely client records.
● Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for client care.
● Stay informed about best practices and emerging trends in mental health treatment.
Qualifications:
● Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
● Active state licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, or equivalent).
● Experience working with diverse populations and mental health concerns.
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
● Comfortable using electronic health records (EHR) for documentation.
Benefits:
● Competitive compensation based on experience and licensure.
● Supervision towards Clinical endorsement of license provided. Insurance Credentialing and Administrative and billing support are provided.
● Flexible scheduling options.
● Opportunity to be a member of a supportive wellness team.
● Access to peer consultation and collaboration.
● Work-life balance with caseload sizes you determine.
● Access to wellness programs and resources.
If you are interested, please send a resume and cover letter to cristamooremurray@wellnesspartnerspllc.com.
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.
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 to
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.
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
