Counseling Services at Curry Health Center provides behavioral and mental health care for University of Montana students. Additionally, we are proud to offer high-quality clinical training experiences to University of Montana graduate student interns. Interns and assistants get experience providing individual and group counseling, administering assessments, documenting in an electronic health records system, collaborating with medical providers, and assisting in the facilitation of substance abuse intervention and treatment groups. All counseling interns and assistants will receive specialized training across a range of modalities and thorough individual supervision from licensed therapists. There are multiple funding sources for this internship, so intern and assistant compensation will depend upon the funding source. All applicants (Ph.D. and Masters students) are encouraged to apply for a funding stipend through the BHWET (Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training) Grant; Counseling Services is an approved site. BHWET grant application

Clinical Psychology Assistantship 

Open to Clinical Psychology Ph.D. students seeking experience in individual and group psychotherapies, emphasizing brief treatment and crisis intervention, to a diverse population of university students. As part of their general clinical experience, trainees will gain experience in addressing co-occurring disorders. Training and supervision will be provided by licensed clinicians. This assistantship position is approximately 18-20 hours per week through the academic year. The candidate should have attained at least second year standing in clinical psychology at the time of application.  Coursework in assessment, psychopathology, life-span development, and psychotherapy theory and practice is preferred. 

To apply: Applications for the 2024/2025 academic year are due March 15, 2024. Application materials include: Letter of Interest, Curriculum Vitae, a list of three professional references, and an unofficial academic transcript. Submit your applications through the Clinical Psychology department; contact is Adelle Graham: Adelle.Graham@mso.umt.edu

Counseling Internship

Open to master level students in clinical mental health programs. Students need to commit to 18-20 hours per week for both fall and spring semesters. This internship offers a dynamic learning experience while working with a diverse client population. Interns also have the potential to co-facilitate a therapeutic group each semester and substance use intervention groups (some early evening hours may be required).

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Required course work (or equivalent coursework) completed prior to Fall 2024: 

Theories and Techniques of Counseling

Addictions Counseling and Motivational Interviewing

Counseling Fundamentals

Group Counseling and Guidance

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling

Multicultural Counseling

Clinical Practicum experience

Master of Social Work Program

Required course work (or equivalent coursework) completed prior to Fall 2024: 

Practice with Individuals and Families

ICWA course, HBSE l and ll

Practice with Groups and Communities

Addictions/Substance Use Elective

Counseling with Individuals and Families or Motivational Interviewing or Grief and Loss

Applications for the 2024/2025 academic year Counseling Services internship are due by 5pm on March 15^th, 2024.

To apply: Please include your resume, letter of intent, your unofficial graduate school academic transcripts, and a list of 3 professional/academic references.  Please submit your application materials via Tevera (Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Applicants) or email your application materials to the Assistant Director of Counseling Services, Mark Ferriter at: mark.ferriter@mso.umt.edu