NASW Montana

08/28/2026

Not sure what to do this weekend? We’ve got the perfect plan. 👀

Take a some time to nominate an incredible Montana social worker for a Social Work Spotlight Award! 🌟

Whether they’re doing meaningful work behind the scenes, making a difference in their community, or simply showing up for others day after day, we want to hear about them.

A few minutes of your weekend could give a deserving social worker the recognition they deserve. We can't wait to see who you nominate!

Nominations open through September 30! 🗓

Learn more and submit a nomination here: 🔗 https://conta.cc/3TYR9A0

08/21/2026

All are invited to join us in Helena for two Regional Meetups with Kevin Shon, NASW-MT Board Member and Regional Representative!

Stop by for some morning networking and make a coffee connection!
📅 Tuesday, September 8th
⏰ 8:15–10 AM
📍 Montago Coffee

Evenings more your stye? Join us at the park for some evening yoga (open to all levels, just bring your own mat).

📅 Wednesday, September 9th
⏰ 6:15–7:15 PM
📍 Pioneer Park

08/06/2026

📢 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝

Today (8/6/26), the Montana Board of Behavioral Health approved a significant rule package affecting behavioral health licensure, supervision, and continuing education.

NASW Montana participated throughout the rulemaking process and has prepared a summary of the approved changes and their potential impact on social workers.

📄 Read the full update here: https://conta.cc/4wbLIhS

08/05/2026

We're re-opening the search! Join our team! 🎉

The NASW Colorado, Idaho, Montana, & Utah Chapters are searching for a Chapter Services Coordinator — someone who thrives on connecting people, organizing great events, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

In this fully remote role, you'll help power our member communications, continuing education offerings, and advocacy work across four chapters. It's a great fit for someone who's detail-oriented, self-driven, and excited to support social workers across the Mountain West.

✨ Full-time & 100% remote (core working hours in Mountain Time Zone)
✨ $40,000–$50,000 salary
✨ Bachelor's degree required (minimum of 2 yrs experience preferred)
✨ Great benefits package included

Know someone who'd be perfect for this? Tag them below or apply here: https://tinyurl.com/y3zsfayz

08/04/2026

🌿 Deepen Your Clinical Impact with Whole-Health Approaches!

NASW Montana is pleased to partner with Dr. Shanti M. Pepper (Dr Shanti Pepper) to offer The Whole Therapist™ — an evidence-based, trauma-informed, self-paced training designed to help clinicians ethically integrate whole-health interventions into their practice.

✨ Earn up to 10.25 CE credits, including 2 Ethics CEs!
✨ 8 self-paced modules
✨ Practical, ready-to-use clinical tools
✨ Companion workbook with handouts, forms, and scripts.
✨ 365-day access

☀️ SUMMER SALE! ☀️
Save $100 with code summerlifestyle2026 at checkout. NASW members receive an additional $150 course discount!

⏰ Offer expires August 15, 2026.

Learn more and register using the QR code or visit: https://conta.cc/4pFoKN1

08/01/2026

🌟 The Second Annual NASW Montana Social Work Spotlight Awards are here! Help us recognize the outstanding social workers, students, advocates, and community leaders making a difference across Montana.

🏆 Nominations are open August 1 through September 30. Help us recognize the outstanding social workers, students, advocates, and community leaders who are making a positive impact across our state.

🎉 Visit our NASW Montana website for award categories, eligibility, and nomination information.

🔗 https://conta.cc/3TYR9A0

07/29/2026

Today, NASW Montana sent a formal letter to PacificSource in response to a recently announced policy change that would restrict Licensure Candidates from providing covered services.

This issue has significant implications for Montana patients receiving services from provisionally licensed clinicians and our behavioral health workforce.

NASW Montana remains committed to advocating for policies that support access to care and a sustainable behavioral health workforce in all communities.

Read our full letter:
📄 https://conta.cc/4pPanaD

See the PacificSource policy FAQ:
📄 https://conta.cc/4yLXjH1

07/20/2026

🎉 Registration is OPEN for two Fall Foundational Clinical Supervisor Courses!

📍 Billings, MT
📅 September 17 – 19, 2026

📍 Helena, MT
📅 October 1 – 3, 2026

👥 20 in-person CEs
👉 Learn more & register: https://conta.cc/3zRJo8i

This engaging and dynamic three-day training is designed to strengthen your supervision skills and knowledge while connecting with peers across behavioral health. Together, we’ll explore supervision models, core functions, and key legal and ethical considerations—making it valuable for both new and seasoned supervisors.

Clinical Supervisor Training

06/25/2026

📣 The wait is over—our Call for Speakers is now open!

Join us March 4–6, 2027, in Helena for the NASW Montana Conference: Strengthening Our Foundation, Cultivating Our Future.

Have knowledge, skills, or experiences to share? We'd love to hear from you.

🎤 Submit a proposal today: https://conta.cc/4evKRmz

05/06/2026

📣 Nominations Open — NASW Montana Board General Election. We are seeking nominations to fill six positions.
✨ Nominate yourself or a colleague today!
✔️ Regular members in good standing are eligible
🗓️ Nomination deadline: May 27
🔗 Learn more and submit a nomination: https://conta.cc/4wmrPpN