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Supervision and Training Advisory Committee (STAC)




To advance statewide, ethical clinical supervision through clear guidelines,
accessible training, and robust resources that empower
supervisors and supervisees to excel.

Mission Statement

The purpose and vision of the Supervision and Training Advisory Committee (STAC) is to promote quality and consistency of clinical supervision across the State of Utah by fostering excellence in supervisor training, promoting ethical and evidence-informed guidelines, and providing accessible resources for supervisors and supervisees alike. Through these initiatives, STAC aims to support clarity in expectations, compliance with requirements, and the development of effective and reflective supervision relationships.


What We Do

The committee is dedicated to advancing the quality of clinical supervision in Utah by:

  • Disseminating accurate and up-to-date information regarding legal and ethical supervision requirements for Clinical Mental Health Counselors

  • Developing and supporting training programs aligned with state standards, while also providing accessible resources for current supervisory education

  • In collaboration with the Legislative and Public Policy Committee (LPPC), the committee advocates for the needs of both supervisors and supervisees

  • STAC offers practical guidelines for internship sites to ensure they are well-equipped to support the growth and development of Clinical Mental Health Counseling interns

Responsibilities of committee members:

  • Attend committee meetings.
  • Volunteer or accept assignment of committee tasks and activities.
  • Provide updates to the committee chairmen as directed
  • Serve as proxy to the chair when requested.

To become a member of this committee you need not be a member of the UMHCA board. Once you become a member of the Supervision & Training Advisory Committee, you will be able to participate in the activities of this committee.

Does this committee interest you?

If you are interested in helping to promote the mental health counselor profession in this capacity, click here.

General Responsibilities of a Committee Chair

  • Attend monthly board meetings, annual board retreat, and special meetings of the Board of Directors.
  • Designate a proxy to vote when attendance is not possible at board meetings, annual retreat, or special meetings.
  • Support the objectives of UMHCA as determined by the Board of Directors, and orchestrate committee members’ activities toward the work.
  • Manage the tasks and activities assigned to each committee member and ensure progress.
  • Update Committee Action Plan with the current task leader.
  • Prepare a monthly report of committee activities, including newly identified needs for presentation at monthly board meetings. Designate an alternate to report in your absence.
  • Recruit and advance potential committee members through nomination and appointment.
  • Manage service and attendance records of committee members for board review.
  • Keep board members informed as to potential
  • Be the spokesperson and respond to questions directed to your committee for the website, and other sources.
  • Provide two monthly blogposts per year for publishing on UMHCA website.
  • Attend training on use of the UMHCA website, and manage committee updates/progress in that format.
  • The chair shall be responsible to carry out assignments from the board of directors including conducting phone conferences, meetings, surveys, special assignments, etc. in order to serve the membership and promote the advancement of the mental health profession.

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