Who We Are
Our Mission
Michigan Social Impact Lab aims to provide dynamic and individually tailored supervision services to Macro Social Workers, especially those pursuing licensure. We aim to learn with our clients, pairing diverse practice experience with the unique needs of those who seek supervision.
We chose our name intentionally, with the aim of including the diverse work Social Workers do and acknowledging the ever evolving nature of both our profession and learning itself. We welcome you to our lab, where your lived experience will meet ours and best practices will be centered. We will not pretend to know everything, but commit ourselves to learning alongside you with a commitment to anti-oppressive practice informing our work.
Licensure Requirements & Pricing
The state of Michigan requires LLMSW holders to complete 4,000 hours of supervised work prior to taking their licensing exam/applying for full licensure. While accumulating hours, a LLMSW must receive 4 hours of supervision per month. Two hours must be individual while two can be done as part of a group. See full guidelines here.
Individual Supervision
One on one supervision session. Provided at $50/hour.
Group Supervision
Available whenever two or more clients schedules align. Group supervision is offered at the rate of $25/hour per participant.
Our Practitioner & Services
Katie L. B. Standiford, LMSW-Macro
Certificate in Core Supervision: NASW Michigan
Michigan Social Impact Lab is owned and operated by Katie L. B. Standiford, LMSW-Macro. Katie graduated from Wayne State University's MSW program in 2019, receiving her LMSW in 2022. She has practical experience with corporate healthcare, educational non-profit start-ups, K-12 education, higher education curriculum design, and currently teaches for the Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Social Work's Field Office as a Community-Embedded Faculty. Prior to her career in social work, she taught secondary education in alternative, charter, and public school settings. With over 10 years of experience in education and social work she is a expert at meeting people where they are, leading with curiosity and is always ready to learn something new. Katie offers supervision for Macro Social Workers with a special focus on leadership, policy, and community development.
Individual Supervision
Individual Support
While working supervised hours, at least two hours a month required to be one on on for LLMSW professionals. This is provided via video call.
Group Supervision
Group Sessions
Two of the four monthly hours required for LLMSW supervision may be acquired through group supervision. This allows the learner to benefit from diverse perspectives and is offered at a discounted rate. This is also provided via video conferencing.
Integrating Exam Content
Get Familiar with Exam Concepts
Throughout supervision, we provide content on topics included on the Advanced Generalist Exam. Talking about concepts during session breaks them down and helps start to prepare for exam completion once the required 4,000 hours of supervised practice is completed.
Real Problems, Best Practice Solutions
Use the Lab to Learn Together
No one can have all the answers, and we wont pretend to. What we promise is to bring together our expertise and research skills to find the best answer to inform your practice.