Affiliate Supervision Faculty Position Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (MSMFT) Program 

Reports to: Department Chair or Associate Director for Clinical Training and  Supervision 

Department: Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy - Online Branch,  Northwestern University 

FLSA Status: Contract-based 

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

Affiliate Supervision Faculty, also referred to as Program Clinical Supervisors for the  online branch of the Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (MSMFT) lead supervision course sections and monitor students’ progress in their placements.  Affiliate Supervision Faculty will likely lead one or more sections in a given quarter, but  there are no guarantees of assignment from one quarter to the next. The Program  Clinical Supervisor operates within the guidelines and requirements of the MSMFT  program, Northwestern University, the AAMFT code of ethics, and relevant State of  Illinois law. The supervisor’s performance and contract are reviewed on an ongoing basis  by the Associate Director for Clinical Training and Supervision and the Department Chair.  Program Clinical Supervisors provide educational content, consistent with COAMFTE  requirements, that supports the development of relational/systemic, multiculturally  informed, and ethically competent therapists. Specific to the MSMFT program, Program  Clinical Supervisors support the program’s mission, goals and student learning outcomes,  including the acquisition of knowledge and skills within the practice of Integrative  Systemic Therapy. 

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide high-quality synchronous supervision for online, masters-level  Marriage and Family Therapy Internship courses

• Complete 10 weeks of approximately 3 hours of work per week. 

• Infuse integrative systemic theory and practice into course material 

• Infuse DEI into course material, class discussions and conceptualization 

• Follow the course plan established in the syllabus and the LMS, including  the suggestions given for the live sessions. 

• Meet occasionally with the faculty Course Lead to discuss course  procedures, program updates, curriculum development, and issues  specific to students in your course section. 

• Complete all required evaluations of student’s work each quarter (Basic  Family Therapy Skills Form, Group supervisor Evaluation of Supervisee  form) 

• Monitor the students’ accomplishment of clinical training requirements. 

• Require students to present video recordings of their work in accordance  with program training requirements. 

• Approve Supervision hours completed in Internship Course 

• Communicate, Coordinate, and Consult with Student’s Site Supervisor  regarding student training and performance.  

• Supports students and oversees student’s satisfactory progress in  internship process 

• Consult with Associate Director for Clinical Training and Supervision  regarding student issues in internship course and placement site. 

• Familiarize themselves with Tevera and use it competently to track  training documentation 

• Respond to all correspondence within 48 hours. 

• Provide additional support and guidance to students as needed. 

• Submit grades to faculty Course Leads in a timely fashion each quarter. 

• Abide by MFT@Northwestern policies and procedures. 

• Assume primary responsibility for the clinical training of students assigned  to them, specifically related to Integrative Systemic Therapy.  

• Consult with Site Supervisor, who has primary responsibility related to  clinical, legal and ethical responsibility for students and the clients at their  sites. 

• Support the students in their acquisition of learning in alignment with  MFT Student Learning Outcomes.  

• Evaluate student’s clinical work with clients and their development as  Marriage and Family Therapists.  

• Support students in their development of self-of-the-therapist  

• Effectively facilitate group process in supervision group.  

• Attend supervisor’s meetings as well as other special trainings and  meetings.  

• Compete a yearly evaluation of program leadership and resources 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Participate in remediation/retention efforts as needed 

2. Maintain AAMFT Approved Supervisor status and any related CEU  requirements 

3. Inform the program in writing if their license or Approved Supervisor status is  revoked or expires 

4. Promote MFT Identity 

 Summary of Qualifications: 

Knowledge and Skills: 

1. Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) identity as evidenced by professional  affiliations, publications, and licensure; or related field of mental health services 

2. Evidence of ability to supervise within the discipline of MFT 

3. Commitment to learning about integrative systemic therapy 

4. Cultural competence and strong interest in diversity 

5. Excellent organizational skills 

6. Creativity, innovation, and ability to work independently and within a team 

7. Ability to adapt to new and rapidly changing situations 

8. Strong time management and problem-solving skills 

9. Ability to successfully resolve issues from identification through resolution 

10. Ability to work with multiple databases and student platforms 

11. Skilled at connecting and building rapport with students, sites, individual  supervisors, and faculty Course Lead 

12. Excellent interpersonal skills 

13. Excellent oral and written communication skills 

14. Reliable and consistent access to high-speed internet and computer 

Minimum Hiring Specifications: 

1. Advanced degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related discipline (PhD in  MFT or Masters in MFT with extensive clinical experience preferred) 

2. Two or more years of experience clinically supervising graduate-level students. 

3. Experience with systemic clinical practice  

4. Active clinical licensure in home state 

5. AAMFT Approved Supervisor or Candidate  

6.  Preference for a three-quarter commitment to the role

 THE FAMILY INSTITUTE AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY is committed to strengthening  and healing families from all walks of life through clinical service, education and  research. As an affiliate of Northwestern University, we are a unique not-for-profit  organization that is leading the way in all facets of marriage and family therapy. No other  institution brings together such a concentration of knowledge, expertise and academic  credentials to help improve the lives of people in Chicago and around the globe. 

The Family Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected class. We strive to create a working environment that is free of all forms of discrimination and one that promotes human dignity and mutual respect among all staff. We believe every member of our organization enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, to identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. 

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