[Hiring] Affiliate Supervisor @The Family Institute at Northwestern University

Role Description

Affiliate Supervisor for the Community Program is a contract-based role that will supervise masters-level Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) students with the Community Program, offering weekly group supervision and ad hoc support. Key duties include:

• Integrating DEI into supervision
• Tracking student progress
• Collaborating with key stakeholders
• Evaluating students’ clinical work and supporting their clinical development
• Using AMD/PowerBI for administrative tasks

The role demands strong organizational and communication skills, cultural competence, and active licensure in Illinois. An advanced degree in MFT or a related field is required. Two years of supervision experience or more are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) identity as evidenced by professional affiliations, publications, and licensure; or related field of mental health services
• Must be either an Approved Supervisor (preferred) or Supervisor Candidate and have a mentor
• Evidence of ability to supervise within the discipline of MFT
• Commitment to learning about integrative systemic therapy
• Cultural competence and strong interest in diversity
• Excellent organizational skills
• Creativity, innovation, and ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to adapt to new and rapidly changing situations
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to successfully resolve issues from identification through resolution
• Ability to work with multiple databases and student platforms
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Reliable and consistent access to high-speed internet and computer

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related discipline (PhD in MFT or Masters in MFT with extensive clinical experience preferred)
• Two or more years of experience clinically supervising graduate-level students
• Experience with systemic clinical practice
• Active clinical licensure in State of Illinois
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor or Candidate

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Commitment to creating a working environment free of discrimination
• Promotion of human dignity and mutual respect among all staff
• Support for candidates with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations