Affiliate Supervisor, MSMFT Community Program (Contractor)

The Family Institute at Northwestern University•Evanston, IL

18d•Remote

About The Position

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, and collaborating with key stakeholders. The Affiliate Supervisor will evaluate students’ clinical work, support their clinical development, and use 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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Approved Supervisor (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide weekly group supervision for masters-level Marriage and Family Therapy students enrolled in the Community Program
Be available for at least three hours per week outside of the group for emergencies, case management issues, and other responsibilities that arise from students’ cases.
Infuse DEI into group supervision, clinical case discussions and case conceptualization
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 Group Supervisor and/or Academic advisor regarding student training and performance, when applicable
Supports students and oversees student’s satisfactory progress in internship process
Consult with Director of Bette D. Harris Child and Family Clinic and Community Programs 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.
Abide by organizational policies and procedures.
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.
Complete a yearly evaluation of program leadership and resources.
Receive at least a satisfactory evaluation by students at the end of the year.
Review and sign all clinical documentation in a timely manner, which is defined as within one week of submission.
Monitor the academic and clinical requirements of students, such as clinical documentation (progress notes, charge slips, and case closings), live interviews, videos, and client contact hours through Tevera and PowerBI.
Attend the virtual bimonthly Community Team meeting.
Attend monthly Super Supervision and other important Community Programs events.
Participate in remediation/retention efforts as needed
Maintain active licensure in the State of Illinois
Maintain AAMFT Approved Supervisor status
Inform the program in writing if their license or Approved Supervisor status is revoked or expires
Promote MFT Identity