Director of Clinical Training, MA Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy - Distance Learning Modality (Remote Position)

Job Description:

About The Chicago School 

The Chicago School is a nonprofit university with seven in-person locations across the United States, a growing online campus, and education partnerships worldwide. The Chicago School is a minority-majority university with 6,000+ students across 35+ degree programs in psychology, behavioral health, and nursing. The Chicago School is committed to creating a diverse pipeline of future professionals who will fundamentally improve the health and well-being of future generations of diverse communities.  Founded in 1979 by a group of psychologists and educators, The Chicago School has grown into a dominant and globally respected leader in the fields of psychology and behavioral health sciences. Today, The Chicago School has an annual operating budget of nearly $150M and employs nearly 600 full-time faculty and staff. As an institution, The Chicago School is deeply committed to student success, innovation, and community impact. Our students are meaningfully connected in their communities, donating more than 1.2 million service hours per year through fieldwork and practicum opportunities.  The Chicago School is part of the TCS Education System, a nonprofit system of colleges advancing student success and community impact. 
 

Founded in 1979, The Chicago School is an independent professional graduate school with a dynamic student body and a professionally accomplished faculty.  Our curriculum and training opportunities prepare graduates to deliver outstanding professional services emphasizing the ability to understand and work with diverse populations. 
 

We are currently searching for a Director of Clinical Training to join our Distance Learning Marriage & Family Therapy team. This is a fully remote position with intermittent travel expectations to a campus location for residency experiences.
 

The Director of Clinical Training oversees the entire practicum experience for the students in the distance learning modality of the COAMFTE accredited MA Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy Program. This position collaborates with the Campus Director of the Office of Placement and Training and acts as a liaison between the academic program administration and faculty, the training sites, and the students across various campuses.  This position reports to the Division Chair and the Campus Director of the Office of Placement and Training. The Marriage and Family Therapy Division consists of two programs: an M.A. in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy (offered at three Southern California campuses (Los Angeles, Anaheim, and San Diego) and in a Distance Learning modality), and a PsyD in Marriage and Family Therapy (offered at the Los Angeles and Anaheim campuses).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain a network of practicum sites, as well as relationships with site supervisors, within states where students reside.
• Oversee the education of students who are new to the practicum search processes and practices, including state-specific regulations and requirements.
• Consult with students who are encountering issues related to their practicum experience.
• Manage the flow of information regarding students’ progress, as well as problems, to academic department chairs, faculty, and/or practicum sites.
• Oversee the review of practicum evaluations and related paperwork.
• Manage the proper storage and/or dissemination of training data including the relevant portions of the Tevera database.
• Consult on the development of new applied professional practice initiatives and projects.
• Participate in the MFT and OPT department meetings.
• Teach a minimum number of credit hours per academic year, as determined by the faculty contract.
• Participate in department-level strategic planning and budget process.
• Consult on the development and maintenance of coursework pertinent to professional practice.
• Interact and communicate successfully with a diverse population.
• Act in a way that embodies the mission, vision and values of The Chicago School.
• Adhere to all confidentiality requirements.
• Attend Faculty Council meetings.
• Attend MFT State and Regional meetings (as applicable), especially in needed locations outside of Southern California.
• Maintain appropriate records (e.g., PATTR) for programs from which students are being placed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Division Chair and Campus Director of the Office of Placement and Training.

Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (graduation from a COAMFTE-accredited doctoral program preferred) or a related discipline.
• 2 -3 years of professional training experience preferred.
• Licensure as a Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) in at least one state or jurisdiction.
• AAMFT-Approved Supervisor eligible (AAMFT Approved Supervisor status preferred).
• Ability to travel periodically to a California campus location for required residencies (1x per year initially, which may increase in frequency as the distance learning modality grows).
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct oneself in a respectful and ethical manner.
• Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple deadlines while meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Learns actively to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Listens actively, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Thinks critically to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Communicates ideas and information effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, needs, and demands.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others effectively.
• Ability to Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Knowledge of local and national training and licensing requirements.
• Understanding and ability to navigate multiple levels of program hierarchies.
• Computer Proficiency
• MS Office

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Application:

To apply, please complete this application and include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, philosophy of supervision, and teaching philosophy/evaluations (if available). For more information about The Chicago School visit www.thechicagoschool.edu.

Compensation & Benefits

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The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.