This is a full-time and one-year role that starts September 2023, with an invitation to apply for a Staff Therapist position at the end of the year.

The Organization:

Through clinical services, education, and research, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is one of the nation’s leading relationship-based behavioral health organizations committed to strengthening and healing families, however you define family. We provide services across all life stages, families, individuals, couples, children, and adolescents. Each year, we provide over 95,000 therapy sessions and educate over 800 graduate students to meet our communities' emerging behavioral health needs. When you join The Family Institute, you are joining a team of over 280 collaborators comprised of clinicians, educators, researchers, therapists-in-training, and administrators all focused on advancing the world of behavioral health.

The Role:

The Family Institute’s Postgrad Fellowship is a one-year opportunity for recently graduated, relationally minded systemic therapists. It is a commitment to further clinical and professional development and provides a path to integrate into and grow at The Family Institute. The community is rich with resources, including a number of consultation groups, monthly Grand Rounds learning events, and other CEU and learning events free of charge. During their year of fellowship, fellows will also engage in additional didactic opportunities with experts inside and outside of TFI, be provided clinical supervision with sought-after clinicians, and personal mentoring sessions. Fellows will be expected to contribute to TFI’s mission in various ways, and in return, can enjoy a supportive transition into the next step of their careers.

Job Requirements

We are seeking master's level clinicians interested in furthering their clinical and professional development. Clinicians who demonstrate cultural humility, passion for the work we do, and commitment to delivering scientifically informed treatment will be the best fit for our organization. This one-year program is most valuable to clinicians early in their careers, as it is specifically tailored to the developmental stage of a recently graduated (within two years) clinician.

Fellows must build and maintain a caseload, adhere to organizational policies (including timely documentation), attend required clinical meetings, engage in supervision and consultation, and attend all required fellowship activities, including workshops and didactic meetings, mentorship opportunities, and professional development sessions.

Additional Opportunities:

Fellows are encouraged to invest in their year-long experience by contributing to various opportunities at The Family Institute, such as:

• Contributing to academics by assisting in a master's level class
• Participating in a clinical, educational, or research program
• Presenting a topic to internal or external groups

Education/Experience

Fellowship applicants must:

• Possess a master's or doctoral degree in a relevant mental health discipline.
• Have at least 2 years of clinical supervision by a licensed mental health professional that unequivocally supports the candidate’s application.
• Have clinical interests that align with current service needs at The Family Institute. These are subject to change based on our staffing needs and demand for our services.

Vaccination Statement

For the safety and well-being of our community, The Family Institute requires employees to submit proof of an up-to-date COVID vaccination and booster record upon employment.

EOE Statement

The Family Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

The Family Institute believes in providing access to employment opportunities to people with disabilities.