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NEW LISTINGS!!!! 

May 29, 2013

DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL TRAINING, MFT PROGRAMS
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF FAMILY LIFE

2086 JFSB, BYU, Provo, UT  84602
(801) 422-9093  Fax:  (801) 422-0230

Starting Date:  August 2013
Applications will be reviewed beginning July 1, 2013
Salary Commensurate with qualifications

Job Classification:  University Faculty, Professional Track

Position Description: 
The Director of Clinical Training will be responsible for teaching graduate clinical classes, such as clinical practicum in marriage and family therapy.  The director will also be responsible for managing internship and externship sites for students and job placements opportunities for graduates, including coordination of and providing supervision.  In addition, s/he will act as a liaison between the MFT program and BYU Comprehensive Clinic, including responsibilities for case assignment, coordinating training and research elements associated with clinical research projects.  The director will also be in charge of coordinating and assisting the program director with a variety of clinical and education experiences and requirements, such as organizing alumni summer lecture series and accreditation documentation preparation. This position is professional track, not professorial, and does not require research to obtain continuing faculty status.

Educational and Experience Requirements:
A Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy (all but dissertation candidates will be considered) is required. All applicants must also hold current AAMFT Approved Supervisor Status and have experience in training and supervising MFT students. A background in and experience with conducting clinical research is preferred, but not required.  Candidates must also be familiar with state licensure and national certification requirements (i.e., AAMFT) for MFTs, as well as able to mentor students through the process of obtaining these designations.  Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to work in a cooperative and service oriented manner with other staff, faculty, and administrators both in the Comprehensive Clinic and across campus.

Description of the School of Family Life and University: (http://familylife.byu.edu)
The School of Family Life (SFL), in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences, is one of the largest and most dynamic programs of its kind in the United States. SFL offers two undergraduate majors: Family Life, with emphases in Human Development and Marriage and Family Studies, and Family and Consumer Sciences Education.  The school has nearly 40 full-time faculty members and more than 700 undergraduate majors. SFL also offers MS and Ph.D. degrees in Marriage, Family, and Human Development, and in Marriage and Family Therapy.  There are approximately 80 students in the MS or Ph.D. programs in the School. Brigham Young University is one of the largest private universities in the U.S. and is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  The university has approximately 30,000 students and 1,300 faculty. Located at the foot of the Wasatch Mountain range, the university is located in Provo, Utah, a community of approximately 90,000. 

BYU is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Application Procedure:
Potential applicants can visit the University’s web page at http://www.byu.edu (employment).  Applicants must apply on-line at https://yjobs.byu.edu and attach a current curriculum vita. In addition, please send a letter of application, 2-3 reprints/preprints or other writing samples, and three letters of recommendation to Jonathan Sandberg, Ph.D., School of Family Life Search Committee Chair, 266 TLRB, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602.  Inquiries may be directed to Professor Sandberg (jonathan_sandberg@byu.edu).

 

May 24, 2013

MASTER LEVEL THERAPIST
NEW HAVEN RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER

Description

New Haven Residential Treatment Center is seeking a Full-Time Master Level Therapist. New Haven is a residential treatment center for adolescent girls and their families. After fifteen years working together, our treatment team is one of the most experienced in the field of girls’ adolescent treatment. We believe in delivering clinically sophisticated therapies in a context of love and connection. We view the family as the most important system to engage in the healing of any one of its members. At New Haven, our treatment is family focused, values based, and multi-systemic; these three foundational elements make for a clinically sophisticated program that puts relationship at the center of the healing process.

Opportunities in this position include Individual, Family, and Group therapy. Strong applicants will possess an affinity for Relational, Experiential and Systemic modalities. Applicants must possess skills in discernment, therapeutic theory, intervention and teaching techniques. Planning, implementing and adjusting a course of treatment are required. Applicants must be capable of holding appropriate boundaries with students and their parents, have the ability to assess and interpret student behavior, and are able to make critical decisions based on input from multiple sources. New Haven employs a Team Delivery Model of treatment, engaging representatives from Clinical, Residential, Recreational Therapy, Nursing, and Academics in our Treatment Team. We have a unique clinical program with a rich learning and supportive atmosphere. New Haven has two campuses in Utah - one in Spanish Fork and the other in Saratoga Springs. For more information about New Haven please visit our website: http://www.newhavenrtc.com

Qualifications

ü  Masters in MSW, CSW, LCSW, CMHC or MFT.

ü  Licensed in the State of Utah

ü  Two years working as a licensed therapist

ü  One year working in a residential setting

ü  Ability to pass a Utah State background check

ü  Able to work with a team

ü  Good verbal and written communication

ü  Experience in treating youth

ü  Professional documentation and charting skills

Compensation: Competitive Salary (DOE) & Competitive Benefits

Category:  Clinical
Location:  Spanish Fork, UT

For more information, or to apply, submit resume to: hr@newhavenrtc.com