ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

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Basic Responsibilities:

A. Provide weekly group supervision for the Internship courses (MFTO 591-598) and Internship Continuation (MFTO 617, 698, 692, 693), if required
B. Participate with the program faculty in planning, development, and implementation of the Internship portion of the curriculum.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

A. Provide weekly group supervision for the Internship courses (MFTO 591-598) and Internship Continuation (MFTO 617, 698, 692, 693), if required
1. Conduct weekly synchronous supervision sessions.
2. Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical.
3. Facilitate class size of approximately 8 students.
4. Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries regarding course material or academic matters.
5. Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner.
6. Provide supervision about case management skills, general clinical issues, developing clinical skills, and Internship site dynamics.
7. Support students as they prepare for the Capstone Theory of Change Paper and Clinical Presentation.
8. Enter final course grades by deadline.

9. Alert faculty and/or program director to any student issues. This includes performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.) and policy violation issues (e.g. plagiarism).
10. Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Faculty Guidelines, and those specified by ACU’s College of Health and Human Services.

B. Participate with the program faculty in planning, development, and implementation of the Internship portion of the curriculum.
1. Provide feedback to the program director for program and/or course improvement.
2. Participate in Faculty Program Clinical Supervisor meetings, at least three times a year.
3. Attend/complete program and CHHS faculty training and provide credentialing/records updates as required.
4. Gain and maintain knowledge of trends and information pertaining to the program and field through current practice, professional reading, active research and/or continuing education.

Professional Development Requirements:

Skills
1. Attention to detail and follow through.
2. Time management skills.
3. Maintain confidentiality.
4. Computer proficiency.
5. Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities.
6. Provide quality instruction and support to students while maintaining academic and university standards at the master’s level.
7. Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.
8. Current and unencumbered licensure as a marriage and family therapist.
9. Current AAMFT-Approved Supervisor.
10. Knowledge of COAMFTE accreditation standards and processes.

Training Modules Required
1. Microsoft Word, Excel
2. Google Calendar, Mail, Sheets, and Docs
3. Canvas and Bridge (on-Line Learning Platforms)

IV. Qualifications:
 

Professional

1. Professional identity as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
2. Master’s degree in MFT. Preference is given to graduates from COAMFTE programs.
3. Current and unencumbered licensure as a marriage and family therapist.
4. Designation as a current AAMFT-Approved Supervisor.
5. Designation as an AAMFT-Approved Supervisor for at least 5 years.
6. Evidence of training in providing virtual supervision.
7. Instructional experience and working in a team environment, including in an online environment preferred.
8. Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.
9. Proficient in APA style.

Personal
1. Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
2. Ability to view and manage roles and responsibilities in relation to the larger mission, goals, and perspective of the University.
3. Collaborative nature, with the ability to build consensus.
4. Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
5. Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable.
6. Capacity to quickly learn new software applications.
7. Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.
8. Ability to demonstrate good judgment when interacting with students, other faculty, and staff.
9. Access to reliable internet connection.

Physical Demands:
A. Majority of work is performed in front of a computer and on the telephone; must have the ability to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods of time.
B. Manage conversations in person, online and by telephone.
C. Work well under pressure and manage stress well.
D. Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

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