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 and children and adolescents. Each year, we provide over 95,000 therapy sessions and educate over 800 graduate students to meet the emerging behavioral health needs of our communities. 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.

We currently have an opening for a full-time staff psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Our ideal candidate possesses a strong background in using CBT to treat a wide range of client concerns including anxiety disorders, bodily-focused repetitive behaviors, OCD and related disorders, and depression.

Primary Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include effectively managing a clinical caseload (26 sessions weekly), being a collaborative member of our Clinical Services team, demonstrating an ongoing investment in professional development and ability to build and maintain a clinical practice within Chicagoland. Opportunities for teaching, clinical supervision and program development may be available for qualified applicants.

Competitive benefits include, but not limited to:

• Paid Time Off
• Professional liability insurance
• Dues for one Professional organization
• Continued education opportunities
• Reimbursement for one professional conference
• Access to internal Continuing Education offerings
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account

Job Requirements

• Some evening hours are required, and Saturday and/or Sunday hours.

Education/Experience

• We are seeking Doctoral-level or Master-level clinicians (LCSW, LMFT, LCPC, Ph.D., Psy.D.)
• 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
• Applicants must be licensed, or nearly licensed, in Illinois

THE FAMILY INSTITUTE AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY is committed to strengthening and healing families from all walks of life through clinical service, education and research. As an affiliate of Northwestern University, we are a unique not-for-profit organization that is leading the way in all facets of marriage and family therapy. No other institution brings together such a concentration of knowledge, expertise, and academic credentials to help improve the lives of people in Chicago and around the globe. Persons of color and other minority social identities are especially welcome to apply.

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