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Director - Texas Tech University Family Therapy Clinic (FTC)

Position Number: 7277765
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Counseling

Director - Texas Tech University Family Therapy Clinic (FTC)
Lubbock
45194BR
Comm Family Addict Sciences CFAS

Position Description
Directs, plans, coordinates and supervises the operations and activities of a specialized unit or small department; develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities. Serves as liaison with university personnel and community at large. Works under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative and independent judgement.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College
The Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month instructor position with the Couple, Marriage, & Family Therapy Program in the Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. We welcome applicants with strong teaching, clinical supervision, and clinic administration experience. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching at the graduate level and experience with clinical administration in a community mental health, university clinic, or similar setting. In addition, the ideal candidate will be effective working collaboratively with clinical faculty, supporting graduate students, and providing administrative oversight for client service operations and community interactions within the Texas Tech University Family Therapy Clinic (FTC). The successful candidate will contribute to the operation and continued development of the FTC through clinical administration, student support, community engagement, and coordination of clinic systems and procedures that support clinical training and service delivery.

Major/Essential Functions
During the Fall, Spring, and Summer academic semesters, the instructor will dedicate approximately 20 hours per week to teaching undergraduate or graduate courses within the CFAS Department and approximately 20 hours per week supporting the clinical teaching and administrative functions of the Texas Tech University Family Therapy Clinic (FTC). Responsibilities may include:

Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy Program and related CFAS programs.
Supporting clinical training and supervision activities for graduate student therapists.
Assisting with practicum and internship coordination activities, including communication with placement sites, our clinical communities of interest, and tracking required documentation.
Ensure that the program's practice component is in compliance with state, provincial, and national laws and practice requirements.
Supporting daily clinic operations, clinic policies and procedures, and maintenance of professional and ethical standards of care.
Serving as a point of contact for clients and community members seeking services through the FTC.
Assisting with clinic scheduling systems, clinical documentation procedures, and electronic patient management systems.
Supporting clinic data collection, outcome monitoring, and reporting procedures used for program evaluation, accreditation, and research support.
Collaborating with faculty, staff, and graduate assistants to support clinic operations and student development.
Participating in program governance related to clinical training.
Assisting with community outreach, promotional activities, and relationship-building efforts with referral sources and community partners.
Supporting clinic-related events, trainings, and professional development activities.

Required Qualifications
Earned doctorate in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy or closely related field. AAMFT Approved Supervisor or AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate status. Minimum of two years of college-level teaching experience, preferably at the graduate level. Experience with administrative operations of a community mental health clinic, university training clinic, or similar clinical setting. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, clinical documentation procedures, and AAMFT ethical guidelines. Demonstrated capacity to support graduate student clinical development and work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Experience utilizing electronic patient management systems, scheduling systems, or clinical databases.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience coordinating practicum, internship, or clinical placement activities.
Experience supporting COAMFTE-accredited training programs.
Experience writing reports and tracking data needed for clinical grants, contracts, accreditation, or outcome assessment.
Experience supporting clinic outcome monitoring, assessment procedures, or program evaluation activities.
Experience supervising graduate assistants, student workers, or clinical support staff.
Experience with community outreach, referral development, or public engagement activities.
Competence in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and clinic management software systems.

Pay Range
$65,200 - $84,800 - $104,300

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.