At The Family Institute, you will be part of a team of therapists, therapists-in-training, researchers, educators and other professionals who work together to strengthen and strengthen and heal children, couples, families and individuals while advancing behavioral health through research and education.
Our Core Values
At The Family Institute, the following values guide us.
Excellence
We see ourselves as leading the behavioral health field and show up as leaders in our roles.
Integrity
We serve our mission with courage and a strong work ethic.
Knowledge
We utilize the best available information, practices, and research to guide our decision making.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We honor and value the dignity of all individuals.
The Family Institute aims to build an organizational culture where equity is centered in all systems, practices, and services, and where differences are deeply valued and wholly embraced. The guiding principles include continuously reflecting, intentionally collaborating, and being honest. These principles are operationalized through behaviors such as being feedback-oriented, growth-minded, data-driven, inclusive, empathetic, respectful, authentic, accountable, and transparent.
Competitive Benefits
Health
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance for employees and family
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Financial
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 403B Retirement Savings Plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Time Off
- Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Time
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Floating Holiday
- Paid Jury Duty
- Bereavement Leave
- Day of Service
- Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Dues for one Professional Organization
- Professional Development
The Family Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected class. We strive to create a working environment that is free of all forms of discrimination and one that promotes human dignity and mutual respect among all staff. We believe every member of our organization enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, to identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.
We Partner to See Change
Together, we are reshaping how relationship-based behavioral health impacts our society.
Within the behavioral health community, The Family Institute at Northwestern University has a reputation for excellence within the realm of clinical work. There are leading experts and knowledgeable clinicians working here and there are wonderful opportunities for clinical growth. I feel appropriately supported in my clinical work and feel valued and respected as a therapist.
Daniel Lopez
Associate Director, Trauma
I've been working at The Family Institute for 21 years. Joining this organization was an outstanding decision, no regrets — The Family Institute's mission and values mirror my belief system, and I like our dedication to educating and training young marriage and family therapists to be excellent clinicians and thought leaders in the field. We have a lot of superstars in the field of marriage and family therapy here, and to be able to rub shoulders with them has been a wonderful experience for me. I would encourage anyone to come to The Family Institute. It's a very supportive and validating place to work.
David Taussig
Core Faculty member of the Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy Program
I have been lucky enough to work at The Family Institute for a little over 4 years. Each day I feel excited about the work that we are doing. I work alongside a team of leaders who are intentional about the work that we do and are always striving to improve our processes to continue to support not only families, couples, children, and individuals in our community but the team members at TFI, as well. I feel fortunate to work for a company who supports me both personally and professionally.
Rachel Rosen
Client Care Manager
I’ve always envisioned The Family Institute as the “gold standard” within behavioral mental health. Working alongside some of the world’s top leaders in research, education, and clinical expertise opens doors to be both inspired and challenged as a professional. I strongly value the flexibility to collaborate with clients from various life paths while engaging in evidence-based practices that improve the collective health of our communities. As a full-time therapist and mom of two kids, I am grateful for a workplace that supports me thriving both personally and professionally.
Karla Hargrove
Therapist, Mindfulness & Behavioral Therapies Program
