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• Because there are often shortages of approved supervisors and many times approved supervisors are affiliated with other COAMFTE training programs, the number and viable options may be limited. However, many approved supervisors are often more than willing to help trainees so connecting with them can often be helpful. • If the number of viable options is limited and your state allows for licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) to supervisor for post-degree licensure, the AAMFT's www.Therapistlocator.net system can also be helpful. Similar to the "Approved Supervisor Directory," you can search this site by zip code and enter a mileage radius. • Some states also allow you to search for approved supervisors (e.g., Texas) on their regulatory board websites and others will let you search for licensed MFTs, which can also provide leads to qualified supervisors. 3. Keys to Finding a Qualified Local Systemic Clinical Supervisor A. Do Your Research • Where do these supervisors work? o Private practice? - Do they have large case load? - Will they charge for supervision? o Agency? - Are there practicum opportunities? - Do they hire students? B. Network, Network, Network. • Get an introduction (if possible) o Be knowledgeable of the supervisor and where they work o Sell yourself and the NCU MFT program - Give the supervisor the NCU web site (http://mft.ncu.edu) o Ask for leads if the supervisor cannot provide a practicum placement o Ask if the AAMFT-approved Supervisor is mentoring an AAMFT Approved Supervisor candidate In closing, Thomas Edison, the inventor of the electric light bulb, said, "Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration." Finding a clinical site takes work and persistence. With these tips to provide the one percent inspiration, plus your 99 percent perspiration (persistence), you should be able to find a clinical site. Good hunting!

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