Austin AMFT is seeking motivated therapists to lead our organization in 2027, and the nomination window for Board positions is officially open.

Why serve?

You’ll shape the chapter’s vision and goals while receiving free membership, CEUs, and full event access.

Curious about the time committment?

Attend our upcoming events for more information or talk with any current Board member for details.

Our goal is for the Board to reflect the Austin therapy community’s diversity, and BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ therapists are strongly encouraged to apply.

LMFT licensure is not required. Mental health professionals of various licensures are welcome.

The following Austin AMFT Board positions are open for the 2027 term:

President-Elect

Program Director

Member-at-Large

Student Representative

President-Elect

The President-elect shall be a Clinical Member or Associate with a reasonable expectation of completing Clinical Member status before completion of the one (1) year term. The President-elect shall serve a term of one (1) year and shall succeed to the office of President. In order to succeed in the President’s position, the President-elect must be a Clinical Member. In the absence of the President, the President-elect performs the duty of President, including running the Organization’s board meetings and events.

• Respond in a timely manner (24-48 hrs) to member or community questions sent via email to AAMFT or through the website of AAMFT.  If this cannot be done, the President-elect will delegate this duty to the President or Past President for assistance.
• Do the announcements at monthly CEU luncheons.

Program Director

Program Director. The Program Director shall serve a term of two (2) years. The Program Director shall be responsible for the coordination of the Organization’s Continuing Education (CE) events, this includes selecting speakers, securing location, and submitting marketing materials to the Public Relations Director and Outreach Director for publication.

• recruit and handle logistics of our CEU speakers 
• attend all CEU events
• help with additional events as able

MEMBER-AT-LARGE

The Member-at-large shall serve a term of one (1) year. The Member-at-large’s duties and responsibilities are to support the Board of Directors where needed, tasks vary according to the needs of the Organization.

• Welcomes meeting attendees, informs attendees about upcoming events, opportunities and elections, and encourages membership.
• Assist at the registration table for monthly luncheon events.
• Assist other Board members in performing roles and responsibilities as needed.

Student Representative

The Student Representative shall serve a term of one (1) year. The Student Representative shall continue in their position on the board after graduation until the completion of their term as long as they are in good standing within the appropriate membership category. The Student Representative shall serve as a liaison between the Organization and local universities and help organize and promote student-focused membership and events.

• Welcomes meeting attendees, informs attendees about upcoming events, opportunities and elections, and encourages membership (especially students).
• Informs their affiliated university about AAMFT membership, events, and benefits of being involved in the organization.
• Helps organize, attend, and promote student-focused events (i.e. Student/Intern – Supervisor Meet & Greet events).
• Assist other Board members in performing roles and responsibilities as needed.