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Associate Director of Clinical Training, Clinical Psychology - Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology,

Clinical Psy.D

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Last Posted:

Tue, Jul 11th, '23

Deadline:

Open until filled

Start Date:

TBD

Last Updated:

Tue, Jul 11th, '23

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Full Time

Associate Director of Clinical Training, Clinical Psychology - Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)

Job Description:
Founded in 1979, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an independent professional graduate school with a dynamic student body and a professionally accomplished faculty. Our curriculum and training opportunities prepare graduates to deliver outstanding professional services emphasizing the ability to understand and work with diverse populations.

We are currently searching for an Associate Director of Clinical Training to join our Washington, DC Campus.
The Associate Director of Clinical Training serves as an integral member of the Clinical Psy.D. program and assist the Direct of Clinical Training in overseeing students' practicum and internship experiences. The Associate Director of Clinical Training acts as a secondary adviser to students related to their professional goals and development. This person works collaboratively with training site supervisors, as well as academic program faculty advisors on training related manners. This position reports to the Clinical Psy.D. Director of Clinical Training.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule that reflects three days on campus and two days remote.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist students in site selection and review of application materials for practicum and doctoral internship.

Assist students who are encountering issues related to their practicum and internship experience.

Monitor progress of practicum performance, including evaluations, hour logs, and related paperwork.

Track data related to practicum and internship placements.

Advise on and engage in remediation planning for students.

Communicate with academic department around issues of professional development, training concerns, rules and regulations, and the search and placement process.

Participate in department-level strategic planning.

Consult on the development and maintenance of coursework pertinent clinical training.

Teach 6 credits, as assigned by the Clinical Psy.D. Department Chair.

Participate in re-accreditation efforts.

Interact and communicate successfully with a diverse population.

Act in a way that embodies the mission, vision and values of The Chicago School.

Maintain ethical behavior and the ability to demonstrate ethical decision making related to training concerns.

Develop and maintain a network of practicum sites, including visiting sites and building relationships with site supervisors.

Engage in site visits with existing sites for site maintenance, sites with student issues, and new sites for development (at least two sites per month).

Adhere to all confidentiality requirements.

Attend Faculty Council meetings and serve on a Faculty Council Committee.

Attend Clinical PsyD. Department meetings.

Attend DC Directors of Clinical Training meetings.

Engage with the Admissions process through presentations and interviews of and to candidates.

Assist the Director of Clinical Training and Department Chair with the collection and storage of licensure data.

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Training.

Qualifications:

Doctoral-level, licensed Clinical or Counseling Psychologist. Must be an APA accredited doctoral program.

Valid driver's license and access to a car to visit training sites as needed.

Prior experience with supervision and training of graduate level students.

Prior teaching at the graduate level.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Conduct oneself in respectful and ethical manner.

Demonstrate an ability to effectively make decisions under pressure and to successfully lead others.

Display strong time management skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple deadlines while meeting or exceeding expectations.

Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.

Actively seek an understanding of the implications related to changing regulations/requirements and their impact on current and future decisions related to the Office of Placement & Training and the field of clinical training.

Think critically to identify the cost and benefit of alternative approaches and/or solutions to problems.

Communicate ideas and information effectively in both verbal and written format.

Demonstrate an ability to adapt to changing circumstances, needs, and demands.

Maintain knowledge of local and national training and licensing requirements.

Demonstrate the capacity to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identify the most qualified professionals to contribute to the Office of Placement & Training.

Understand and navigate multiple levels of program hierarchies.

Computer Proficiency in MS Office.

To apply, visit: https://tcsedsystem.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TCSPP/details/Associate-Director-of-Clinical-Training--Clinical-Psychology---Washington--DC_R0008681?locations=0cec31c30163019ffea5a764e149a600

Compensation & Benefits
This opportunity is budgeted at $75,000-85,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.