POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

The Director of the Wellness Counseling Center provides strategic and clinical leadership for CIIS’s internal mental health clinic, which serves enrolled students and functions as an approved predoctoral and postdoctoral training site for students in the Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) program. This role oversees all clinical operations, student wellness counseling services, and the supervision and training of predoctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows in full compliance with California Board of Psychology requirements.

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Director works at the intersection of Student Affairs and Clinical Training, ensuring high-quality, culturally responsive mental health services while cultivating a rigorous, ethical training environment grounded in integrative and justice-centered practice.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF INTEGRAL STUDIES

California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) is an internationally recognized leader in integral education. CIIS strives to embody spirit, intellect, and wisdom in service of individuals, communities, and the earth. CIIS has an enrollment of over 2,000 students pursuing degrees and professional certificates in a variety of academic programs in its schools of Consciousness and Transformation, Professional Psychology and Health, Undergraduate Studies, and our research centers and global initiatives.

CIIS is a mosaic of faces and philosophies, and backgrounds and beliefs. Like our faculty and staff, students are intellectually engaged and socially active. Each day brings new experiences that broaden horizons and hone critical thinking. Programs, both inside the classroom and throughout the University, inspire creativity, nurture community, cultivate curiosity, and foster social good. In addition, CIIS offers a dynamic array of events through its Public Programs, including conversations, workshops, continuing education, and conferences and hosts a vibrant art exhibition series. The University also provides low-cost mental health services to the San Francisco Bay Area through its 6 award-winning community counseling clinics. CIIS is accredited by the Western Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). 

CIIS strives to cultivate a culture of inclusion and belonging as part of its Seven Commitments. We honor and celebrate diversity of all types. Our diverse and inclusive culture brings us together in ways that empower everyone to connect, belong, and grow.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution.
• California Licensed Psychologist in good standing with the California Board of Psychology.
• Demonstrated experience supervising doctoral-level trainees and familiarity with BOP regulations for supervision, scope of practice, and training.
• Prior experience in a university counseling center, training clinic, or similar setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Wellness Counseling Center Leadership -50%

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the on-campus and virtual Wellness Counseling Center.
• Provide direct clinical oversight and ensure continuity of care for students receiving psychological services (up to 12 sessions per academic year).
• Provide direct service to include therapy, supervision, and didactic trainings.
• Serve on Student Affairs leadership team, including bi-weekly Student Affairs meetings and monthly CARE team case consultations.
• Consult on crisis intervention and student behavioral concerns, including weekend intensives/residences support during academic terms.
• Act as clinical liaison with external partners (e.g., TimelyCare) and collaborate with Academic Program Chairs, Faculty, and Graduate Advisors.

Clinical Training & Supervision (Psy.D. Program) - 50%

• Direct the predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship program housed within the Center.
• Train and supervise Psy.D. interns and postdoctoral associates, ensuring all clinical training activities comply with Board of Psychology regulations, ethical standards, and accreditation guidelines.
• Supervise the Postdoctoral Clinic Manager and coordinate all supervisor assignments.
• Develop and implement the clinical training curriculum, including orientation, didactics, seminars, and case conferences
• Conduct weekly individual and group supervision sessions; maintain evaluation, documentation, and performance review processes.
• Oversee clinical documentation and ensure all records meet legal, ethical, and institutional standards.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Training Committee and Psy.D. administration, meeting monthly to ensure alignment with training and clinical goals.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep knowledge of ethical, legal, and clinical standards in higher education mental health.
• Experience with clinical program development, evaluation, and training oversight.
• Commitment to integrative, relational-psychodynamic approaches informed by social justice and liberation psychology.
• Experience leading outreach, workshops, or mental health education initiatives.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across academic and administrative units.
• Demonstrated excellence in multicultural counseling and inclusive care practices.