Associate Director/Director of Clinical Training, Clinical Psychology – Washington, D.C.
Posted: 27 May, 2022Organization: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Location: Washington DC
About the Clinical Psychology Program at the Washington DC Campus
The Clinical Psychology Program at the Washington DC Campus is a flagship program at The Chicago School. The Washington DC program started in 2010 and is accredited by the American Psychological Association. The program is known for its active and engaged student body, nationally and internationally recognized faculty, and dedication to social justice and diversity. Graduates of the Clinical Psychology Program go on to be highly sought-after practitioners and experts in their field. The Clinical Psychology Program is committed to racial/ethnic, LGBTQ, and gender diversity among our faculty and student body. Diverse candidates are strongly urged to apply. The campus is located in downtown Washington, DC, and is in close proximity to numerous cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Role in Brief
The Assistant Director/Director of Clinical Training of the Clinical Psychology Program at the Washington DC Campus of The Chicago School oversees the practicum and internship training for students in our doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. Successful candidates will join a diverse and cohesive faculty of outstanding practitioner-scholars. The Assistant Director/Director of Clinical Training reports to the Department Chair.
This position will be based at the Washington DC Campus, with opportunities for flexible work arrangements. As noted below, this position also requires regular visits to training sites in the local area.
Note: Associate Director/Director of Clinical Training title and salary is determined on experience and skills.
Primary Areas of Responsibility
Support students in all aspects of their clinical training experiences, including site selection and review of application materials, and monitoring student progress and outcomes.
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).
Maintain a teaching load as assigned
Qualifications:
Licensed clinical or counseling psychologist with a doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program
Experience with supervision and training of graduate-level students is preferred
Teaching experience at the graduate level is preferred
Valid driver’s license and access to a car to visit training sites as needed
About The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is a growing nonprofit university with seven in-person locations across the United States, an online campus, and education partnerships worldwide. The Chicago School is a minority-majority university with 6,000+ students across 35+ degree programs in psychology, behavioral health, nursing, and health sciences. The Chicago School is committed to creating a diverse pipeline of future professionals who will fundamentally improve the health and well-being of future generations of diverse communities.
Founded in 1979 by a group of psychologists and educators, The Chicago School has grown into a dominant and globally respected leader in the fields of psychology and behavioral health sciences and has a burgeoning nursing and health sciences presence. Today, The Chicago School has an annual operating budget of nearly $150M and employs nearly 600 full-time faculty and staff.
As an institution, The Chicago School is deeply committed to student success, innovation, and community impact. Our students are meaningfully connected in their communities, donating more than 1.2 million service hours per year through field work and practicum opportunities.
As a leading educator in psychology, The Chicago School is committed to creating a diverse pipeline of future professionals who will positively impact the mental health and well-being of the individuals and communities they serve.
The Chicago School is part of the TCS Education System, a nonprofit system of colleges advancing student success and community impact.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, with limited exemptions, as a condition of employment.
