Directors of Clinical Training

Job Title

Assistant Director of Clinical Training - Clinical Psychology

Job Location

Pasadena, CA, US

Job Overview

The Assistant Director of Clinical Training (ADCT) is a full-time staff position in the APA-accredited doctoral clinical psychology program at Fuller Theological Seminary's School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. The ADCT will support the administration of clinical field training for the Clinical Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs. This role involves being a key point of contact for students and field training sites, placement and mentorship of students, recruitment of training sites, and quality assurance of the student field training experience.

Compensation

Salary: $65,000 annually USD

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Clinical Training will:

• Work closely with the Director of Clinical Training and Clinical Administrative Coordinator in a team environment, under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Training (DCT).
• Manage the practicum field training process, including clinical evaluations, orientation meetings, and clinical training manuals.
• Oversee the placement process for students in clinical training sites, coordinating the annual practicum site fair and managing the practicum selection and placement process.
• Administer the first-year clinical training program, including oversight of the Practicum 0 committee and coordination with Practicum 0 faculty supervisors.
• Serve as a liaison to practicum training sites, recruiting new training sites, coordinating site visits, and maintaining communication.
• Mentor students in their clinical and professional development, coordinating professional development workshops and individual meetings.
• Provide remedial mentorship and guidance to students experiencing competency difficulties in clinical training, including individual meetings, remediation plans, referrals, and communication with training sites.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities with internship applicants, providing feedback, conducting mock interviews, and offering one-on-one meetings.
• Assist the DCT in developing clinical training policies and initiatives.
• Oversee and develop clinical training orientation and professional development meetings.
• Attend quarterly SCAPTP (Southern California Association of Psychology Training Programs) meetings to stay up to date on clinical training standards and requirements in the southern California area.
• Research the latest requirements and best practices in telehealth and COVID protocols in clinical training.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Director of Clinical Training.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Doctorate degree in psychology (PhD/PsyD) from an APA-accredited program.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of California (must become licensed within one year of hire date if eligible at the time of hire).
• Knowledge of APA Standards of Accreditation.
• Familiarity with the APPIC Internship placement process.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and professional staff.
• Commitment to clinical training and mentoring students.
• Significant experience in an academic or mental health setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

We're excited for you to apply!