Associate Director of Clinical Training

 

Alliant University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas:  Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement.  The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations.  Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.  Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

 

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Alliant University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

 

Our Vision:
An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

 

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• Inclusion: We value and engage the rich diversity of the Alliant community.
• Mentoring: We provide guidance and create enabling environments for success.
• Passion: We bring enthusiasm, creativity, and authenticity to our work.
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• Communication: We are responsive, transparent, and respectful in our interactions.
• Teamwork: We collaborate to develop innovative solutions for our community.

 

 

Position Summary:

The Associate Director of Clinical Training (ADCT), under the general direction of the Director of Clinical Training (DCT), provides operational and student support in the Office of Professional Training (OPT). The ADCT is responsible for implementing procedures for internship, supporting PhD and PsyD clinical psychology students through the internship application process, and serving as a liaison between students and internship sites throughout the internship year. The ADCT works collaboratively with the DCT and PsyD and PhD Program Directors to ensure students are prepared for the internship application process and that sites meet educational standards of the programs. The successful candidate will be a licensed clinical psychologist and have knowledge of best practices related to doctoral-level clinical training. Excellent initiative, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are required.

 

Salary Range: $43.58 – $48.13 an hour ($51,000 – $56,323 annualized), Non-Exempt, Part-Time, 22.5 hours per week.

Benefits Plans Include: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Benefit Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Plan, Transportation Spending Account, Employee Tuition Waiver.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

•             A doctoral degree (PsyD or PhD) in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited college or university.

•             Completion of an APA-accredited internship.

Experience:

•             2-3 years of professional experience at the post-doctoral level.

•             Familiarity with clinical or counseling psychology at the graduate level.

•             Experience in facilitating learning.

Licensure, Certifications, etc.: Licensed Clinical Psychologist or licensed-eligible in the State of California. Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance.

 

Skills:

•             Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel, and familiar with Canvas, SharePoint, or other Student Information System (SIS) platforms.

•             Knowledge of graduate education and training in psychology.

•             Possess a vision and commitment to clinical training.

•             Be able to establish and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with training sites.

•             Excellent interpersonal, phone, writing, and problem-solving skills.

•             Ability to work in a cooperative and service-oriented manner with faculty, staff, and other University administrators. Good supervisory skills of both staff and students.

•             Well-developed clinical expertise.

•             Pr