Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor, Penn State Psychological Clinic
About The Position
The Department of Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill a full-time adult-track, Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor position for the Penn State Psychological Clinic. The Psychological Clinic is a comprehensive outpatient community mental health center and serves as the primary training and research site for the Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology. It is one of the largest clinics associated with a doctoral training program in the U.S., offering a wide range of services including psychological and neuropsychological assessment, outpatient treatment for various age groups and conditions, and psychiatric outpatient treatment. The clinic integrates research and practice, facilitating clinical investigations through a developed practice-research network. This is a non-tenure-line, term position, with the length of the term to be discussed during the interview process. Continuation beyond the initial term is contingent on university need, performance, and funding availability. The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty.
Requirements
- A Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a related field by the appointment date.
- Must be licensed or license eligible within 90 days of hire.
- Experience with conducting assessments.
- Experience providing evidence-based treatment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
- Experience with Psychodynamic Therapy/ies (e.g., Transference-Focused Therapy/TFP).
- Experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
- Knowledge of HIPPA regulations.
- Knowledge of mental health law.
- Exceptional interest in the integration of science and practice.
- Commitment to inclusion in clinical practice, teaching, and/or supervision.
Responsibilities
- Direct clinical care, including individual and group psychotherapy, assessment, and consultation, within the Psychological Clinic and/or contracted community agencies.
- A combination of undergraduate/classroom teaching.
- Graduate practicum teaching.
- Supervision of Clinical Psychology PhD students.
- Resident and online instruction.
- Normal university service.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Robust retirement plans.
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
