Assistant or Associate Professor and Director of the Psychological Services Center

University of Maine System • Orono, ME

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About The Position

The Department of Psychology at the University of Maine invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant or Associate Professor and Director of the Psychological Services Center. This is a 10.5-month (September 1st through July 15th), position with administrative, clinical, supervisory, research, and teaching responsibilities.

This position provides unique opportunities for a clinical psychologist interested in a career that combines leadership, research, and teaching. We encourage applicants with experience integrating clinical research and service or who can envision innovative approaches to such integration.

The director is responsible for administration and leadership of the Psychological Services Center
[https://umaine.edu/directory/ums_directory/psychological-services-center/] (PSC), the in-house training clinic for the doctoral program in clinical psychology. The program [https://umaine.edu/academics/clinical-psychology-ph-d/] has enjoyed continuous APA accreditation since 1975 and is the only accredited clinical psychology program in the state. Every student in the doctoral program starts their practicum training at the PSC, under close supervision of the director and clinical supervisors. Students carry PSC cases throughout their training. The director of the PSC works closely with the other clinical faculty to assure that student’s clinical experiences align with the program’s mission and values.

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu [http://umaine.edu/]. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism [https://themainehighlands.com/places-to-visit/greater-bangor-region/] to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in psychology with a specialization in clinical psychology (or closely related discipline) from a training program that is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
• Completion of APA accredited predoctoral internship.
• Licensed to practice psychology in Maine or license eligible within one year of employment.
• Strong clinical skills including: Psychological assessment Psychotherapy Consultation
• Strong skills in verbal and written communication, organization, and interpersonal interaction.
• Ability to function in a variety of roles (e.g., supervisor, clinician, teacher/mentor, administrator).
• Ability to use independent judgement, and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
• Evidence of proficiency engaging with external organizations and with members of the public, consistent with the responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to travel (normally requiring a driver's license)

Nice To Haves

• Research program that aligns with the mission of the PSC.
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
• Experience providing clinical supervision.
• Training and experience in child and adolescent clinical psychology.
• Record of scholarship related to evidence-based practice, implementation science, or clinical instruction.
• Evidence of participation in collaborative research.
• Tele-behavioral health training and experience.
• Record of organizing/providing professional development experience for psychologists.
• Experience teaching and/or mentoring doctoral students.
• Evidence of success at securing external funding for research or teaching.

Responsibilities

• Administration of the Psychological Services Center including managing the clinic budget, waiting list, case and supervisor assignments, marketing, contracts, and interactions with the public.
• Supervising the graduate student associate director.
• Working with the director of clinical training to assure that there is adequate clinical supervision available for student clinicians and to arrange and oversee external practicum placements; the director is the program’s contact person for supervisors at external practicum sites.
• Representing the PSC to the public and identifies, secures, and stewards creative revenue generating partnerships to provide much needed services to Maine citizens and valuable experiential learning opportunities for students (e.g., with school systems, government agencies, nonprofits).
• Ensuring that the clinic’s facilities (e.g., IT, physical plant) are maintained and updated as needed.
• Advising and collaborating with the rest of the department’s clinical faculty in all matters related to students’ clinical training.
• Organizing and leading an orientation to the Psychological Services Center each year (typically in June) for students enrolled in Practicum (PSY691) for the first time. For example, the director will cover clinical interviewing, case record writing, and emergency planning for student clinicians in their orientation to the PSC.
• Participating in service on campus as appropriate. Service to the profession and the public is also recognized.
• Serving as a clinical supervisor of student-clinicians and is available to provide supervision on an ad hoc temporary basis as needed.
• Course assignments are determined by the chair in consultation with the faculty member and will include undergraduate and graduate courses relevant to the faculty member’s expertise. Mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students is also expected.
• Develop and maintain an active and productive research program, including pursuit of external funding for research.

Benefits

• tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
• comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
• retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree