Clinical Field Education Director

William James College•Providence, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

William James College is seeking a full-time Director of Field Education & Clinical Training for its Clinical Psychology Doctoral (Psy.D.) Program in Providence, Rhode Island. This role is crucial during a period of growth for the college and increasing demand for behavioral healthcare. The position involves administrative leadership of clinical placement operations, establishing and managing field placement opportunities, and teaching responsibilities. The Director will be responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships with field sites, overseeing administrative compliance and contracts, acting as a liaison for trainee performance, and teaching experiential seminar courses for doctoral students.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited institution.
Current, active, and unencumbered license as a Psychologist in the State of Rhode Island (or eligible for immediate endorsement prior to hire date).
Minimum of 3–5 years of post-licensure clinical experience.
Experience with clinical supervision, field training administration, or academic teaching at the graduate level.
Demonstrated familiarity with APA accreditation standards regarding doctoral field training and competencies.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational and contract-management abilities with acute attention to regulatory documentation.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills for collaborating with external health systems, community partners, faculty, and students.
Familiarity with the Rhode Island healthcare and mental health ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and establish formal relationships with local and regional clinical field training sites (hospitals, community mental health centers, forensic facilities, and private practices) aligned with APA accreditation standards.
Draft, execute, track, and maintain field site contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), supervisor qualifications, and required documentation.
Maintain a centralized, secure database of site agreements, student placement evaluations, supervisor credentials, and training site profiles.
Advise and guide doctoral students through the practicum application, matching, and placement processes.
Monitor student progress, clinical hours, and competencies across training sites.
Serve as the primary administrative and clinical liaison between the academic program and site supervisors to resolve trainee performance concerns, site grievances, or supervisory challenges.
Conduct site visits and evaluations to maintain quality assurance across all affiliated field training locations.
Teach core practicum seminar and field education support courses for doctoral students actively engaged in clinical training.
Facilitate case presentations, peer supervision models, and discussions on ethics, professional development, and clinical competencies.
Participate in departmental governance, faculty meetings, student admissions, and program committee work as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and objectives of the position and the mission of the College.