Director of Clinical Training (DCT)

UO HR Website•Portland, OR

19h

About The Position

The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon invites applications for a Director of Clinical Training (DCT) to join our clinical faculty. This is a 9-month career faculty position in the clinical professor series, with an additional one-month summer appointment compensated accordingly. The DCT plays a pivotal leadership role in the Child Behavioral Health Program, overseeing practicum placements, coordinating field-based training experiences, and preparing students for internship and employment in child behavioral health roles. The DCT works closely with the Director of Child Behavioral Health and program faculty to ensure that clinical training is high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive. As a member of the clinical faculty, the DCT will also: Provide clinical supervision to child behavioral health trainees in applied settings (e.g., schools, healthcare, and mental health systems) Maintain strong communication and alignment with staff in partner settings Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to youth mental health, aligned with their professional expertise Contribute to the preparation of students to deliver evidence-based services and engage effectively with youth and families from diverse backgrounds

Requirements

Doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field; or a master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field
Six years of post-degree experience aligned with the Institute’s promotion policy, including contributions to teaching, service, scholarship, and professional engagement
Licensed or license-eligible in Oregon in a relevant behavioral health profession (e.g., clinical psychology, school psychology, counseling, clinical social work)
Formal training and experience in cognitive-behavioral and behavioral interventions for youth
Formal training and experience training or supervising behavioral health providers
Expertise in delivering and/or supervising evidence-based interventions for common child/adolescent behavioral health concerns (e.g., CBT, behavioral parent training, classroom management)
Demonstrated ability to support students from historically and persistently underserved communities, including students of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and students with disabilities
Knowledge of effective strategies for working with diverse faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders
Ability to collaborate across disciplines to meet behavioral health needs in educational and healthcare settings
Commitment to addressing systemic and institutional factors contributing to disparities in child and adolescent behavioral health
Maintenance of an active Oregon professional license aligned with training

Nice To Haves

Experience in school-based mental health and/or integrated behavioral health
Experience teaching courses aligned with the child behavioral health curriculum
Experience supervising clinical skill development in inclusive and equitable ways
Experience with universal behavioral health screening in K–12 schools or healthcare systems

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain partnerships with schools, community agencies, and healthcare organizations for practicum placements
Supervise and mentor students in field placements
Lead efforts to prepare students for internship and employment, including professional development and licensure pathways
Collaborate on curriculum development related to clinical training
Support program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives