Director, Psychological Clinic, College of the Liberal Arts

Penn State University•University Park, IL

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at Penn State seeks a full-time Director for the Penn State Psychological Clinic. The clinic is a fully licensed outpatient community mental health center serving the region and a training and research site for the Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology. Its services include psychological and neuropsychological assessment for adults, adolescents, and children; psychological and psychiatric outpatient treatment for adults, including people with serious mental illness and personality pathology; treatment for families, adolescents, and children; and school-based intervention programs. The Director will hold a full-time Academic Administrator appointment in a non-tenure-track clinical faculty position at the rank of Clinical Professor or Associate Clinical Professor. Rank and term length will be commensurate with experience; this is a term position, with the length discussed during the interview process. Continuation beyond the term will depend on university need, performance, and/or funding availability. The start date is negotiable, and the university seeks to fill the position immediately. The role is primarily administrative, with responsibility for coordinating clinical services, overseeing compliance and licensing and adherence to state and federal regulations, supervising staff, consulting with community agencies, and administering the budget. Additional duties include supervising graduate students in evidence-based therapy and assessment, developing programs, and facilitating clinical research. The Director will participate fully in the clinical doctoral program and university community. There is no expectation of being on call outside working hours, although consultation may be requested during business hours.

Requirements

Doctorate from an APA- or PCSAS-approved program.
Completion of an accredited internship.
Eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania by the appointment date.
Submit a letter of application, CV, and statements describing clinic administration/leadership experience, clinical training and expertise, and approach to clinical supervision.
Complete required background clearances, including Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal (FBI) fingerprint criminal background check.
Successfully complete a credit history check.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of clinical administrative experience.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and mental health law.
Exemplary interest in integrating science and practice.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical practice and supervision.
Selected reprints are welcome but not required.