Current Openings

Director of Clinical Training, Core Faculty

Reports to: Dean of the Graduate School

Department: Academics

FLSA Category: Exempt

Average Hours per Week: 40

Summary

The Director of Clinical Training is a Core Faculty position that oversees the arc of clinical training for The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology’s Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program. The clinical arc includes Listening Lab (non-clinical/ pre-clinical course for all degree programs), Pre-Internship, and Internship. This position is at least 51% teaching, with the remainder administrative, including supervision of part-time instructional staff serving as facilitators. We are building a creative community that is robustly Christian, deeply questioning, and profoundly human. The ideal candidate would be committed to the interdisciplinary dialogue between theology and psychology, as well as intercultural engagement.

Essential Functions

The Clinical Director is responsible to:  

Clinical Program Oversight

  • Develop and maintain the curriculum for the arc of clinical training courses in the MACP curriculum, which includes Listening Lab (for all degree programs), Pre-Internship, and Internship, including syllabi, assessment plans, and other materials.
  • Work closely with faculty and staff to coordinate the clinical training arc with other courses in the MACP curriculum.
  • Teach at least one section of each course in the clinical training arc (51% of a full-time teaching load).
  • Oversee the assessment of student learning across the clinical training arc, including the collection, review, and analysis of data, and the revision and ongoing development of assessment tools.
  • Oversee implementation of MACP Vocational Development Rubric, student reviews, and remediation plans arising from clinical training issues, in accordance with the appropriate relevant ethical codes (ie: ACA Code of Ethics [2014], F.6.b.).
  • Work in collaboration with Core Faculty around curricular review and assessment. 
  • Manage team communications (within and across the department) to maximize collaboration, troubleshooting and curriculum development.
  • Recruit, hire, train, and supervise part-time Listening Lab Leaders and Pre-Internship instructors teaching these courses; oversee the work of Core and Adjunct Faculty who teach in the clinical arc, including
    • Leading regular meetings/ongoing training with teaching teams.
    • Assessment of and feedback on job performance
    • Development of spiritual formation and cultural consciousness goals for Listening Lab courses.
    • Developing, implementing, and conducting instructor training.
    • Overseeing Listening Lab staff’s development of student’s self-awareness and understanding of the listening process(es).

Internship / Pre-Internship Site Development and Coordination

  • Oversee all student internship placements and liaise with site supervisors as needed.  
  • Develop, maintain, and strengthen new and existing pre-internship and Internship sites.
  • In cooperation administrative staff supporting the Pre-Internship and Internship programs, review and execute site specific affiliation agreements and MOUs.
  • Coordinate and oversee the work of administrative staff supporting the Internship program. This coordination and oversight includes but not limited to:  
    • Site visitation and assessment schedules, including meetings with site supervisors and interns for the purpose of establishing an active working relationship. These meetings include assessment of the site, limitations/strengths of The Seattle School trainings, curricular issues, and overall fit. These meetings develop a relationship with the supervisor from a “listening and learning” position. 
    • Revisions to the WA State Internship Handbook and Global and Domestic Handbook to align with the mission of The Seattle School.
    • Revisions of Pre-Internship and Internship evaluations and Weekly Assessment Tool.

Point of Contact for Students

  • In cooperation with Student & Academic Services, plan and execute events related to the clinical training arc, such as Listening Lab Orientation, Pre-Internship Orientation,  Internship Orientation, Internship Fair, New Intern Training, and regular opportunities for students to ask questions about the Internship process (currently in the format of “fireside chats.”)
  • In collaboration with the Registar, update and publish Pre-Internship Handbook, Internship Handbook(s) and Resource Guide(s) annually.
  • Orient students on Required Psychotherapy Policy, administer policy compliance and manage exceptions and related student concerns alongside the MACP faculty.
  • Meet with students as requested, or as needed.
  • In collaboration with the Admissions Review Committee, assess potential students’ readiness for clinical work.

Regular faculty responsibilities

  • Participate in faculty meetings, committee service, recruitment support,  and other functions that advance the institution. 
  • Collaborate on curriculum development and the program review process.
  • Advise and supervise counseling/psychology students.
  • Attend key institutional events as outlined in contracts, including Convocation, Faculty Retreats, Orientation, Residencies, Commencement, and others.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology.
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Washington State.

Required Qualifications: 

  • If no PhD or PsyD, MSW or MA in Clinical Psychology with LMHC or LCSW licensure in Washington State.
  • 5+ years of clinical experience in both private and public settings.
  • 4+ years of training experience.
  • 2+ years of administrative experience.
  • Previous teaching experience, especially in a higher education setting.
  • Excellent administrative and organization skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Alignment with and appreciation for the mission and values of The Seattle School.
  • Ability to incorporate the school’s Christian, integrative, and intercultural distinctives into teaching and service with a commitment to scholarly output.
  • Global engagement and a desire to contribute to and advance a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Compensation & Benefits

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology provides a competitive total compensation package (salary, benefits, time off, and more). This is a full-time position with on-campus and online teaching (with hybrid flexibility) and an annual salary range of $67,000 – $83,000, depending on rank (Assistant or Associate Professor). We offer health care benefits (medical, dental, vision life, and long-term disability), retirement benefits, a health savings account, subsidized ORCA bus pass, and tuition assistance benefits. We also offer a flexible, supportive environment with colleagues committed to a common mission. For more information on The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, visit www.theseattleschool.edu.  

Application Process

To apply please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae, philosophy of training (which should include how their training/teaching would contribute to and advance a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion), and completed Employment Application (Statement of Faith included) to facultyjobs@theseattleschool.edu. The posting will remain open until filled, but preference will be given to applications received by April 2, 2024.

Employment Application [PDF]

About the Employer

Established in 1997, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology resides in the heart of the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The Seattle School offers three interdisciplinary graduate programs: M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Master of Divinity, and M.A. in Theology & Culture. Focused on a transformational education through deep relationality, the school is committed to train people to be competent in the study of text, soul, and culture in order to serve God and neighbor through transforming relationships. Employees at The Seattle School strive to hold the capacity to see relationally and to see each other beyond social categories, allowing room for the complexity and nuance that is asked of us to live as the global body of Christ.

Federal employment non-discrimination rules preserve the freedom of faith-based organizations to hire according to faith. State and local employment civil rights laws include a similar exemption for faith-based organizations such as The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology.