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 Pre-Internship and Internship. This position is at least 51% teaching, with the remainder administrative, including supervision of part-time instructional faculty. 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 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 51% of a full-time teaching load, primarily but not exclusively sections of Pre-Internship and Internship.
• 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.).
• Manage team communications (within and across the department) to maximize collaboration, troubleshooting and curriculum development.
• Assist the Dean in recruiting instructors for clinical training.
• Oversee the work of the instructional faculty for Internship and Pre-Internship, including training, regular meetings, and feedback. 

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 collaboration with the Field Experience Coordinator, review and execute site specific affiliation agreements and MOUs.
• Coordinate and oversee new site development, including vetting and maintaining relationships with sites, in collaboration with the Field Experience Coordinator. 

Point of Contact for Students

• In cooperation with Student & Academic Services, plan and execute events related to the clinical training arc, including orientations, information sessions, and Internship Fair.
• In collaboration with the Field Experience Coordinator and Registar, update and publish all relevant resources, including handbooks, forms, and assessment tools. 
• 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
• Experience commensurate with Associate-level faculty member, including:
  • 5+ years of clinical experience in both private and public settings.
  • 5+ years of training/teaching experience.
  • 2+ years of administrative experience.
  • Previous teaching experience, especially in a higher education setting.

Required Qualifications: 

• MSW or MA in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology with LMHC or LCSW licensure in Washington State.
• Experience commensurate with advanced Assistant-level faculty member including:
  • 5+ years of clinical experience in both private and public settings.
  • 3+ 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 $70,000 – $85,000, 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, though preference will be given to applications received by February 16, 2025.

Employment Application [PDF]

About the Employer

Established in 1997, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is an interdisciplinary graduate school committed to training people to be competent in the study of text, soul, and culture to serve God and neighbor through transforming relationships. We enact our mission through our various training programs in our graduate school, Allender Center, and Center for Transforming Engagement. Employees at The Seattle School strive to hold the capacity to see relationally and to allow room for the complexity and nuance needed 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.