Director in Applied Psychological Services Clinic (Associate Professor or Professor)
Location: JSU Main Campus, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400037
College/Division: Psychology
Opening Date: 02/03/2026
Description Benefits Questions
Description The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for Director in Applied Psychological Services Clinic (Associate Professor or Professor). Examples of Duties
Carry out administrative responsibilities for daily APSC operations. Oversee and be responsible for clinic operations, including coordination of intake, process, case assignment clinic rounds, educational and outreach activities, marketing and advertising, community and campus networking, and coordination with other chairs and faculty in the department. Regular consultation with Clinical Supervisors. Coordination/collaboration with Department Chairs, Director of the Clinical Training Program (DCT) and faculty in the department. Manage the clinic's budget, training, and supervision of the clinic staff. Responsible for emergency management and other situations (e.g. court requests) that affect the clinic as a whole. Assure accurate record keeping and documentation and HIPAA compliance. Limited teaching and the delivery of psychological services as needed is also expected. Carry out other duties deemed appropriate for a mental health administrator. Perform other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Must be a Licensed Psychologist, according to criteria established by the Mississippi Board of Psychology. Licensed eligible candidates will be considered but must become licensed within six (6) months of hire. Candidates must have earned at minimum a Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program and show evidence of achieving recognition for their work commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor or higher. Must have at least three (3) years of clinical experience. Must have supervisory experience. Applicants must have adequate training and experience in teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate courses. Experience with program development in research and education. Must possess aptitude to use Titanium Scheduling System competently. Knowledge of APA and regional accreditation bodies and previous experience in the clinical supervision of doctoral students.
Benefits We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Questions
01 Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelors degree Masters degree Specialist degree Ph.D G.E.D. Juris Doctorate
02 Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?
Yes No
03 Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
Yes No
Required Question
Employer Jackson State University (MS) Address 1400 John R. Lynch Street P.O. Box 17028 Jackson, Mississippi, 39217 Phone (601) 979-2015 Website https://www.jsums.edu/humanresources/