Director of Clinical Training

Biola University Inc

la mirada, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Training, College Level Faculty, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Problem Solving Skills, Program Evaluation, Psychology, Record Keeping, School Psychology, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
la mirada, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position DescriptionThe Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University invites applications for the position of Director of Clinical Training DCT to begin in August 2026. This tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position and key leadership role involves overseeing the clinical training of our PsyD and PhD doctoral students in Clinical Psychology. The DCT ensures that Rosemead doctoral students receive high-quality training experiences so that our students demonstrate the professional-wide competencies as set forth by the APA Standards of Accreditation and our program competencies of integrations of Christian Faith and psychology. The DCT serves as the professor of record for all internship courses working closely with the Assistant Director of Clinical Training.Alignment with Theological PositionsThe person who fills this position must be someone who personally agrees with Biolas Articles of Faith and Statement of Biblical Principles and who is supportive of the positions taken by Biola as contained in its Eschatology Teaching Position. As such this person may not speak against or act in a manner inconsistent with these positions during the course of their employment at Biola.Educational RequirementsPhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.Work Requirements¨ Exempt 01 full-time¨ This position requires personal attendance at Biolas campus in La Mirada CAEssential Duties¨ Oversee the Office of Professional Training OPT and supervise the associate director and administrative staff.¨ Coordinate and facilitate weekly training meetings and cohort-specific field training sessions.¨ Manage the internship placement process including site visits developing new training site relationships and maintaining records.¨ Ensure sites compliance with the Universitys field training affiliation guidelines and APA accreditation standards.Clinical Training and Student Support¨ Meet regularly with students to discuss their training goals and provide advisement on practicum and internship applications including reviewing CVs cover letters and interview preparation.¨ Address any issues that arise during practicum or internship placements collaborating with site supervisors and developing remediation plans as necessary.Teaching and Supervision¨ Teach one or two courses per year in the doctoral programs.¨ Supervise doctoral dissertations and serve on dissertation committees.¨ Participate in curriculum review program assessment and the academic admissions process.Required SkillsQualifications¨ At least three years of experience in clinical training preferably within an academic or clinical training setting. Experience working with diverse client populations and in graduate clinical education is highly desirable.¨ Demonstrated commitment to the Christlike spiritual formation of students. Viable candidates will be in full agreement with the Biola Doctrinal Statement and Standard of Conduct and communicate a compelling interest in relating psychological theory practice and research to the Christian faith.¨ Licensed or license-eligible to practice as a psychologist in California.¨ Demonstrated ability to integrate psychology with Christian faith in training teaching and practice.¨ Commitment to mentoring and supporting diverse student populations.About Biola UniversityBiola University is a private Christian university that is committed to the integration of faith and learning equipping students to impact the world for Christ. The Rosemead School of Psychology maintains a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and offers training that includes psychodynamic and other theoretical approaches.Application ProcessCandidates who agree with Biola Universitys Doctrinal Statement and Standard of Conduct are encouraged toapply. Please upload your CV a one-page statement of interest and a one-page Christian testimony.Biola University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives to their teaching scholarship and clinical training.

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