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Director of Clinical Training, PsyD

Employer
Ponce Health Sciences University - St. Louis
Location
Missouri, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Feb 22, 2021

Title: Director of Clinical Training  

Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) 

Location: St. Louis, Missouri Campus 

PHSU St. Louis, an extension campus of PHSU is seeking a Director of Clinical Training to manage the PsyD program, oversee faculty, collaborate with existing and develop new clinical relationships, and ensure alignment of curriculum and standards with the main campus.  The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership qualities best aligned to PHSU philosophy, business acumen to develop a competitive PsyD program, and have an entrepreneurial and creative spirit to ensure accreditation of the program within 2 years. 

PHSU is recognized in Puerto Rico and abroad for its excellence in education service and research achievements. PHSU is focused on the disciplines of Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Biomedical Sciences and Public Health. The university has continued a nearly 40-year tradition of enhancing the medical profession by providing the highest quality graduate medical education programs available. The St. Louis Campus was established in 2018, with the mindset of continuing those services in St. Louis and the surrounding communities. 

The PsyD program immerses students in a science-based, five-year curriculum that focuses on the application of psychological science to problems that students will face in real-world settings. The purpose of our Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program is to educate and train a new generation of health practitioners to be better prepared to take on the challenges of ever-evolving cultural and technological environments. It provides an outstanding pathway for acquiring the skills needed for becoming effective, culturally sensitive providers of direct psychological services. 

Once accredited, The PsyD program will be the only local PsyD program in the region and the only accredited PsyD program in the state. Attaining this distinction is an opportunity for the Director to help develop and achieve that accomplishment and help PHSU continue to grow its St. Louis Campus as envisioned. 

Responsibilities:  

  • Supervise PsyD faculty, set development and performance goals, and manage performance of team 
  • Assist Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in developing training and professional development for faculty 
  • Coordinate with the Dean for Behavioral & Brain Sciences in aligning curriculum and standards with main campus 
  • Lead the accreditation process for the PsyD program, including completing the application, preparing for site visit, and ensuring the campus meets all requirements 
  • Develop new clinical relationships and maintain current agreements 
  • Work with student services to develop educational and professional opportunities for students 
  • Work with campus leadership to promote PsyD program, develop budget, and assist in day to day operational decisions 
  • Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Required Qualifications: 

  • A PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology 
  • 7-10 years experience as a faculty member 
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and team building skills 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience managing a team in a higher education setting 
  • Experience creating and/or managing a department budget 
  • Experience in the accreditation process for a PsyD or other university program 

Working Environment: 

  • Climate controlled office and classroom setting 
  • Occasional extended periods of sitting or standing  
  • Occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs 
  • Downtown St. Louis location with enhanced security 
  • Covered garage parking  
  • Some evening and weekend work 
  • Occasional travel to Puerto Rico  

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