Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Department of Psychology at Penn State seeks a full-time Director for the Penn State Psychological Clinic. We wish to fill this position immediately; start date is negotiable.
The Psychological Clinic is a fully licensed comprehensive outpatient community mental health center for the region, as well as the training and research site for the Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology. The clinic is among the largest associated with a doctoral training program in the United States, providing psychological and neuropsychological assessment for adults, adolescents, and children; psychological and psychiatric outpatient treatment for adults, including those with serious mental illness and personality pathology; psychological outpatient treatment for families, adolescents, and children, and school-based intervention programs. Faculty supervisors and clinical staff are licensed and paneled with major insurance companies to bill for services. The Psychological Clinic employs two full-time assistant directors, a medical director, psychiatric staff, and a diverse team of full- and part-time clinical and administrative staff.
Penn State is an APA- and PCSAS-accredited clinical science doctoral program. The Psychological Clinic facilitates the seamless integration of research and practice in clinical training in two parallel tracks (adult and child) for conducting clinical investigations, which also includes a fully developed adult-track practice-research network.
This position is a full-time Academic Administrator which is a non-tenure-track clinical faculty position. This position will be filled at the academic rank of Clinical Professor or Associate Clinical Professor; rank and length of term will be commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities for the Director are mainly administrative and include coordination of clinical services; oversight of compliance, licensing and state and federal regulations; staff supervision; consultation with community agencies; and budget administration.
Additional duties include supervising graduate students in evidence-based therapy and assessment practices, program development, and facilitation of clinical research.
There is no expectation that the Director be on call after business hours or outside of working hours although consultation may be requested during business hours.
The Director will be a fully participating member of the clinical doctoral program and university community.
Candidates must have a doctorate from an APA- or PCSAS-approved program, completed an accredited internship, and be eligible for licensure in PA by the appointment date. It is preferred for candidates to have at least 5 years of clinical administrative experience, knowledge of HIPPA regulations and mental health law, an exemplary interest in the integration of science and practice, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their clinical practice and supervision.
Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State’s Job Posting Board, and should upload the following application materials: a letter of application, a CV, and statements describing i) experience with clinic administration/leadership, ii) clinical training and expertise, and iii) approach to clinical supervision. Selected (re)prints are also welcome but not required.
System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5 document limit. For information on the position, please contact Kristin Buss, Head of Psychology, at kab37@psu.edu.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.