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Director of Psychological Services Center (#1601)
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A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.
$55,446 / year median in Pennsylvania
+13% projected growth
Job Description
D. program in Clinical Psychology, and our Master's in Clinical Psychology practicum students. The PSC provides quality, no cost, mental health services to the underserved in a state-of-the-art facility with nine treatment rooms. The PSC provides assessments and intervention services (individual, marital and family) for children, adolescents and adults. The PSC also provides numerous outreach services such as depression, anxiety, dementia and eating disorders screenings and attendance at various community health fairs. The PSC Director is responsible for oversight of the PSC, which includes establishing and refining the policies and procedures of the PSC; supervising students providing clinical services; and screening prospective clients. The PSC Director typically teaches three (3 credit) clinically related courses per year and one (1.5 credit) class introducing first-year students to clinical work. To summarize, this is a year long position with a 1-1.5-1 teaching load over the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. The PSC Director is designated as a Core Clinical Faculty Member for the PsyD Program and is expected to attend monthly Department Meetings and monthly PsyD Faculty Meetings. There is the option for one day a week of the director's time to be allowed for clinical practice as we understand the importance of practice influencing education. Location Marywood University is a comprehensive Catholic university sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The University resides in northeastern Pennsylvania within close proximity to the Pocono mountains and is approximately two hours from New York City and Philadelphia. The Department of Psychology and Counseling offers degrees in undergraduate psychology, master's psychology, CACREP approved School and Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology, and APA-accredited Psy.
D. in Clinical Psychology. Requirements The position requires a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The successful applicant is expected to be licensed as a psychologist in Pennsylvania either at the point of hire or shortly thereafter. The applicant is expected to have a theoretical orientation consistent with the PsyD program training philosophy (CBT, Third-wave CBT or Integrative). The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical and supervisory skills as well as strong organizational skills. Experience directing a clinic that treats patients on Medicaid is desirable, but not required. How to Apply Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vita and a list of three references with contact information.