Vanderbilt University · 1 month ago
Psychologist, Training Programs
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expVanderbilt University is seeking a Training Programs Psychologist to join their Counseling Center. This role involves providing administrative support to the clinical practicum training program, supervising trainees, and ensuring the training aligns with professional ethical standards while promoting a collaborative training environment.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Provide administrative and clinical supervision of practicum trainees, directing the practicum recruitment, selection, and onboarding process
Maintain and update the Practicum Training Manual
Participate in and manage the development of the practicum seminar schedule
Facilitate the Supervision of Supervision seminar for doctoral intern supervisors
Administratively support other training and recruitment processes across various levels of the training program
Develop, evaluate, and manage clinical rotations for trainees
Create, track, and direct all recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and offboarding efforts
Assist with the execution of the clinical practicum training program
Develop, implement, revise, and communicate changes related to training policies and procedures
Coordinate the recruitment and selection processes for the clinical practicum training program
Provide clinical and administrative supervision to practicum student trainees
Collaborate with the practicum trainee’s graduate programs to support trainee development
Facilitate the supervision of supervision seminar
Participate in training activities to support trainee development
Co-facilitate therapy and skill-based groups
Provide an integrated assessment of students presenting for counseling
Develop appropriate treatment plans
Maintain the expectations of Individual Service Plan
Participate in development of effective and innovative intervention programs
Develop effective working relationships with the Vanderbilt community
Provide outreach and educational programming to campus community
Maintain appropriate and timely documentation
Develop and update website, brochures, and other documents
Assist UCC Administrative team to coordinate scheduling efforts
Engage in program assessment and evaluation
Serve as an integral member of the Training, Outreach, and Psychological Assessment team
Build relationships across the campus community
Engage in professional development
Perform other duties necessary to enhance the student experience
Contribute to the broader mission and objectives of Student Affairs and the University
Qualification
Required
A Doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education in psychology, counseling, or other closely related mental health-related field is required
Licensure as a Psychologist with HSP designation in Tennessee, or current licensure in another state with the ability to obtain licensure in Tennessee within one year of employment is required
Demonstrated experience in the clinical supervision of trainees is necessary
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and awareness of ethical codes in clinical and training contexts is necessary
Impeccable organizational, communication, and program management skills are necessary
Ability to work through and navigate situations with varying levels of uncertainty is necessary
Ability to multitask in an extremely fast-paced work environment with competing priorities is necessary
Demonstrated experience fostering strong relationships with stakeholders across a variety of backgrounds, experiences, disciplines, approaches, and work styles is necessary
Demonstrated experience and ability to work as part of a highly cohesive and interdisciplinary team is necessary
Preferred
A minimum of two years of post-licensure experience as a psychologist is preferred
Work experience in an APA-accredited doctoral training program or practicum program is preferred
Experience with training program accreditation standards, best practices, and evaluation methodologies is preferred
Knowledge of and technological skills related to data analysis and program evaluation methodologies are preferred
Experience in a higher education setting is preferred
Experience in counseling center work including psychological assessment, individual psychotherapy and group therapy is preferred
Experience in the provision of crisis intervention and consultation is preferred
Knowledge of basic program management budget development is preferred
Experience recruiting, supervising, and developing a diverse, seasoned and multidisciplinary staff is preferred
Company
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$28.55MKey Investors
Mark AbkowitzNational Science Foundation
2018-11-07Grant· $4.5M
2018-04-18Grant· $0.55M
2015-07-10Grant· $12.8M
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