Alliant International University is a professional practice university that is dedicated to excellence in four key areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence, and Community Engagement. The university is committed to providing students with a high quality education through academic scholarship, applied training, and research, with an emphasis on serving underserved populations. Alliant International University’s mission is to equip students with the necessary skills and competencies to make a positive impact in their communities by addressing contemporary social issues. The university’s training programs focus on core competencies such as cultural diversity, which is integrated into courses and field placements, and reflected in the diverse student and faculty population.

The university’s mission is to prepare students for professional careers of service and leadership, and to promote the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world. The vision of Alliant International University is to create an inclusive world empowered by its alumni.

The Director of Clinical Training (DCT) is responsible for overseeing the Office of Professional Training (OPT) at the university. Working under the guidance of the Clinical PhD and PsyD Program Directors, the DCT ensures the smooth functioning of the OPT. This includes securing and evaluating practicum placements, preparing students for the internship application process, and ensuring that sites meet the educational standards of the programs. The DCT’s roles and responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing all professional training processes, meeting with students, site supervisors, faculty, and program directors as needed, developing and administering trainings, problem solving, mediating as needed, and conducting program evaluation.

The starting salary for the Director of Clinical Training position is $80,000. The minimum qualifications for the position include a doctoral degree (PsyD or PhD) in clinical psychology from an APA accredited college or university, completion of an APA-accredited internship, experience in facilitating learning and knowledge of best practices in clinical training at the doctoral level, and program development, evaluation, or management experience. The candidate must also hold a valid clinical psychologist license in the State of California and possess strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel. Other required skills include knowledge of graduate clinical psychology education and training, a commitment to high quality clinical training, the ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated initiative and problem-solving abilities, and good supervisory skills.

The Director of Clinical Training’s duties and responsibilities include overseeing the OPT, coordinating Professional Training Committee meetings, maintaining relationships with practicum and APA internship sites, securing new practicum sites if needed, providing updates and addressing questions in student and faculty meetings, managing student field training clinical emergencies and referrals, collaborating with site Training Directors, overseeing the application processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting program evaluation, and implementing improvement plans.

To apply for the position, interested applicants are requested to submit a resume/CV and cover letter. Applicants selected for an interview will need to provide three professional references.

Alliant International University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity in its community and curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and individuals from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The university complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and orders in conducting its programs, services, and activities.

Please note that employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, including criminal, prior employment, and education verification.

More information about the university’s anti-discrimination policy, background check requirements, and additional details can be found in the job description