Clinical Faculty, Clinical Training Office

Antioch University

  • Culver City, CA
  • $69,300 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Department or Program: Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP)Classification: Full time FacultyReports to: Chair, Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) Program & Director of Clinical Training OfficeLocation: Antioch University Los Angeles, Culver City, CACompensation: $69,300Position SummaryThe School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy (CPT) at Antioch University invites applications for a unique dual-role position as a Full-Time Clinical Faculty member and support for the Clinical Training Office (CTO) in the Masters of Psychology Program (MAP). Clinical Faculty train prospective Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Clinical Counselors for licensure under the California state Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). As a member of the MA in Clinical Psychology program's team and under supervision of the Chair, Clinical Faculty members have responsibility primarily for engagement in student learning through scheduled University course instruction and related student advisement. Other activities in support of student learning may also be part of the specified responsibilities as well as institutional citizenship. As Clinical Faculty, responsibilities may include but are not limited to teaching, advising, and assisting in curriculum development within the program.Clinical Faculty provide essential leadership to students in MAP and Antioch University Los Angeles by providing excellent academic instruction and a supportive, inclusive classroom and university community environment. Clinical Faculty are expected to be leaders in their field with appropriate content expertise and knowledge of teaching methods combined with practical experience teaching adult graduate students.Demonstrated competence in clinical training requirements leading to California Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counselor licensure and any of the following areas is highly desired: cultural competence and foundational theories in clinical practice, family systems, child development and psychotherapy, addiction and recovery, trauma studies, research methodology, psychological assessment, psychopathology, and/or clinical supervision and practicum. The candidate's continued clinical practice is encouraged as an important mentorship component.Clinical Training Office support includes overseeing graduate students' clinical training and developing the program's clinical training component, including development and oversight of the program's core clinical skills classes. Demonstrated competence in multicultural psychology clinical training requirements leading to Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) and Professional Clinical Counseling (LPCC) California licensure and any of the following areas is highly desired: clinical practice and family systems.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe primary responsibilities for this full-time Clinical Faculty position include 36 credit units of direct instruction with expectations for service to university, school and program with specific Clinical Training Office responsibilities that include:
  • Mentors and advises students in clinical training within the program.
  • Confers with students on practicum placements and collaborates with external sites.
  • Oversees graduate student clinical training and placements.
  • Plays a major role in the practicum orientation process.
  • Coordinates aspects of practicum site placements; develops new external sites; maintains contact with sites and clinical supervisors serving as university liaison, consults with supervisors and sites to assure compliance with ethical and professional standards and training guidelines.
  • Coordinates open houses, traineeship fairs, consortium meetings and community building activities, and oversees all documentation related to clinical training.
  • Maintains current knowledge of relevant regulations and California licensing laws.
  • Develops documents as necessary, coordinates MOUs with placement sites, reviews supervisor evaluations and student self-evaluations.
  • The position involves administrative coordination, including updating training manuals in consultation with the Chair
  • Additional activities in support of student learning include supporting new and continuing faculty teaching clinical skills and practicum courses. Meets as needed with instructors to review course requirements, the importance of providing student feedback, and the overall importance of clinical suitability benchmarks.
  • Institutional citizenship activities involve reviews of new student applications and interviews with candidates; departmental initiatives such as curriculum development; and service on campus, school and/or university wide committees.
Antioch University reserves the right to change the duties of the job description at any time.Minimum Requirements
  • Earned doctorate in marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Those with a master's degree in the same fields with extensive professional experience may be sufficient for appointment.
  • California licensure as LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or Psychologist
  • 1+ years of experience in teaching in graduate school settings preferred
  • Experience as clinical supervisor in comparable clinical setting
  • Professional portfolio showing experience in area of expertise
  • Experience in working with adult students and a diverse faculty and student body with strong multicultural competencies
  • Experience in technology mediated education and information literacy recommended
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently, meet goals in a timely manner and be a positive member of the Antioch University community
  • A strong commitment and understanding of the university mission and student-centered learning, especially adult learners and non-traditional students.
Hours of EmploymentThis is a full-time position serving a national university. A work schedule will be established in consultation with the supervisor.Physical RequirementsThe essential functions represent the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Application Process:
Please include in your application a cover letter, resume/CV, and three professional references. ApplyCoalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO StatementThe Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.Note. The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.This position is included in the bargaining unit of Antioch University faculty that is represented by SEIU Local 925. Terms and conditions of employment for bargaining unit positions are subject to change based on collective bargaining.

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