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Director of Clinical Training
Location: Portland, OR
Supervisor: Chief Operating Officer
Employee Classification: Exempt (Salaried), Full-Time
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Compensation: range of $115,000 to $135,000 annually DOE
Onboarding Timeline: Approximately 2-3 months
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Primary Function:
The Director of Clinical Training role is responsible for overseeing and supporting the Clinical Training department, its trainees, and associated supervisors, including clinical consultation and direction when needed, supporting compliance, clinical best practices, and generally being a go-to-resource for practitioners on site. They are responsible for setting and meeting performance goals, financial goals, and other measures of success for the Clinical Training department, and for collaborating with other department directors toward the overall success of Portland Mental Health & Wellness. They will maintain at least 130 clinical contact hours quarterly in the role of Therapist (see more details below) in combination with the administrative role of Director to maintain full-time employment status.
As healers, therapists offer a range of services that support the mental and emotional well-being of individuals, families, and communities. They promote and facilitate the attainment of optimal mental health through prevention, treatment, and maintenance services.
Therapists work collaboratively with patients, their families, and other healthcare providers, recognizing that all voices are important and deserve to be heard. They provide culturally sensitive and responsive care, acknowledging the impact of historical trauma and colonization on the mental health of communities and individuals.
In their work, therapists may offer therapy services, both individual and group, that center the experiences and knowledge of patients. They prioritize the empowerment and agency of patients, recognizing their unique identities and strengths, and support them in developing and using their own coping skills and strategies.
Therapists also offer ongoing maintenance services that support the sustainability of mental and emotional well-being. They recognize the importance of long-term care and work with patients to identify and address any obstacles to maintaining their mental health.
Overall, therapists approach their work with humility, respect, and a commitment to decolonizing and liberating mental health care. They prioritize the well-being and self-determination of patients, their families, and their communities, recognizing their intrinsic value and inherent dignity.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrate an understanding of sound ethical practice in conjunction with the established and defined ethics of one’s training and discipline.
- Serve as the liaison between the doctoral internship program and doctoral interns’ graduate programs and are responsible for maintaining communication regarding doctoral interns’ progress and any difficulties.
- Act as point of contact for trainees and supervisors for Training Department related questions
- Participate in routine meetings: 1-hour monthly management team meetings, 1.5-hour bi-weekly management team meetings focused on DEAI, 30-minute weekly meetings with the CEO and COO, and 1-hour bi-weekly meetings with Licensed Supervisors
- Conduct weekly one-on-one check-ins with trainees
- Conduct weekly group supervision for doctoral externs.
- Creation, review, and management of Clinical Training department SOPs
- Coordinate annual didactic schedule, presenters, and room reservation (physical or Zoom)
- Coordinate annual hiring procedures (internship and postdoc) to include but is not limited to: job postings, establishing hiring committees, creating applicant rating systems, interview day agendas, Zoom coordination for interview days, extending employment offers
- Coordinate annual supervisors selection and assignment to trainees
- Coordinate with PCCs about annual caseload ramp up schedule
- Coordinate with administrative staff regarding room assignments, work schedules, credentialing and other legal or insurance requirements prior to trainees start date
- Coordinate with Human Resources regarding onboarding and orientation processes
- Coordinate End-of-Term evaluations for trainees and supervisors
- Coordinate with individual supervisors regarding any Developmental Action Plan (DAP) activities
- Liaison with the Oregon Board of Psychology
- Facilitate exit interviews for trainees
- Ongoing review, analysis, and improvement for the overall health, success, and sustainability of the Clinical Training department
- Manage financial activities for the department, including budget planning, monitoring, and reporting, to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Pre-Doctoral Internship Formation Specific Responsibilities:
- Continuation of doctoral-level internship program with the goal of maintaining APPIC accreditation, as well as future APA accreditation
- Facilitation and delegation of tasks to the Internship Committee
- Co-facilitation and delegation of tasks to the Training Coordinator
- Manage application process to APPIC membership
- Maintain good standing with APPIC Accredited Site, and as an APA Accredited Internship Site
- Manage Match process with APPIC Internship annually
- Create a self-study committee and continue the application process to APA
- Communicate with the doctoral interns’ home programs as needed
Clinical Encounter Expectations: This role is required to complete 130 qualifying encounters in a 13 week calendar quarter, which is equivalent to a minimum of about 10 encounters per week. They can always choose to complete more, but the minimum expectation is at least 10 completed encounters per week. While initially building their caseload, a practitioner is expected to undertake 2 new patient intakes per workday, or up to 8 intakes per workweek.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Required: a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited university
- Required: appropriate board approved licensing, current and unrestricted
- Demonstrate competence and humility in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, class, ability et al
- Demonstrate commitment to the preservation of a workplace which embraces diversity
- Demonstrate commitment to confidentiality of patient and employee information
- Communicate professionally and effectively with patients and clinicians
- Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and organization
- Demonstrate patience: being patient with people who may have trouble communicating or understanding what is happening is imperative for this position
- Follow policies and procedures to contribute to the administrative efficiency of the practice, taking initiative to suggest and develop those that may be needed
- Ability to work with Mac OS & Google Workspace
Portland Mental Health & Wellness offers a competitive benefits package for full-time therapists that includes:
- Paid Vacation Time (80 hours per year)
- Paid Health Leave (40 hours per year)
- Paid Floating Holiday Hours (80 hours per year)
- Medical and Vision Insurance – Kaiser Permanente of the Northwest (choice of three plans)
- Dental Insurance
- Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Additional Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account, Health Care
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care
- Commuter Benefit – Choice of Subsidized TriMet Pass or Limited Parking Reimbursement
- 401K Retirement Plan – Up to 4% Company Match Once Eligible
- Discounted Enrollment with Student Loan Tutor
- 10% Discount on Vitamins & Supplements Through Fullscript
- Limited Access to Columbia Sportswear Employee Store
- OnPoint Community Credit Union Group Banking Benefits
- Free Access to Continuing Education Platforms
- Opportunities for Provision of Supervision and Training for Eligible Clinicians
- Annual Continuing Education Allowance of $1,000
- Weekly Clinical Consultation Groups
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97214
