Department or Program: Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) Program
Classification: Faculty, Full-Time
Reports to: Chair, Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) Program
Location: Antioch University Los Angeles, Culver City, CA
Compensation: $69,300
Position Summary
Antioch University Graduate School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy seeks a Clinical Faculty member for the Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) Program in Los Angeles to take the lead in 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. The candidate’s continued clinical practice is encouraged as an important mentorship component.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities for this full-time Clinical Faculty position include:
36 units of combined direct instruction and clinical training office responsibilities with expectations for service to university, school and program
Clinical Training Office responsibilities 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 all 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
- Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology or related field from a regionally accredited institution or a master’s degree with extensive clinical, teaching and academic administrative experience.
- Licensed as Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California, or license eligible if moving from another state. Clinical license as LPCC, LCSW, or Psychologist will be considered.
- Prior teaching and administrative experience.
- Experience in providing training and education to psychology graduate students.
- Experience in a multicultural environment with a demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching, culturally diverse learners, social justice, and community engagement.
- Detail orientation and organizational ability.
- Extensive knowledge of California Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counselor licensure regulations.
- Prior experience as a clinical supervisor preferred, but not required.
- Able to teach and meet students on campus in Los Angeles.
Hours of Employment
This is a full-time position serving a national university. A work schedule will be established in consultation with the supervisor.
Physical Requirements
The 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. Apply HERE
Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement
The 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.
