Job Req ID: 114324
Assistant Director of Training
Student Health and Well-Being (SHWB) Mental Health Services (MHS) at Johns Hopkins University seeks an energetic, organized, and motivated psychologist to serve as the Assistant Director of Training in a dynamic and fast-paced environment focused on delivering innovative mental healthcare and supporting the well-being of a diverse community of learners. Reporting to the Director of Training and Professional Development, the Assistant Director of Training oversees the APA-approved pre-doctoral internship program and is part of a team of clinicians providing clinical and outreach services to students and learners across Johns Hopkins University.
The Assistant Director of Training is responsible for the recruitment, selection, supervision, and evaluation of the interns of the APA-approved pre-doctoral internship program in health service psychology. This role includes training policy development and implementation, compliance activities required to maintain APA accreditation of the internship program, and oversight of the training activities provided by MHS clinicians.
The Assistant Director of Training participates in the full range of MHS clinical services including initial consultations, goal-directed therapy, workshops, groups, and crisis intervention. The person in this position works collaboratively with primary care, psychiatry, and health promotion staff, along with colleagues in MHS, to provide care that emphasizes holistic wellness and mental well-being and that leverages students’ resilience and other key skills. The Assistant Director of Training will collaborate with campus partners across the University through outreach and liaison activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in clinical work and all professional activities.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• This position’s direct clinical service responsibilities will be primarily based at the Homewood clinic but may provide virtual or in-person services and supervision at other locations in Maryland or Washington, D.C. See minimum qualifications for required timeframes for licensure. Jurisdictions required - Maryland and Washington, D.C.

APA-Approved Training Program Administration (50-55%, based on training year activities)

• Under the direction of the Director of Training and Professional Development, develops, organizes, and maintains a comprehensive clinical training program designed to meet the needs of pre-doctoral psychology interns within the context of the MHS clinical service delivery model.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates training activities in accordance with accreditation standards and other professional guidelines of the International Association of Counseling Services, the American Psychological Association, and the Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies (ACCTA).
• Coordinates annual pre-doctoral intern selection process and training schedule.
• Organizes and monitors the administrative aspects of supervision to interns and provides direct clinical supervision.
• Coordinates staff participation in training activities through the leadership of the training committee.
• Participates in needs assessments, strategic planning, and outcome assessments for the APA-approved pre-doctoral training program.
• Manages program evaluation and assessment to assess the efficacy and intern satisfaction with the training program.
• Manages the annual and ongoing evaluations and reports for the pre-doctoral training program, including the annual APA CoA report, and the APPIC Self-Study and site visits.
• Maintains active memberships in relevant training professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association (APA), the Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies (ACCTA), and the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC).

Direct Clinical Service (approximately 25-30%, based on demand and clinic needs)

• Creates a warm and welcoming clinical environment where clients feel supported and respected as they pursue their personal, academic, and professional goals.
• Provides multiculturally informed direct clinical services, including goal-oriented approaches to initial consultations, intake assessments, single-session therapy, individual counseling, group and relationship counseling, and crisis intervention for a diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students and trainees.
• Utilizes both flexible and goal-oriented approaches to individual treatment, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and interpersonal therapy, often in collaboration with treating psychiatrists.
• Collaborates with providers within SHWB as an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provides clinical case management to support connections to appropriate resources and bridge clients to care.
• Consults, as appropriate, with providers in the community to facilitate continuity of care.

Outreach, Collaborative and Other Activities (25%)

• Develops, implements, and integrates evaluation feedback for psycho-educational workshops and other presentations for JHU students and learners.
• Engages in opportunities for informal interactions with students to reduce barriers to counseling, which may include offering drop-in and chat hours, attending student events, and participating in a range of student-led and student-focused programs.
• Maintains a visible presence in the campus community through participation in outreach and educational activities including orientation, resource fairs, and community activities.
• Contributes to content for MHS social media and website content.
• Remains abreast of current literature and research on supervision and training best practices, as well as student behavioral health and evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Participates in case consultation, student risk management, peer chart reviews, and other departmental committees as directed.
• Works collaboratively with campus partners to support both the clinical and programmatic needs of students and learners.
• Participates in MHS recruitment and hiring processes.
• Completes documentation and administrative duties in accordance with MHS policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of anti-oppression, inclusive excellence, and diversity through involvement and participation in university and division-wide projects and initiatives.
• Clinical experience with presenting concerns prevalent within the student and learner population is strongly preferred; examples include identity development, trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, disordered eating, co-occurring substance use disorders, sleep disorders, and ADHD.
• Bilingual proficiency is highly desirable.

Additional Information (Working Conditions)

• This is a 37.5 hour/week position. Flexible schedule to include some evening and/or weekend commitments to support operational needs.
• One day of remote work is standard; additional remote days may be required or permitted based on operational needs.
• This position is designated as a Required Attendance Employee, designated as vital to the operation of a workgroup, so may be required to work during a university closure in response to operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology from an APA-approved program and an APA-approved (or equivalent) internship.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience.
• Licensed as a psychologist in required jurisdiction(s) noted in the job description or license-eligible (licensed as a psychologist in another jurisdiction, must obtain licensure in required jurisdiction(s) within 6 months of hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with APA-approved training programs as a clinical supervisor and familiarity with the compliance requirements for accreditation of APA-approved internships in health service psychology.
• Clinical experience in a university setting is strongly preferred.

Classified Title: Staff Psychologist
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Assistant Director of Training
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF
Starting Salary Range: $74,400 - $130,400 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon - Fri / 8:30am - 5:00pm (varies)
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: Mental Health Services
Personnel area: University Student Services
Total RewardsThe referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

• Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
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Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week