The University of Alabama, Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology at The University of Alabama is recruiting for a Director of the Psychological Clinic starting August 16, 2006. This is a 12-month position at the Assistant Professor level and is non-tenure earning. This is a contract position and is renewable. Major responsibilities include administering the Clinic within our APA-Accredited Clinical Psychology training program and contributing to supervision. This faculty appointment will also include teaching, research, and service responsibilities to the extent that the primary administrative role as Clinic Director will permit. We are seeking a director who is committed to the Scientist-Practitioner model of training, and who will facilitate training in evidence-based practice. Opportunities and support for research are readily available, and the facilitation of Clinic-based research is expected. Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. in clinical psychology including an accredited internship, and should be State licensed or license eligible. Two years post Ph.D experience is preferred as is experience in a clinic setting, including knowledge of APA-accreditation, APA Ethics, and HIPAA regulations. Also, experience with doctoral student supervision and evidence of teaching, research, and service abilities are highly desirable.
Duties include staff supervision, budget administration, and collaboration with community agencies. The Director supervises three support staff as well as three to four advanced trainees who are funded as Clinic TAs. The Director coordinates the assignment of assessment and intervention cases to practicum students and, in collaboration with faculty supervisors, monitors student progress. The Director is a fully participating member of the faculty and of the University community.
The Psychological Clinic is a major practicum training facility for the clinical psychology program and serves as mental health resources for the campus, community, and region. Services are offered by graduate students in training and clinical faculty. Over the years, the Clinic has developed a cooperative relationship with many local agencies. Referrals come from these sources as well as from individuals in the community. The Clinic is well-supported by the University administration and includes therapy and observation rooms, video capacity, fully equipped assessment resources, and a clinical library. Several specialty clinics (e.g., pervasive developmental disorders, gerontology, pain disorders) operate within the Clinic umbrella.
The Department of Psychology is an active and collegial department within the College of Arts and Sciences whose faculty and students are engaged in an array of clinical and experimental research, including over 2.6 million dollars in externally-funded projects in the last year. There are 27 faculty, 80 graduate students, and approximately 450 undergraduate majors in the department. The department has two strong graduate programs: an APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program (with concentrations in Adult, Child, and Psychology-Law) and a Cognitive Psychology program. In recognition of its academic and research strengths, the Department has been given supplementary funding to expand including the launching of new programs in Social Psychology and Developmental Psychology. More information about the department can be found at http://psychology.ua.edu. The University of Alabama, founded in 1831, is the flagship campus of a three campus system. Over the past three years, UA students have garnered more spots on the USA Today Academic All-America Team than any public or private institution in the country. The University is located in historic Tuscaloosa, a city of approximately 100,000 that was recently named an All America City by the National Civic League.
Applications should include a letter outlining qualifications for the position, clinical and research interests, and potential fit with the department. Additionally, applications should include a current vita, select reprints, and names of 3-5 endorsers. Application review will begin February 1, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. Send applications to Carl B. Clements, Ph.D., ABPP, Clinic Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Box 870348, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0348. Additional inquiries may be directed via e-mail to cclement@as.ua.edu. Minority and women candidates are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Alabama is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Rebecca S. Allen, Ph.D. -- Associate Professor -- Leadership Board Fellow, College of Arts and Sciences -- Psychology / Center for Mental Health and Aging -- University of Alabama --
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