Administrator of Clinical Education

This is a full-time, hybrid position working Monday through Friday.

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience. At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging — a culture where every individual’s unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.

What You Will Accomplish

Under the supervision of the Chief Psychologist, this position has the primary responsibilities of supervising and coordinating the Health Service Psychology internship and Postdoctoral Residency Program at Southwest Behavioral Health as the designated Training Director. Maintaining organization membership in APPIC and accreditation by APA. Coordination of other clinical training activities at the Behavioral Health Professional level. The Administrator of Clinical Education is responsible for implementing the vision, mission, and program design of Southwest Behavioral Health’s clinical education programs designed in partnership with the Chief Psychologist and Chief Executive Officer.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group supervision to doctoral psychology interns, practicum students, and post-doctoral residents.
• Develops, implements, and manages clinical activities such as psychological testing and assessment, throughout departments in partnership with program leadership and executive management.
• Coordinates the Health Service Psychology Postdoctoral Residency Program annual match process.
• Coordinates weekly psychology Colloquium.
• Coordinates and establishes relationships with professional University based clinical training programs.
• Maintains organization membership in APPIC and APA accreditation.
• Ensures a high-quality professional training experience for professional students in training.
• Develops professional conferences and training events as required.
• Attends/serves on SB&H and health plan committees as assigned or requested including the Committee for Clinical Excellence meetings as needed.
• Additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and/or department to ensure compliance and adequate services.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. in Clinical Psychology or a related field from an APA accredited program.
• Current unrestricted Arizona Psychology License required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Licensed Psychologist.
• One year providing supervision for psychology trainees.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by Department of Public Safety or ability to obtain upon hire.

Skills

• Ability to provide quality clinical consultation/supervision to staff and trainees regarding a range of member populations including adults, adolescents, and children.
• Knowledge of issues affecting general mental health and SMI populations and effective/evidence-based clinical interventions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in an APA accredited training program.
• Experience working in an APPIC member program.
• Knowledge of the APA Standards of Accreditation.
• Knowledge of the APPIC member criteria.
• Two years providing supervision for psychology interns highly preferred.

Benefits

• 5 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after 5 and 10 years of service.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Low-cost medical and vision insurance and 100% company paid dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees.
• Paid CME leave and CME reimbursement.
• 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account.
• Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion.
• Tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs to help with higher education goals.
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness, and much more.