Clinical Field Education Director

William James College; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

William James College invites applications for a full-time Director of Field Education and Clinical Training for the Clinical Psychology Doctoral (PsyD) Program in Providence, Rhode Island.

This role combines administrative leadership over the program's clinical placement operations and setup and management of field placement opportunities across Rhode Island and regional healthcare networks with teaching responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (APA-accredited).
• Current, active Psychologist license in Rhode Island or eligibility for endorsement.
• 3–5 years of post-licensure clinical experience with supervision/training experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead field education operations and develop regional site partnerships.
• Draft, track, and maintain contracts, MOUs, and supervisor credentials.
• Oversee student placement processes, evaluations, and site visits.
• Teach core practicum seminars and related field education courses.

Skills

Field education administration

Clinical supervision

Academic teaching

Contract management

Site liaison

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (APA-accredited)

Job description

Compensation Range:

$100,000 to $110,000 annually

Hybrid Schedule:

3 days in person, 2 days remote

Position Summary

William James College invites applications for a full-time Director of Field Education and Clinical Training for our Clinical Psychology Doctoral (PsyD) Program in Providence, Rhode Island. This role combines administrative leadership over the program's clinical placement operations and setup and management of field placement opportunities across Rhode Island and regional healthcare networks with teaching responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will establish and maintain field site partnerships, oversee administrative compliance and contracts, serve as a liaison for trainee performance, and teach experiential seminar courses for doctoral students in field placements.

Essential Functions

Field Education and Site Partnership Development

• Identify, evaluate, and establish formal relationships with local and regional clinical field training sites (hospitals, community mental health centers, forensic facilities, and private practices) aligned with APA accreditation standards.
• Draft, execute, track, and maintain field site contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), supervisor qualifications, and required documentation.
• Maintain a centralized, secure database of site agreements, student placement evaluations, supervisor credentials, and training site profiles.

Student Placement and Site Liaison

• Advise and guide doctoral students through the practicum application, matching, and placement processes.
• Monitor student progress, clinical hours, and competencies across training sites.
• Serve as the primary administrative and clinical liaison between the academic program and site supervisors to resolve trainee performance concerns, site grievances, or supervisory challenges.
• Conduct site visits and evaluations to maintain quality assurance across all affiliated field training locations.

Teaching and Academic Responsibilities

• Teach core practicum seminar and field education support courses for doctoral students actively engaged in clinical training.
• Facilitate case presentations, peer supervision models, and discussions on ethics, professional development, and clinical competencies.
• Participate in departmental governance, faculty meetings, student admissions, and program committee work as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Education: Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited institution.
• Licensure: Current, active, and unencumbered license as a Psychologist in the State of Rhode Island (or eligible for immediate endorsement prior to hire date).
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of post-licensure clinical experience.
  • Experience with clinical supervision, field training administration, or academic teaching at the graduate level.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with APA accreditation standards regarding doctoral field training and competencies.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and contract-management abilities with acute attention to regulatory documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills for collaborating with external health systems, community partners, faculty, and students.
• Familiarity with the Rhode Island healthcare and mental health ecosystem.

Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and objectives of the position and the mission of the College.