Director, Center for Psychological Services (CPS)

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking aDirector for the Center for Psychological Services (CPS) within the GSAPP. The role reports to the Dean and oversees a broad range of psychological services, training for students, and collaboration with GSAPP programs.

The successful candidate will balance clinical service delivery with education and financial sustainability. The Director will supervise a sizable staff, coordinate with other Rutgers centers, and drive strategic initiatives with the Dean to address

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in professional psychology with NJ license eligibility.
• At least five years of professional clinical and administrative experience.
• Strong supervisory and training experience; knowledge of MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of CPS services and daily operations.
• Provide leadership balancing student education, client care, and financial sustainability.
• Manage a team of 8-10 staff and 20+ graduate/undergraduate student staff.
• Establish policies, supervise budget, and client fee schedules.
• Lead fundraising and partner with community organizations and GSAPP marketing.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Administrative skills

MS Office

Education

Doctoral degree in professional psychology

NJ license eligibility

Tools

Therasoft Online EMR

VALT

Cornerstone

Rutgers procurement systems

Job description

Director, Center for Psychological Services (CPS)

Recruitment/Posting Title Director, Center for Psychological Services (CPS)

Job Category

Job Category Staff & Executive - Education and Training

Department

Department Psychological Services Center

Overview

The Center for Psychological Services at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology ( GSAPP ) at Rutgers University is a state-of-the-art training Center providing assessment and therapeutic services to both the university and the community at‑large. The Center for Psychological Services ( CPS ) has three divisions: a General Clinic which follows a more traditional community mental health center providing services to those on campus and the surrounding communities and works closely with the academic programs to provide training cases and also administers a centralized intake process for psychotherapy and assessment cases, an Assessment Clinic providing psychological evaluations and assessments for the surrounding communities, general university community and the Rutgers University Office of Disability, and Specialty Clinics led by faculty and staff to provide specialized services and training. These training clinics operate under the umbrella of CPS and are funded generally through clinic revenue, grants and contracts, and include: ADHD Clinic, Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program, Group Psychotherapy Services, Children (and Families) Healing After Trauma ( CHAT ) Clinic, Tourette Syndrome Clinic, the ANSWER CIinic, and the CYSEW Emerging Adult Clinic. Approximately 150 students from three APA accredited doctoral level psychology programs (Clinical and School Psy.D. at GSAPP and clinical Ph.D. in the psychology department) and 50 master’s degree students are provided with clinical training at the center that provides services to over 700 clients annually.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Director for the Center for Psychological Services ( CPS ).
Reporting to the Dean at GSAPP , this position oversees the delivery of a broad range of psychological services to the community and facilitates professional level training for students. The successful candidate will work closely with GSAPP’s academic programs—the Directors of Clinical Training as well as Core Faculty from both the School and Clinical Psy.D. programs – to implement the training aims and objectives of the doctoral program and the directors of GSAPP’s Applied Programs to address training needs of Masters students. The Director is also expected to work closely with other GSAPP Centers that provide psychological services, including the Douglass Developmental Disability Center and the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services. In addition, the position partners with the Dean on strategic initiatives relevant to the training of psychology related professionals and alumni engagement.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Handles the overall administration of CPS services and programs and for the management of day-to-day operations.
• Provides leadership and vision for the CPS that balances students’ educational goals, client care and the financial sustainability of the Center.
• Manages a team of 8-10 professional staff including an Assistant Director, Psychologists, an Administrative Coordinator, several doctoral level Clinical Supervisors, and 20 or more part‑time graduate and undergraduate student staff.
• Demonstrates a high standard of professional conduct and adherence to ethical and legal standards in the operation of the CPS .
• Establishes and ensures quality standards for training graduate students.
• Determines policies and procedures for operating the Center.
• Plans, reviews ,and monitors the budget.
• Establishes client fee schedules.
• Leads fundraising efforts related to CPS initiatives.
• Recruits and establishes effective relationships with professional psychologists to provide supervision of ongoing delivery of clinical services.
• Forms partnerships with community organizations and working with GSAPP marketing and communications to ensure adequate client flow in CPS for training purposes.
• Oversees staffing decisions including creating, hiring and eliminating positions as necessary.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 08

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 108670.000

Mid Range Salary 137547.000

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 166424.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description

Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree in professional psychology, NJ license eligibility.
• At least five (5) years of professional clinical and administrative experience including: assessment, psychotherapy, crisis management and mental health service delivery systems.

Certifications/Licenses

• Applicants must be licensed as a doctoral‑level psychologist in New Jersey, with preference given to candidates who have completed an APA -accredited doctoral program in clinical or school psychology and an APA -accredited psychology internship. Previous training and clinic/behavioral health administration experience is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Doctoral degree in professional psychology, NJ license eligibility.
• At least five (5) years of professional clinical and administrative experience including: assessment, psychotherapy, crisis management and mental health service delivery systems.
• Strong supervisory and training experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• On call availability.
• Management skills required in order to supervise, motivate, discipline and resolve conflicts on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal mental health laws and regulations, APA ethical codes and Rutgers’ policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with organizational development and outreach.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records.
• Advanced training in evidence-based approaches with both children and adults.
• Electronic Medical Record (Therasoft Online).
• Video Recording System ( VALT ).
• Cornerstone.
• Rutgers Procurement and Accounting Systems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

• Affiliate Faculty status in GSAPP academic programs may be available for eligible candidates.

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1922

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/08/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Home Location Campus

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Doctoral degree in professional psychology, NJ license eligibility?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least five (5) years of professional clinical and administrative experience including: assessment, psychotherapy, crisis management and mental health service delivery systems?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a license to practice psychology in NJ?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

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