Director of the Psychological Services Center

University of Maine; Orono (ME); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 43 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Department of Psychology at the University of Maine invites applications for the Director of the Psychological Services Center. This is a one-year, fixed-length, part-time (0.50 FTE) professional position with administrative and supervisory responsibilities, in-person at the University of Maine in Orono.

The Director will lead PSC operations, supervise doctoral practicum training, and collaborate with faculty to align clinical experiences with the program's mission.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology with specialization in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program
• Completion of APA-accredited predoctoral internship
• Licensed to practice psychology in Maine or license eligible
• Strong clinical skills including psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and consultation
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and interpersonal interaction
• Ability to function in roles such as supervisor, clinician, and administrator
• Ability to use independent judgement and manage confidential information
• Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records
• Ability to travel (driver's license)

Responsabilités

• Lead administration and leadership of the Psychological Services Center
• Oversee student practicum training and supervision
• Collaborate with clinical faculty to align training with the program's mission
• Ensure high-quality patient records and administrative processes

Connaissances

Psychological assessment

Psychotherapy

Consultation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Independent judgement

Confidential information management

Driver's license

Formation

Doctoral degree in psychology with clinical psychology specialization

APA-accredited predoctoral internship

Licensed to practice psychology in Maine or license eligible

Description du poste

The Department of Psychology at the University of Maine invites applications for the Director of the Psychological Services Center. This is a one-year, fixed-length, part-time, professional position with administrative and supervisory responsibilities. The position is in-person at the University of Maine in Orono.

This position provides unique opportunities for a clinical psychologist interested in a career that combines leadership and mentorship. Typical hiring range for this fixed-length, part-time (0.50 FTE) position is$39,000 to $43,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Director is responsible for administration and leadership of the Psychological Services Center (PSC), the in-house training clinic for the doctoral program in clinical psychology. The program has enjoyed continuous APA accreditation since 1975 and is the only accredited clinical psychology program in the state. Every student in the doctoral program starts their practicum training at the PSC, under close supervision of the Director and clinical supervisors. Students carry PSC cases throughout their training. The Director of the PSC works closely with the other clinical faculty to ensure that students’ clinical experiences align with the program’s mission and values.

About the University

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefitsfor employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctoral degree inpsychologywithaspecializationinclinicalpsychology (or closely related discipline)fromatraining program that isaccredited by the American PsychologicalAssociation (APA)
• Completion of APAaccreditedpredoctoralinternship
• LicensedtopracticepsychologyinMaine or license eligible.
• Strongclinicalskillsincluding:
  • Psychological assessment
  • Psychotherapy
  • Consultation
• Strong skills inverbal andwritten communication, organization, and interpersonal interaction.
• Abilitytofunctioneffectivelyina variety of roles (e.g., supervisor, clinician, administrator).
• Abilitytouse independent judgement,andtomanageand impart confidential information.
• Skillinpreparingandmaintainingpatientrecords.
• Ability totravel (normallyrequiringadriver'slicense).

Preferred

• Skillinbudgetpreparationandfiscalmanagement
• Evidence of proficiency engaging with external organizations and with members of the public, consistent with the responsibilities of the position.
• Experience providing clinical supervision
• Tele-behavioral health training and experience
• Record of organizing/providing professional development experience for psychologists

Other Information

Application review will begin October 5, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jennifer Blossom at [e-mail].

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act

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