Psychological Services Center (PSC) Director - California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, California at California Institute of Integral Studies

POSITION SUMMARY

The Psychological Services Center (PSC) Director provides leadership and oversight for a low-fee outpatient mental health training clinic that is part of the PsyD program at California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). This role oversees clinic operations, trainee development, clinical training activities, supervision, and collaboration across departments to support high-quality clinical services and training experiences for students and the broader community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall leadership, administration, and vision for the Psychological Services Center (PSC)
• Oversee practicum, internship, and pre-practicum training programs
• Supervise clinic manager and support clinic staff operations
• Develop and implement clinical training curriculum, orientation programming, psychodynamic didactics, and case conferences
• Facilitate psychodynamic didactic training sessions and case conferences
• Provide group supervision to trainees
• Review intake assessments and assign patients to trainees
• Ensure trainee clinical charts and documentation comply with state laws and regulations
• Collaborate with PsyD faculty, administrators, and staff, including the Director of Clinical Training
• Attend and participate in monthly Clinical Training Committee meetings
• Attend monthly clinic director and manager meetings across CIIS outpatient clinics
• Meet quarterly with individual supervisors
• Attend monthly SPPH Clinic Meetings
• Collaborate with the Director of Wellness Center regarding peer supervision initiatives between interns, postdocs, trainees, and practicum students
• Recruit and supervise Debrief Group Facilitators for pre-practicum student cohorts
• Administer PSC budget in collaboration with the Budget Manager
• Collaborate with institute departments and staff on shared projects and initiatives
• Support a multicultural, inclusive, and student-centered clinical training environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of ethical, legal, clinical, and training issues relevant to higher education mental health settings
• Strong clinical supervision and leadership skills
• Experience developing and implementing training programs and curriculum
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across diverse teams and constituencies
• Experience providing culturally responsive and strength-based treatment approaches
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial and flexible environment
• Comfort with public speaking, facilitation, and leading group discussions
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and multicultural competency

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in a professional office and clinical training environment. Position requires regular collaboration with students, faculty, clinical supervisors, and staff. Duties may involve facilitating meetings, trainings, and group discussions in both individual and team settings.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Requires prolonged sitting and computer use, including keyboarding and virtual meetings. May require standing, walking between campus offices or clinic spaces, and occasional lifting of materials up to 15 pounds.

LOCATION

Hybrid position based in San Francisco, CA. Regular on-campus presence required to support clinic operations, supervision, meetings, and training activities.

WAGES AND BENEFITS

$44.97 - $48.66 per hour

NOTES TO CANDIDATE

• Working Conditions Duties are primarily performed in an office environment at a desk or computer terminal, typically Monday through Friday with some weekends required for classes.
• Background Check Due to the sensitivity and requirements of this position, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses, or credentials pertinent to the position. If your job requires driving on behalf of CIIS you will be required to provide proof of a valid driver's license.
• Visa Sponsorship Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Relocation Assistance This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

At the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), we are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, guided by our Seven Commitments. We value the diverse experiences, perspectives, and identities within our community and strive to create and maintain environments that are inclusive, equitable, accessible, and welcoming for all.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to providing an open, fair, and non-discriminatory environment for all individuals, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and other terms and conditions of employment.

CIIS actively seeks to recruit and retain individuals who bring a broad range of cultural backgrounds, languages, and life experiences that enhance our institutional mission and values.