Clinical Assistant Professor- AZ- Clinical Psychology
Midwestern University

Overview

The Psychology Clinic in the Therapy Institute at Midwestern University is excited to be accepting applications from qualified applicants for the position of a part-time, .6 FTE Clinical Assistant Professor with primary responsibilities to oversee and supervise student training within the psychology training clinic. The individual selected for this position will provide direct supervision to student trainees and provide some administrative support at the clinic.  This role also provides unique opportunities to collaborate with other healthcare professions within Midwestern University’s healthcare clinics to provide comprehensive health care. Based upon the applicant’s experience and interest, there are additional academic opportunities, including teaching a course, collaborating on research, and serving on dissertation committees within our APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Program.

The Midwestern Psychology Clinic

The Midwestern Psychology Clinic supports clinical training needs of doctoral psychology students within our Clinical Psychology Program.  The clinic offers traditional outpatient therapy, psychodiagnostic evaluations, and brief assessments. The psychology clinic also provides consultation- liaison services to other Midwestern University health clinics though brief behavioral health consultation to patients in family medicine, speech language pathology, physical therapy, and other Midwestern University clinics.

Specific Responsibilities

• Oversee training for clinical psychology practicum students, including supervision for individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy and brief consultation for child/adolescent cases as well as some adult cases.
• Assist in coordinating the day-to-day operations of the clinic to assure high quality practical and patient care.
• Support outreach and other efforts to promote clinic services to potential community partners

Midwestern University and the Therapies Institute

Midwestern University is a private, nonprofit university known for providing excellent graduate education and training of healthcare professions. The campus is situated in the Phoenix Arizona metropolitan area. The Therapy Institute serves the local community providing high quality healthcare in a state-of-the-art facility. Consistent with the University’s One Health Mission, the Therapy Institute is focused on developing integrative models of treatment in concert with other professions/clinics.

Eligibility

Applicants must have graduated from an APA-accredited, doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology (preference for completing an APA-accredited internship). Candidates should have some experience working with populations that represent a range of backgrounds and clinical presentations and should have experience with individuals across the lifespan, including children and families.  Candidates must possess a license to practice psychology in the state of Arizona.  Candidates must also have two years of clinical practice post-licensure.

Salary and benefits are competitive. The psychology clinic and Clinical Psychology program at MWU is strongly committed to building and maintaining an environment that supports and fosters diversity among its faculty, staff, and student body. Our goal is to create a collegial and respectful culture for all members to work collaboratively to meet the university’s mission to provide ethical and diversity informed care in an equitable way.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should complete a formal Midwestern University job application through Midwestern University’s online job board at https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu.  Your online application should include a letter of intent and a curriculum vitae with the names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least three professional references. Any additional inquiries may be sent to Dr. Adam Fried Program Director, Clinical Psychology Program (afried@midwestern.edu).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.