Assistant Director for the Psychological Services Clinic (33735)
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Position Information
Posting Detail Information
Working Position Title | Assistant Director for the Psychological Services Clinic (33735) |
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Classification | Assistant Director |
Position Number | 00033735 |
Open Date | 01/05/2024 |
Close Date | |
Priority Review Date | 01/28/2024 |
Employee Class | Staff |
Full-Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
FTE | 1.00 |
Position Status | Regular |
FLSA | Exempt |
Job code | 1040SPS04 |
Union Representation | Non-Union |
Union Code | N/A |
Unit/Department | Psychology |
College/Unit | College of LA&S Dean |
Division | Academic Division |
Location | PM 409 |
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page | https://www.niu.edu/clas/psychology/resources/psc/index.shtml |
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview | The Department of Psychology at Northern Illinois University (NIU) announces an opening for an Assistant Director of the Psychological Services Center (PSC). NIU is a doctoral-granting public institution that enrolls more than 15,000 students, with a diverse undergraduate population. NIU and the Psychology Department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity and inclusiveness among faculty, staff, and students, and to the development of a diverse educational environment that affirms the experience of all of its members. NIU’s Psychology Department is in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and includes 22 full time faculty members. The Department offers a Specialist degree in School Psychology, as well as PhD degree specializations in the following areas: clinical, cognitive, developmental, industrial-organizational, neuroscience, school, and social. The Clinical Psychology program has been continually accredited by APA since 1972 and adheres to a scientist-practitioner model of training. While all students gain training in behavioral and cognitive-behavioral approaches, students have the opportunity to pursue a focus in child clinical/developmental or trauma psychology within the clinic. The APA accredited and NASP-approved School Psychology programs train students who go onto become educationally licensed school psychologists and professionally licensed psychologists. Serving as the training clinic for graduate students in the Clinical PhD program and the School Psychology SSP and PhD programs, the PSC provides psychological assessment and evidence-based outpatient therapy services for individuals and families. The PSC serves a diverse range of clients from young children to older adults and a mix of university students/staff and members of the broader community. The PSC is a 4000 sq. ft. facility connected to the psychology building that includes ample office space and treatment rooms, a graduate student work area, a newly acquired electronic medical records system, telehealth capabilities, and digital audio/visual system for recording and viewing sessions. |
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Position Summary | The Assistant Director will facilitate the direction and operations of the Psychological Services Center (PSC), the in-house training clinic with the Department of Psychology. Working together with the director and the office manager, the Assistant Director will be a licensed clinical psychologist capable of providing high-quality intensive supervision for graduate students, as well as providing drop-in support for students within the PSC. The Assistant Director will also be integral to case supervision throughout the year, demonstrate a commitment upholding NIU and the Clinical Psychology program’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as a commitment to providing access to high-quality mental health services to an underserved population |
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Psychological Services Clinic
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Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service) | N/A |
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service) | N/A |
Specialty Factors (Civil Service) | N/A |
Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service) | N/A |
Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS) |
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Additional Requirements (SPS) |
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Preferred Qualifications (SPS) |
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Physical demands/requirements | N/A |
Appointment and Compensation Details
Appointment and Compensation Details
Anticipated Appointment Start Date | As soon as possible after priority date |
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Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
Percent of Staff Year | 1.00 |
Standard Hours Per Week | 37.50 |
Working Hours | Varies on departmental need |
Salary | Commensurate with experience and qualifications. NIU offers a robust Benefits Package. |
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range | See above |
Earn Type | Salary |
Application Procedure
Application Procedure
Application Procedure | For full consideration, prospective applicants should visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/75503 to apply and upload the following materials by January 28, 2024: Required Documents
Priority review of applications will begin after January 28, 2024. Applications received after this date are welcomed and will be considered as needed. Questions about the position should be directed to the chair of the committee, Danielle Baran (dbaran@niu.edu). Start date to be determined, but no later than August 15. https://www.niu.edu/clas/psychology/resources/psc/index.shtml2024. Successful completion of a background check will be required upon hire. |
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Special Instructions | N/A |
Quick Link to Applicant | https://employment.niu.edu/postings/75503 |
Is Background Check Required? | Yes |
EEO Statement Summary | In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator Health Services 230 TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu 815-753-5560 |
Visa Policy | In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. |
ADA Accommodation |
NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu. |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)
- Other #2
- Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
- Certifications/Licensure #1
Supplemental Questions
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