Training Director of Clinical Psychology - Adena Health System

Adena Health is looking for a highly motivated Clinical Psychologist to join the team in Chillicothe, OH. The selected candidate will join a team of 20 physicians and 6 counselors/psychologists. This position will be part time psychology clinical training director and part time psychology (60% admin/40% clinical). This is a full-time employed position within the multispecialty Adena Medical Group. The position offers generous benefits and a highly competitive compensation package. 

• Hours: Monday-Friday (8:00AM-4:30PM) 
• EMR: Epic

General Responsibilities:

The Psychology Director of Clinical Training plays an important role in the creation, ongoing development of and guidance of the clinical program and in exploring procedures and options for providing better clinical training. They work in close cooperation with the GME DIO in attaining these goals. Generally, the Director of Clinical Training is responsible for and should play an active role in the following areas:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Act as point of contact for trainees and supervisors for Training Department related questions
• Creation, annual review, and management of Training Department manuals and guides
• Coordinate annual didactic schedule, presenters, and room reservation (physical or WebEx)
• Coordinate annual hiring procedures (internship and postdoc) to include but is not limited to: job postings, establishing hiring committees, creating applicant rating systems, interview day agendas, coordination for interview days, extending employment offers.  Note, the CTD will work closely with the DIO and Human Resources in regards to the recruiting and hiring process.
• Coordinate annual supervisor selection and assignment to trainees (2 trainees/supervisor)
• Establish and Coordinate Site and appropriate training role for trainees/interns (i.e. counseling center, inpatient, cancer center, etc) as well as setting annual caseload ramp up schedules.
• Coordinate with appropriate Practice Managers regarding room assignments, work schedules, credentialing and other legal or insurance requirements prior to trainees start date
• Coordinate with HR/IS regarding onboarding and orientation processes
• Coordinate End-of-Term evaluations for trainees and supervisors
• Coordination with individual supervisors regarding any Developmental Action Plan (DAP) activities
• Liaison with the Ohio Board of Psychology
• Facilitate exit interviews for trainees/interns
• Ongoing review, analysis, and improvement for the overall health, success, and sustainability of the Adena GME Psychology Training Department
• Perform other duties as assigned

Pre-Doctoral Internship Formation Specific Responsibilities:

• Creation of a doctoral-level internship program with the goal of APPIC and future APA accreditation
• Creation and Development of a Psychology Internship Committee
  • Facilitation and delegation of tasks to the Internship Committee
• Manage application process to APPIC membership
• Achieve and maintain good standing with APPIC Accredited Site
• Manage Match process with APPIC Internship annually
• Create a self-study committee and manage the application process to APA (once qualified to apply)
• Achieve and maintain good standing as an APA Accredited Internship Site
• Communicate with the doctoral interns home programs as needed

Supervision Provision:

• Weekly one-on-one check ins with trainees with direct supervision of active counseling
• Weekly group supervision for doctoral interns with direct supervision of group leadership

Meeting Participation:

• Weekly check-in with Practice Director(s)
• Bi-weekly Licensed Supervision Consult group
• Monthly Managers & Directors Leadership meeting
• Monthly GMEC meeting

Training Director Must Show the Ability to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of sound ethical practice in conjunction with the established and defined ethics of ones training and discipline.
• Be highly cognizant of their various roles and boundaries.
• Serve as the liaison between the doctoral internship program and doctoral interns  and are responsible for maintaining communication regarding doctoral interns progress and any difficulties.
• Remain up to date with current Adena Health/GME goals and policies, and the requirements set forth by Adena Health Systems contracted insurance companies.
• Think systematically to coordinate complex schedules and training requirements.
• Function proficiently in a web-based computer environment.
• Effectively organize time and responsibilities.
• Respond with an appropriate level of urgency to issues raised by doctoral interns and/or supervisors, prioritize importance, and resolve issues or delegate as appropriate.
• Model through behaviors and attitudes that reflect and are consistent with the policies and values of Adena Health.
• Sign the Professionalism Memorandum of Understanding and Commitment and be aware of the professionalism policies of both the Adena employees in general and GME in particular

Work Requirements

• Hours of employment: Full-time employee will work five days per week. 
• Training Director is expected to maintain 8-16 clinical hours per week in direct patient care.
• Current Psychologist License in the state of Ohio, or license eligible.
• Minimum of two years post-licensure clinical experience. (required for supervising)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Ohio license.
• A Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited university.
• Fluent in use of Google, Microsoft Office, and WebEx  products.
• Knowledge of general office machines, telephone systems, and other information systems.
• Comfortable working paperless, using and saving files electronically.
• Competent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
• Maintains a high degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.
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• Able to follow all guidelines set by HIPAA and maintain compliance with Adena policy and protocol.
• Experience managing or significant leadership role within an APA Accredited doctoral Internship program.
• Experience managing or significant role related to navigating APPIC and/or APA Accreditation process.
• Experience managing or significant leadership role in program development.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign on bonus (up to $30,000 sign on bonus depending on experience)
• $15,000 relocation benefit
• $2000/year for CME
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified