Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Training (ADT) will be responsible for working closely with the Director of Training (DT) to develop, formalize, and implement the training program within the Natalis Psychology Training Program (NPTP).

Description: This role will be integral to the training program. It is a position well suited to psychologists whose values align with a commitment to supervision, counselor development, and training. The Natalis Psychology Training Program focuses on training across levels; Master’s, Doctorate, and Post-Doctorate. Trainees come to us from various programs throughout Minnesota focusing on psychology, marriage and family therapy, and on occasion social work. As an organization, our training program is a core part of our mission. The Assistant Director of Training will work very closely with the Director of Training. Supervision of trainees and post-degree, pre-licensed providers in addition to clinical work are central to the position. Additionally, the training program has a commitment to justice and multicultural proficiency. We strongly encourage psychologists who share this value to apply.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintain training program in conjunction with Director of Training which may include:
• Monitor all training activities including pre- and post-degree trainee selection and trainee performance
• Ensure Natalis compliance with training program policies
• Review and screen application materials
• Conduct interviews for practica, doctoral internship, post-doctoral fellowship, and post-degree pre-licensed staff positions in conjunction with Director of Training or other staff as appropriate.
• Design and implement training activities and training curriculum in consultation with the Director of Training integrating a multidisciplinary approach informed by Natalis organizational and training values
• Monitor and address trainee expectations as they are set by the clinic, graduate program, and/or licensure board
• Foster relationships with training institutions to aid in recruitment of trainees and employment prospects at the graduate or postgraduate level
• Consult with APPIC and APA as needed to address problematic performance or other doctoral internship related concerns including obtaining and maintaining accreditation
• Create, edit, and update Training Program documents and policies as needed
• Provision of clinical and administrative supervision as negotiated in contract based on program’s multidisciplinary training needs
• Facilitate group supervision and didactics specific to students in graduate-level and postgraduate clinical programs in conjunction with other staff
• Manage trainee compliance with licensing board rules, MN DHS regulations, documentation and billing standards, and other healthcare regulations
• Review and sign supervisees’ documentation and billing
• Provide crisis consultation to trainees
• Active attendance and participation in clinical case consultations and staff meetings, including possible facilitation or co-facilitation of weekly Supervisor’s Huddle and monthly Supervisor’s Administrative Meeting
• Maintaining psychotherapy caseload as defined by contract
• The provision of clinical services including conducting diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and discharge planning for Natalis clients.
• Engage ethically and in compliance with licensing board rules of practice while following professional ethics standards of the APA
• Compliance with clinic policies and procedures

Core Values

Education and training

Clinical and cultural humility

Integrity

Collaboration

Self-reflective practice

Competencies

Clinical practice

Clinical supervision, individual and group

Multicultural proficiency

Ethics

Training

Required Education and Experience

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in counseling related field (Counseling or Clinical Psychology) with active licensure in Minnesota. Doctoral degree must come from an APA accredited training program preferably including an APA accredited doctoral internship.

A minimum of two years providing clinical supervision is required.

Experience as a generalist practitioner and the ability to supervise generalist practice.

Supervisory Responsibility

This role involves the clinical supervision and coordination of trainees and members of the training team. Specifically, provide ongoing individual supervision to 5-6 NPTP trainees (practicum students, interns, and/or fellows) and facilitate or co-facilitate up to two group supervision experiences. This role may also include administrative supervision.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, electronic health records, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some movement may be required to complete documentation, engage with clients, trainees, and staff.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, salaried position. 40 hours per week are expected with some additional hours on occasion as workload and business demands. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday during typical business hours, although employee may establish their own schedule in conjunction with the Director of Training to the extent duties and expectations continue to be met consistently.

Travel

Travel may be expected from time to time for professional development and between Natalis locations.

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an EEO employer.

Other Duties

Core Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change upon mutual negotiation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• Providing clinical supervision is required.: 2 years (Required)
• generalist practitioner: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Active licensure in Minnesota (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Paul, MN 55104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person