Department of Psychology:

The Department of Psychology at UCF has over 50 full-time faculty, approximately 4,500 undergraduate majors, and houses Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology, Human Factors and Cognitive Psychology, and I/O Psychology. For more information, visit https://sciences.ucf.edu/psychology/

The Opportunity:

The University of Central Florida's (UCF) Department of Psychology, in the College of Sciences, seeks applicants to direct its in-house Psychology Clinic. The clinic provides assessment and psychotherapy to adults from the Central Florida community, using a low-cost sliding-scale fee system. Students currently enrolled in the UCF Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program provide direct clinical services, under the close supervision of licensed Psychologists.

This is a full-time, 12-month staff position reporting to the Program Director, who is a faculty member within the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program, and who reports to the department chair. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Supervising graduate students in clinical practicum.
• Supervising clinic staff and directing overall clinic operations.
• Overseeing use of clinical records software and release of information requests.
• Maintaining security of private health information.
• Providing coverage for clinical emergencies during operating hours.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with referring agencies.
• Leading initiatives that support continuous improvement of the clinic.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA (American Psychological Association) accredited program, completion of an APA-accredited internship or closely related field and have a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Must possess a current clinical license in their current state jurisdiction of practice.
• Must be license eligible in Florida at time of hire, licensed by the State of Florida within 6 months of hire date, and must maintain license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competence with and primary orientation in empirically supported assessment and psychotherapy approaches.
• 4+ years of related experience acquired after receipt of doctoral degree.
• Previous experience with clinical supervision of trainees using empirically supported assessment and psychotherapy approaches with adult patients.
• Previous experience providing and/or supervising teletherapy.
• Licensed as a Psychologist in the United States.

Additional Application Materials Required:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• A cover letter outlining your background and motivation for pursuing this opportunity, including your interest in leading and supporting the Psychology Clinic at UCF.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• This is a full-time role (40 hours per week), generally scheduled Monday through Friday, with flexibility to adjust specific days and times based on clinic needs.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more...For more benefits information, view theUCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Department
College of Sciences (COS) - Department of Psychology

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, with flexibility to adjust specific days and times based on clinic needs.

Type of Appointment
Regular

Expected Salary
Negotiable

Job Posting End Date