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Req #: 245371

Department: PSYCHOLOGY

Appointing Department Web Address: https://psych.uw.edu/community/the-clinic

Posting Date: 05/16/2025

Closing Info:

Closes On 05/30/2025

Salary: $7,000 - $9,274 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes:

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The position of Marsha M. Linehan Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Clinic Associate Director (MML Associate Director) serves both the service and training missions of the MML DBT clinic and manages administrative tasks and projects as required for the successful functioning of our clinic. The part-time MML Associate Director provides direct clinical service to members of the community as well as supervision to University of Washington clinical psychology graduate students in the delivery of adherent DBT within a comprehensive DBT program.

POSITION PURPOSE

The position of Marsha M. Linehan Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Clinic Associate Director (MML Associate Director) serves both the service and training missions of the MML DBT clinic and manages administrative tasks and projects as required for the successful functioning of our clinic. The part-time MML Associate Director provides direct clinical service to members of the community as well as supervision to University of Washington clinical psychology graduate students in the delivery of adherent DBT within a comprehensive DBT program.

Position Complexities/Features

This position entails certain responsibilities that demand strong interpersonal skills and knowledge specific to DBT. It requires a unique combination of training and experience in the delivery of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as experience supervising and training advanced psychology graduate students. The MML Clinic Associate Director is expected to keep up to date on the latest research in the field and apply this information to implementation of clinical service, graduate student training, and MML Clinic policies/procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Provide supervision and training of clinical psychology graduate students including support with crisis management, student and supervisor case consultation and participation in education activities related to graduate student training. There are also opportunities for mentoring doctoral student research and graduate teaching. In this salaried position, the MML clinic Associate Director will focus on training advanced level graduate students. The Associate Director will also support the director in creating learning materials for the graduate trainees, volunteer supervisors, and therapists in the community.

+ Provide direct service and assessment of adults and adolescents. This will include intervention services and diagnostic evaluations as time and interest allow.

+ Manage administrative tasks (e.g., aligning policies and procedures with current evidence on the treatment; supervisor onboarding, and managing training resources) and work on projects (e.g., co-develop and manage community education events) necessary for successful MML Clinic operations as needed and time allows. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

+ PhD in Clinical Psychology

+ One year of post-doctoral clinical experience. Licensed or license eligible within 6 months in the state of Washington. **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

+ Training and experience in delivery of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

+ Administration and management skills

+ Supervising/training advanced psychology graduate students

+ Public relations and community education

+ Commitment to legal and ethical practices in service delivery and clinical training/supervision

+ Commitment to collegiality, collaboration, respect for all persons, and prioritization of a supportive training environment.

+ Conditions of Employment **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**

+ Licensure or license eligible within 6 months in the state of Washington

+ **Responsibilities:** L-PY | PSYCHOLOGIST LICENSE - WA State

+ **Certifications:** L-PY | PSYCHOLOGIST LICENSE - WA State **Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.