Program Director – MS Clinical Counseling Program – Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine

Position Summary

The MS Clinical Psychology Program Director oversees the academic/programmatic components of the program and will be eligible for faculty appointment at a level commensurate with experience. Position responsibilities include:
1) Oversight of student recruitment, admission, and retention through collaboration with internal departments (Strategic Enrollment, Admissions) and via participation in recruitment and orientation events;
2) Oversight of academic program development, as well as program policies and procedures. Responsibilities within this domain include developing academic policies and procedures, monitoring compliance of these, and reviewing/updating all pertinent web-based materials and published documents related to curriculum development, evaluation and implementation.
3) Program administration responsibilities including but not limited to: advising the Chair on appropriate staffing for the courses of the program and supervising adjunct faculty assigned to the program; working with the associate director of clinical training to facilitate practicum placements for students; making budget requests and contributing to the budget planning activities of the Chair as needed to ensure the financial stability of the program;

assisting with adjunct faculty hiring; in conjunction with program faculty, developing and maintaining cooperative and collaborative relationships, activities and communication with other programs within the College; engaging with alumni and tracking proximal and distal program outcomes; participating in the department advisory board;
4) Teaching courses within the MS clinical counseling program and Psychology Department;
5) Participating in Department, College, and University service.

Who We Are

The MS Clinical Counseling Program is housed within the Department of Psychology at RFUMS and is designed as a full-time two-year terminal master’s program in which students, upon completion of the program and passing the national licensure examination, are eligible for licensure in the state of IL. The Department consists of 10 full time doctoral-level faculty and offers a PhD program in clinical psychology (accredited by the American Psychological Association) along with the MS Clinical Counseling program.

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.

Today, the university’s 6 colleges continue Dr Franklin’s legacy through rigorous academics, pioneering research, and innovative community service. Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings, including our simulation labs, the student-led Interprofessional Community Clinic, and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics. RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices, and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.

• Coordinate and manage the MS Clinical Counseling program
• Oversee the applicant evaluation process, including review of applications and conducting applicant interviews in collaboration with other department faculty to make admissions decisions
• Work closely with outside clinical partners and Associate Director of Clinical Training to provide a robust clinical experience for students.
• Provide training and supervision in practicum, internship, and program issues for university staff as needed
• Respond to student questions and concerns
• Monitor student academic progression, serving as student advocate offering academic support and professional…