Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Supervisor

Position Summary

This position offers foundational clinical guidance to early‑stage graduate students in the PsyD program by providing weekly individual supervision for students completing a 500‑hour pre‑externship experience. The supervisor will collaborate with on‑site supervisors at established community partner sites and PsyD program faculty to ensure high‑quality clinical training that aligns with program and accreditation standards.

• Direct Supervision:
  Provide one hour of direct, individual clinical supervision per week for each assigned student.
• Reviewing and signing off on student clinical documentation.
• Maintaining supervisor‑specific documentation and records.
• Reviewing student session recordings to provide actionable feedback.
• Completing and submitting formal student evaluations.
• Developmental Mentorship:
  Support students who are new to clinical work in a tailored, supportive environment, ensuring they develop the foundational skills necessary to progress to the externship experience.
• Coordination of Training:
  Establish regular, ongoing communication with each student’s site supervisor and pre‑externship course instructor. Coordinate with the Director of Clinical Training as necessary.

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective, and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Employees must understand the mission and demonstrate the University’s core values, and be able to effectively interact with students, faculty, staff, and the public. Employees must follow and abide by all University policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines.

If an alternative work location is permitted or becomes necessary, the employee must be able to perform all parts of this job while working away from the office, on campus, or in a combination, and be proficient or willing to become proficient in the technology needed for remote work.

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Pennsylvania‑licensed psychologist.
• Two years of prior experience in clinical supervision and a strong commitment to the developmental training of foundational‑level psychology students.

• Knowledge of and ability to follow university policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the campus community.
• Comprehensive knowledge of APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, as well as state‑specific legal mandates (e.g., mandated reporting, duty to warn).
• Familiarity with the operational realities, documentation standards, and client populations typical of community‑based mental health partner sites.

Operates in an office environment that may have frequent interruptions. The area is well‑lit, temperature‑controlled, and free from hazards. Noise level is generally quiet to moderate.

Communicates frequently, in person, over the phone, or via a computer. Hearing is needed for extensive telephone and in‑person communication. Regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Manual dexterity is needed to operate a computer keyboard. Operates standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Pennsylvania‑licensed psychologist.

This role is compensated at the standard adjunct faculty rate, with pay scaled based on the number of students assigned for supervision each semester. The tier structure is as follows:

• 1 student:
  Compensated at the 1‑credit adjunct rate.
• 2–3 students:
  Compensated at the 2‑credit adjunct rate.
• 4–5 students:
  Compensated at the 3‑credit adjunct rate.

The successful applicant must hold an earned academic degree (doctoral or master’s level) in the discipline or a related field appropriate for the contracted teaching responsibilities.

Holy Family University seeks to foster a welcoming and a healthy educational and work environment based on respect, the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. Holy Family University is dedicated to ensuring an environment free of discrimination or harassment of any kind, and promotes equal opportunity in its employment and education.