Regional Director of Clinical Partnerships and Telehealth Training - LA Campus

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Job Description:\n\nCompany Description Alliant University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues. Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty. Our Mission: Alliant University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world. Our Vision: An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni. Our IMPACT Values:Inclusion: We value and engage the rich diversity of the Alliant community.Mentoring: We provide guidance and create enabling environments for success.Passion: We bring enthusiasm, creativity, and authenticity to our work.Accountability: We act with integrity and responsibility in all we do.Communication: We are responsive, transparent, and respectful in our interactions.Teamwork: We collaborate to develop innovative solutions for our community.Job Description The Regional Director of Clinical Partnerships and Telehealth Training provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and training development for clinical practicum experiences and telehealth service delivery within doctoral psychology programs. This position ensures high-quality clinical education, compliance with accreditation and licensure standards, and effective partnerships with external practicum sites. Under direction of the Senior Associate Dean, this position oversees the development and administration of telehealth clinic training for psychology doctoral students, emphasizing ethical practice, cultural responsiveness, evidence-based care, and competency-based supervision. Additionally, under direction of the Offices of Professional Training, the Director is responsible for collaborating in the development, expansion, and management of clinical training partnerships and practicum opportunities for psychology doctoral students. The Director works with faculty, clinical training staff, healthcare organizations, community agencies, and external supervisors to ensure students have access to diverse, high-quality training experiences that prepare them for internship, licensure, and professional practice. The Director collaborates closely with faculty, clinical supervisors, students, and community partners to support students’ professional development and readiness for internship and licensure. The Director will exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical principles and will be committed to the tenets of the University’s Mission and Vision. Salary Range: $92,000 - $100,000 annualized exempt position. Benefits Plans Include: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Benefit Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Plan, Transportation Spending Account, Employee Tuition Waiver.Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Required Qualifications • Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or related field from an APA-accredited program. • Licensed psychologist or license-eligible in California. • Minimum 3–5 years of experience providing clinical training, practicum coordination, higher education administration, or behavioral health program development. • Demonstrated experience developing partnerships with healthcare or community organizations. • Demonstrated expertise in telehealth or telepsychology service delivery and training. • Knowledge of APA accreditation standards, ethics, and clinical training requirements. • Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-management skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in doctoral psychology education or academic leadership. • Experience managing training clinics or behavioral health programs. • Familiarity with electronic health records and telehealth platforms. • Experience with healthcare systems, integrate care, or community mental health partnerships. • Record of program development, quality improvement, or community partnership building.Additional Information Skills: • Proficient computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, Google Drive and Calendar. • Individual must possess superior interpersonal oral and written communication skills. • Sensitivity to cultural diversity and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds • Proven ability to work effectively as a team player; highly motivated, focused and results oriented. • Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal contacts and maintain confidentiality at all times. • Ability to maintain composure under high stress conditions and effectively manage crisis situations. • Must possess the skills to prioritize a wide variety of assignments and perform numerous tasks in a fast-paced environment. • Demonstrated experience working independently, exercising professional judgment, and taking initiative. • Ability to manage large interacting systems as well as trainees with differing levels of education and expertise. Duties & Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Clinical Placement Development • Develop and expand practicum and clinical training partnerships for psychology doctoral students. • Identify and cultivate relationships with hospitals, behavioral health clinics, schools, university counseling centers, integrated care settings, community agencies, correctional facilities, and private practices. • Negotiate and maintain affiliation agreements, memoranda of understanding, and training contracts with external sites. • Create strategies to increase the number, diversity, and quality of clinical placement opportunities. • Ensure placements align with program competencies, accreditation standards, and student training goals. • Develop systems and processes to improve partnership management. Telehealth Clinic Training Oversight • Lead the development and administration of telehealth clinical training experiences for doctoral students. • Ensure telehealth services comply with ethical, legal, HIPAA, and jurisdictional regulations. • Develop policies, workflows, and best practices for telepsychology service delivery. • Coordinate training in telehealth competencies, including risk assessment, documentation, informed consent, cultural responsiveness, and technology use. • Supervise or coordinate supervision of student clinicians providing telehealth services. • Evaluate telehealth training outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives. Compliance and Accreditation • Ensure adherence to applicable standards from the American Psychological Association, state licensing boards, HIPAA regulations, and institutional policies. • Monitor evolving regulations and best practices related to telehealth and clinical education. Collaboration and Administration • Collaborate with program leadership, faculty, clinic staff, and external supervisors to strengthen training opportunities. • Participate in curriculum planning related to clinical training and professional competencies. • Manage scheduling, operational logistics, and data systems associated with placements and telehealth services. • Contribute to strategic planning and program growth initiatives. Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or directed. Supervisory Responsibility: Direct Reports: Student Assistants, Administrative Assistant, Liaison. Indirect Reports: None. Contact Responsibility: Internal: Interact with supervisor to receive direction, and instructions and/or review of work results. This position works closely with colleagues in multiple departments (i.e., clinical training coordinators, branch directors, etc.) to support both students and colleagues in achieving student success and department goals. External: Contracted agencies, as applicable. Primary Work Location, Hours & Travel Requirements: Office Location: Alliant Los Angeles Campus: Address: 1000 S Fremont Ave Bldg A7, Alhambra, CA 91803 Work Hours: This position may include a hybrid work structure with responsibilities conducted on campus, at community training sites, and through virtual telehealth platforms. Travel: Occasional. Background Check Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position. Additional Information: Anti-Discrimination Policy: Alliant University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in its educational programs, services and activities, and in employment practices, including but not limited to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, hair style or texture associated with race, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Alliant University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Office of People & Culture (Human Resources) at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires that we provide you with this Notice at Collection for California Employees and Applicants. This notice is about the collection and use of your personal information. We encourage you to read this notice carefully. Governing legislation: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and California law. Alliant University is a smoke and tobacco free environment. 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