Clinical Field Education Director

Job Description

Job Description

Institutional Overview

William James College is in an exciting period of growth at a time when access to high-quality behavioral healthcare has never been more important. For over 50 years, our faculty and staff have prepared professionals to bring evidence-based mental health care to healthcare systems, community agencies, schools, correctional facilities, businesses, and private practice settings throughout New England and beyond. 

Our mission is clear: to advance educational excellence in applied psychology and to develop skilled, compassionate professionals committed to expanding access to behavioral healthcare for individuals and communities who need it most. 

As a community grounded in excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals, William James College fosters leadership, collaboration, and service in an increasingly complex world. We seek professionals who are energized by meaningful work, committed to student success, and motivated to make a lasting impact in the field of behavioral health. 

We are building the next generation of behavioral health leaders and are looking for colleagues who want to help shape that future. 

Position Summary

William James College invites applications for a full-time Director of Field Education & Clinical Training for our Clinical Psychology Doctoral (Psy.D.) Program in Providence, Rhode Island. This role combines administrative leadership over the program's clinical placement operations and setup and management of field placement opportunities across Rhode Island and regional healthcare networks with teaching responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will establish and maintain field site partnerships, oversee administrative compliance and contracts, serve as a liaison for trainee performance, and teach experiential seminar courses for doctoral students in field placements.

Essential Functions

Field Education & Site Partnership Development

• Identify, evaluate, and establish formal relationships with local and regional clinical field training sites (hospitals, community mental health centers, forensic facilities, and private practices) aligned with APA accreditation standards.
• Draft, execute, track, and maintain field site contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), supervisor qualifications, and required documentation.
• Maintain a centralized, secure database of site agreements, student placement evaluations, supervisor credentials, and training site profiles.

Student Placement & Site Liaison

• Advise and guide doctoral students through the practicum application, matching, and placement processes.
• Monitor student progress, clinical hours, and competencies across training sites.
• Serve as the primary administrative and clinical liaison between the academic program and site supervisors to resolve trainee performance concerns, site grievances, or supervisory challenges.
• Conduct site visits and evaluations to maintain quality assurance across all affiliated field training locations.

Teaching & Academic Responsibilities

• Teach core practicum seminar and field education support courses for doctoral students actively engaged in clinical training.
• Facilitate case presentations, peer supervision models, and discussions on ethics, professional development, and clinical competencies.
• Participate in departmental governance, faculty meetings, student admissions, and program committee work as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and objectives of the position and the mission of the College

Education and Experience 

• Education : Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited institution.
• Licensure : Current, active, and unencumbered license as a Psychologist in the State of Rhode Island (or eligible for immediate endorsement prior to hire date).
• Experience :
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of post-licensure clinical experience.
  • Experience with clinical supervision, field training administration, or academic teaching at the graduate level.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with APA accreditation standards regarding doctoral field training and competencies.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and contract-management abilities with acute attention to regulatory documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills for collaborating with external health systems, community partners, faculty, and students.
• Familiarity with the Rhode Island healthcare and mental health ecosystem.

Total Rewards:

At William James College, we’re committed to supporting you as a whole person—so you can do meaningful work and thrive while doing it. Our total rewards approach is designed to promote your well-being, financial security, and professional growth, with a strong emphasis on flexibility, balance, and long-term success.

As a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3), your work here may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program—helping you invest in your future while making a meaningful impact.

Compensation Range:  $100,000-110,000 annually  

This range represents the College’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role. Placement within the range will depend on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Typically, candidates are hired within the lower to mid-point of the range, with the upper end reserved for individuals who bring significant, directly relevant experience and fully meet or exceed the role’s requirements.

Application Procedure:

To apply, please visit our Career Center.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

Compliance & Equal Opportunity Statement

At William James College, we are a community grounded in excellence, fairness, and respect for all. We are committed to developing leaders and change agents who can navigate and shape an increasingly complex world, while fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

William James College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, in accordance with applicable federal and Massachusetts laws. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

  This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

William James College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.