Clinic Director

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Position Title:
Clinic Director
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Clinical Professor
Job Duties:
The Clinic Director oversees all aspects of the functioning of the UWM Psychology Clinic, which is a research and training clinic serving UWM students and the Milwaukee community.  This position will work with faculty supervisors and students to develop, implement, and monitor compliance with clinic policies, manage the clinic budget in consultation with the Clinical Training Committee, provide clinical supervision for graduate students in the Clinical Psychology PhD program and supervise Psychotherapy teams each year.  The Clinic Director will serve as a voting member on the Clinical Training Committee, which oversees the clinical training of graduate students in the Clinical Psychology PhD program, and any other responsibilities which are more fully described in the position description.

Key Job Responsibilities: Assist in hiring clinic staff
Develop and oversee clinic budget allocations and expenditures
Oversee compliance with Clinic and University Policy and Legal/Ethical standards for Psychologists
Train & supervise clinic staff (e.g., Clinic Manager, Graduate Student Clinic TA)
Supervise front desk staff
Clinical student orientation to Clinic policies
Oversee electronic health records. Identify and manage appropriate software, train clinic personnel in use of software, ensure timely completion of records, safe storage of records, and ethical release of records when needed
Maintain manuals for clinical policies and procedures for students, staff, and supervisors
Supervise client intake assessments conducted by Graduate Student Clinic TA
Assign clients to therapist
Assist the DCT/Area Head in assigning students to supervisors
Engage in direct supervision of graduate students learning to conduct psychotherapy (supervise up to 6-8 student therapists in first year of therapy practicum, including holding regular group and individual supervision meetings and completing student evaluations), including continued supervision beyond the therapy year
Survey graduate students for feedback about clinic operations and hold periodic clinic operations meetings to review feedback to develop and/or discuss improvements in processes
Liaison to campus resources, Student Health and Wellness Center, Accessibility Resource Center, Women's Center, LGBTQ+ Resource Center
Serve as liaison between Clinical Psychology Program and Community Placement Centers
Oversee collection of practicum evaluations of Clinical Psychology students from both internal and external clinical supervisors
Liaise with clinic supervisors (both therapy and assessment) regarding clinic operations, infrastructure, and supervisory considerations
Oversee collection of Faculty supervisor evaluations by clinical psychology students
Coordinate clinical research - e.g., liaison with PIs for studies done through the clinic
Oversee implementation of measurement-based care
Meet with student therapists to discuss models of supervision and consultation {Psychology 842 syllabus)
Coordinate the Professional Developing and Issues in Clinical Psychology program meeting (approximately 3x/month)
Assist the DCT/Area Head in maintaining the records necessary for maintenance and renewal of APA accreditation
Keep abreast of the field in terms of Psychology Department Psychology Clinics
Teach 1 graduate course per year (e.g., Professional Issues and Ethics in Clinical Psychology)
Serve as a voting member of Clinical Training Committee
Department:
The department of Psychological & Brain Sciences is among the largest departments on campus, and psychology is the largest undergraduate major program at UWM.

The neuroscience major was added in recent years to provide a streamlined curriculum for undergraduates that combines biology, biochemistry and psychology coursework.

We are home to highly productive researchers who garner larger public and private grant funding. Our research specialties are renown and center around three areas: clinical psychology, health psychology and neuroscience. Our excellent reputation for research, education, and training in psychology make our graduate program competitive nationally and internationally with many more applicants than seats available.

We pride ourselves on consistent efforts and attention to building a collegial atmosphere in the department with every student, staff and faculty member working towards our shared goals of creating and disseminating new knowledge in the fields of psychology and neuroscience.
Compensation:
$100,000 - $150,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience)
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or related field
Licensed or Licensed-eligible in WI
Demonstrated publication record
Demonstrated record of supervision of clinical psychology graduate students in empirically supported interventions and/or assessment practice
Demonstrated ability to work with clinical researchers
Demonstrated record of didactic teaching of graduate students in clinical psychology program or similar

Preferred Qualifications: ABPP in clinical, counseling, CBT, Health, or Neuropsychology
Familiarity with Clinic Note or similar electronic health record system
Record of budget management and other skills needed to oversee business operations of the clinic
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter, detailed resume/CV that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
Applications missing any of the required documents listed prior to the application deadline will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee are unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

Apply electronically by the application deadline of
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Contact Information:
For any questions regarding the position, please contact Thomas Schwartz (schwa282@uwm.edu).
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to
university policy
, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact
uwm-jobs@uwm.edu
or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sex