Director of Clinical Training, CMHC - Chicago

Job Description:

The Chicago School is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as Director of Clinical Training for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.

The Chicago School  is a nonprofit university with in-person locations across the United States, a growing online campus, and education partnerships worldwide. The Chicago School serves a broad population with 6,000+ students across 35+ degree programs in psychology, behavioral health, and nursing. The Chicago School is committed to preparing future professional to improve the health and well-being of future generations across a wide range of communities. Founded in 1979 by a group of psychologists and educators, The Chicago School has grown into a dominant and globally respected leader in the fields of psychology and behavioral health sciences. Today, The Chicago School has an annual operating budget of nearly $150M and employs nearly 600 full-time faculty and staff. As an institution, The Chicago School is deeply committed to student success, innovation, and community impact. Our students are meaningfully connected in their communities, donating more than 1.2 million service hours per year through fieldwork, practicum opportunities, and volunteerism. The Chicago School is part of the TCS Education System, a nonprofit system of colleges advancing student success and community impact. 

The Director of Clinical Training provides leadership and oversight for practicum and internship experiences, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, ethical and professional practice expectations, and state licensure requirements. This position works closely with students, faculty, site supervisors, and community partners to support high-quality clinical training experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all practicum and internship placement processes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community-based clinical training sites.
• Ensure compliance with CACREP standards, institutional policies, and state regulations.
• Support students throughout their clinical training experiences.
• Provide consultation and training to site supervisors.
• Collaborate with faculty regarding student development, professional dispositions, and clinical competencies.
• Monitor and assess student learning outcomes related to field experiences.
• Participate in accreditation, assessment, and program evaluation activities.
• Support the program's commitment to multicultural competence, social justice, and inclusive counseling practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision or a closely related field.
• Licensed mental health professional eligible for licensure in Illinois.
• Experience supervising counseling students in practicum and internship settings.
• Knowledge of CACREP standards and counselor preparation.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with clinical training administration, accreditation, and assessment processes.

Compensation & Benefits

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.