Clinic Director

• 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
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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 sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.



To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Clinic-Director_JR10015289.



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