Clinic Director

Serve as a bridge and liaison between the Frances Smith Center and the MFT Department. Direct and oversee operations of the Frances Smith Center for Individual and Family Therapy. Duties include the management, oversight, and direct administration of daily Center operations including oversight of the Center budget and procedures. Monitor student-client hours related to graduation, and work with program clinical supervisors to ensure the quality of services that are being provided by the students to clients in the community. Represent the Center at various community meetings and organizations for referrals, including marketing of the Center‘s services on-campus and to the local community, as well as develop and revise marketing tools as needed. Collaborate with the MFT Department Chair to ensure continuity of didactic training within the MFT Program. Develop and conduct Center orientation for new students.
Provide general clinical oversight for all MFT students in the Center, including being available for clinical emergencies and crisis intervention (this may include some evenings/weekends). Follow all statutes and regulations from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and accreditation standards from the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage & Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). The Director will conduct a clinical review of all client files, develop and update Center policies and procedures, legal forms, and documents related to practicum training, organize and participate in MFT Department related activities, participate on Clinical Advancement Exam committees and the MFT Practicum Committee (MPC). Co-supervise the graduate student worker and provide general clinical oversight for all MFT students in the Center (avg. 20-30 students per semester).