Job Description:

Job Title: Intern Training Director/Program Coordinator

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Outpatient

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our dedicated team as an Intern Training Director/Program Coordinator, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of clinical psychology through innovative training and leadership. This position offers the opportunity to design and implement impactful service programming while managing effective operations that align with our strategic goals. We are looking for a compassionate leader who is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and inclusion, and who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Your expertise in clinical practice and program management will be invaluable as you guide and support our interns in their professional development.

In this role, you will oversee the psychology internship program, ensuring compliance with APA standards while maintaining a small clinical caseload. You will be a culture champion for the department, leading a team of Outpatient Services members and contributing to successful program operations. Your leadership will help promote community understanding of mental health and enhance responses to mental health challenges.

The Intern Training Director/Program Coordinator position offers…
• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more
• Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and manage all aspects of the psychology internship program, ensuring compliance with APA and NPTC standards.
• Maintain program fidelity, including adherence to accreditation requirements, operational guidelines, and best practices.
• Provide administrative supervision and support to interns, monitoring their progress and competencies.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, equity, and professional growth within the training program.
• Maintain a small clinical caseload, providing direct client care and modeling evidence-based practices.
• Actively participate in leadership meetings, intern development activities, and community outreach.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all client documentation.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Licensure as a psychologist in Missouri or ability to obtain licensure prior to start.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in clinical practice.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in program evaluation, strategic planning, and outcome measurement.
• Effective communication skills for presentations, reports, and team collaboration.

Additional Qualifications:
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Leadership and/or supervision experience required.

Physical Requirements:
• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
• Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Brightli is on a Mission:
Join us in our mission to change and save lives. If you are passionate about making a difference and shaping the future of clinical psychology, we encourage you to apply today!

Keywords: Program Coordinator, Intern Training Director, Psychology Internship, Clinical Supervision, Mental Health, Leadership, Program Management, APA Standards, Community Outreach, Professional Development

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.