Director of Clinical Training (DCT)

Department Summary

The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon Portland establishes a new national model for behavioral healthcare for children and families by creating a first-of-its-kind undergraduate training program in child behavioral health.

The institute prioritizes the needs of youth who have been historically or persistently underserved and seeks to make real system change by:

- Creating a new mental health profession
- Delivering support in schools and the community
- Training existing youth-serving professionals
- Developing new approaches to support child behavioral health
- Transforming the Pacific Northwest into a national model of thought and action.

Position Summary

The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon invites applications for a Director of Clinical Training (DCT) to join our clinical faculty. This is a 9-month career faculty position in the clinical professor series, with an additional one-month summer appointment compensated accordingly.

The DCT plays a pivotal leadership role in the Child Behavioral Health Program, overseeing practicum placements, coordinating field-based training experiences, and preparing students for internship and employment in child behavioral health roles. The DCT works closely with the Director of Child Behavioral Health and program faculty to ensure that clinical training is high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive.

As a member of the clinical faculty, the DCT will also:

• Provide clinical supervision to child behavioral health trainees in applied settings (e.g., schools, healthcare, and mental health systems)
• Maintain strong communication and alignment with staff in partner settings
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to youth mental health, aligned with their professional expertise
• Contribute to the preparation of students to deliver evidence-based services and engage effectively with youth and families from diverse backgrounds

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain partnerships with schools, community agencies, and healthcare organizations for practicum placements
• Supervise and mentor students in field placements
• Lead efforts to prepare students for internship and employment, including professional development and licensure pathways
• Collaborate on curriculum development related to clinical training
• Support program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives

We especially encourage applicants with expertise in evidence-based interventions for youth mental health, including assessment and strategies to reduce disparities in access to care for historically and persistently underserved communities. Experience with cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral parent training, classroom behavior management, school-based mental health, and integrated behavioral health in primary care settings is highly relevant.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field; or a master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field
• Six years of post-degree experience aligned with the Institute’s promotion policy, including contributions to teaching, service, scholarship, and professional engagement
• Licensed or license-eligible in Oregon in a relevant behavioral health profession (e.g., clinical psychology, school psychology, counseling, clinical social work)
• Formal training and experience in cognitive-behavioral and behavioral interventions for youth
• Formal training and experience training or supervising behavioral health providers