Senior Director – Professional Training and Readiness

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provides direction and oversight for APA’s initiatives in professional training and readiness.

• Develops and shapes the vision, scope, and priorities of the training and readiness portfolio.

• Leads programs and initiatives that enhance pathway programs to and throughout graduate education.

• Represents the field of psychology education in policy and program development settings.

• Prepares presentations, comments, and reports.

• Curates and shares information about effective practices and national trends in professional training and readiness.

• Converts research findings into actionable practice and creates resources, guidance, and tools focused on practice.

• Acts as APA’s primary contact and liaison for key groups related to professional training.

• Serves as the doctoral consultant for APA governance groups.

• Responsible for administrative duties, personnel management, and the development, management, and oversight of the portfolio budget.

⛳️ Requirements

• A doctoral degree in health service psychology is required.

• A background in neuropsychology is preferred.

• Mid-career scholar with at least 12-15 years of postdoctoral experience.

• A minimum of five years’ experience in psychology education, training, or professional preparation.

• Experience as a program director in health service psychology.

• Management capabilities including strategic planning, fiscal oversight, administrative tasks, and personnel management.

• Proven leadership qualities and public speaking abilities.

• Evidence of national recognition and reputation in the fields of psychology education, training, supervised practice, or professional readiness communities.

• Strong statistical and data analysis capabilities, with the ability to interpret and leverage data for strategy, program development, and decision-making.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal abilities; excellent policy analysis skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, email applications, and virtual meeting platforms.

• Willingness to utilize AI tools to enhance work efficiency and effectiveness is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching up to 4%.

• Options for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Outpatient mental health benefits.

• Paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays.

• Family/Medical Leave.

• Tuition assistance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.