About this opportunity
Biola University, Inc. lists this Internship Training Director, Biola Counseling Center opportunity in la mirada, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Internship Training Director, Biola Counseling Center
Position Description Rosemead School of Psychology is searching for an experienced psychologist to serve as the BCC Internship Training Director. The BCC operates a doctoral level training program with approximately 75 trainees, including an APA-accredited doctoral internship and master’s and doctoral-level practicums, all of whom serve both the university and clients from the broader Southern California community. The Internship Training Director provides oversight and management of clinical training and regulatory activities for the BCC Doctoral Internship Program, including maintaining APA accreditation and APPIC membership. The role involves supervising doctoral interns, collaborating with BCC leadership, and providing clinical services to the Biola University community. This is a full-time staff position with administrative faculty status and benefits, including health insurance, 403b match, generous paid leave, and tuition waiver opportunities.
Biola University is located in Southern California, in the city of La Mirada. The diverse student population includes approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students, with a mix of residential and commuter students. As a private Christian University, Biola seeks to develop students in mind and character to influence the world for Christ. Candidates should be in full agreement with the Biola’s Doctrinal Statements and Standard of Conduct and communicate a compelling interest in relating psychological theory and practice to Christian faith. Biola and the Rosemead School of Psychology are dedicated to hiring employees who will reflect the diversity of the university and greater La Mirada community, evidencing cultural competence and responsiveness in their work. Applicants with diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
Alignment with Theological Positions
Alignment with Theological Positions: The person who fills this position must be someone who personally agrees with Biola’s Articles of Faith and Statement of Biblical Principles and who is supportive of the positions taken by Biola as contained in its Eschatology Teaching Position.
Department
Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola Counseling Center
Supervisor
This position reports to the Executive Director of the Biola Counseling Center.
Educational Requirements
PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program and licensed as a psychologist in CA. If not licensed in CA, must be license-eligible and able to initiate the CA licensing process immediately upon hire.
Work Requirements
Exempt, full-time position, 12 months per year
This position requires personal attendance at Biola’s campus in La Mirada, CA.
Essential Duties
Clinical Training & Supervision
Supervision: Provide primary clinical supervision (including video reviews) for two of four doctoral psychology interns; oversee intern supervision of practicum students.
Training Delivery: Develop and deliver orientation, training seminars, and didactic workshops.
Evaluation: Conduct intern evaluations three times per year and coordinate with their academic programs.
HelpNow Crisis Assessment Reports: Review these reports as they come in and determine BCC follow-up as fitting.
Administrative & Compliance
Accreditation: Manage documentation and reporting for APA accreditation, APPIC match, and state regulatory boards.
Program Management: Maintain the Doctoral Internship Manual, training resources, and secure clinical storage drives.
Recruitment: Assist in evaluating, interviewing, and ranking annual internship candidates.
Career Guidance: Assist interns with post-doctoral applications, licensing, and career planning.
Required Skills/Qualifications
Experience working with APA-accredited doctoral internship.
Minimum of 5 years providing clinical supervision, training, and clinical services, university campus experience preferred.
Experience working with culturally diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in clinical training and client care.
In addition to the requisite therapeutic, supervisory and clinical training skills, public relations, time management, organizational, and written communication skills are also important for this position.
Hiring range:
$112,000 - $118,000 annual
Start date:
June 1, 2027
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Worksite address
la mirada, CA, 90637, US
Who can apply
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