Psychologist PhD

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

This full-time (40 hours per week) Psychologist position at the Psychological Clinic (Psych Clinic) at the Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Psych Clinic's clinical service and training programs. The successful candidate will have two primary roles at the Psych Clinic: (1) clinical training and supervision for psychology and social work trainees, and (2) direct clinical services to adult clients at the Psych Clinic (psychotherapy as well as options for psychoeducational and/or ASD assessment).

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in evidence-based clinical service and experience providing clinical supervision. Additionally, ideal candidates will have a passion for and significant clinical experience with evidence-based mental health care for members of marginalized communities, such as BIPOC, neurodivergent, and/or LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. Other areas of clinical expertise that would be desirable in a candidate include: testing for ADHD, Learning Disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder testing, mindfulness-based intervention, treatment of mood disorders, trauma, and/or prenatal and perinatal mental health concerns.  

Who We Are

The primary mission of the Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) is to help build fulfilling lives through (1) serving the university and broader community with compassionate, evidence-based services for mental health, language, and literacy concerns and (2) providing outstanding training and education. 

MARI is housed within the Rackham Graduate School and is comprised of three centers, the Psychological Clinic (Psych Clinic), which provides psychotherapy and evaluation services to adults, the University Center for the Child and the Family (UCCF), which provides psychotherapy and evaluation services to youth and families, and the University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL), which provides language and literacy evaluations and intervention services to youth and adults. 

The Psych Clinic is a multidisciplinary adult mental health clinic located on the University of Michigan campus. The clinic provides individual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, and testing services to students, staff, and faculty at the University of Michigan as well as members of the local community and southeast Michigan. Consistent with its primary missions of clinical service and training, the Psychological Clinic offers multidisciplinary training opportunities. We participate in the APPIC and APA-accredited psychology internship match, provide practicum training for clinical psychology graduate students, Post-Doctoral and Post-MSW fellowships, U-M School of Social Work internship field placements, and undergraduate internship opportunities.

Why Work at Michigan?

Additional benefits of employment at MARI include access to amazing benefits, generous paid time off, flexible work schedules and a learning-friendly and collegial environment. MARI is invested in keeping good people engaged and helping them grow.

Responsibilities*

  • Individual supervision of psychology post-doctoral fellows, interns, and practicum students as well as potential group therapy supervision of psychology and social work trainees.
    • Supervision duties include: 
      • Monitoring clinical care of clients seen by supervisees
      • Structuring activities of the supervisee to help ensure the provision of competent services
      • Facilitating trainee's professional development
      • Providing formative and summative evaluation of the supervisee's clinical work and professional behavior
  • Direct clinical services to clients (individual and/or group therapy, psychoeducational and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments desired but not required)
  • Seminar presentations for clinical trainees
  • Participation in agency planning and initiatives
  • Engagement in and program development around PC's community outreach and collaborative research activities

Required Qualifications*

  • Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or closely related field from an APA-accredited program
  • Completed internship from an APA-approved site
  • Full Michigan licensure as a Psychologist (or fully licensed as a Psychologist by start date)
  • Demonstrated training and clinical experience working with range of presenting problems common to community-based mental health clinics
  • Teaching/clinical supervisory experience

Desired Qualifications*

  • 2-5 years of post-doctoral experience is strongly preferred but we will consider exceptional applicants completing their post-doctoral fellowship by Sept. 2025
  • Passion for and significant clinical experience with evidence-based mental health care for members of marginalized communities, such as BIPOC, neurodivergent, and/or LGBTQIA2S+ individuals
  • Clinical expertise with psychoeducational and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder testing, mindfulness-based intervention, and treatment of trauma and/or prenatal and perinatal mental health concerns
  • Experience with telebehavioral health and electronic medical records
  • Passion for integrating technology into clinical service and training
  • Experience working with an interdisciplinary team
  • Training and background in addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical work and/or institutional settings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position has the potential to be a hybrid split between remote and onsite work. Therefore, the candidate must reside within realistic travel distance to be onsite. 

Additional Information

MARI is looking for an individual who is willing to make a multiple-year commitment to being part of our team. This position is structured as a 12-month, term-limited appointment, which would be anticipated to be extended beyond the 12-month period barring significant concerns related to job performance or fiscal sustainability.

MARI is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to our success and enriches our organizational culture. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Contact Information

Additional questions can be directed to Dr. Erin Hunter.

Contact information:
Dr. Erin Hunter, Clinic Director
The Psychological Clinic
Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI)
University of Michigan
210 S. 5th Ave. 
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
[email protected]

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Decision Making Process

The deadline to apply is January 10, 2025. Applications will be reviewed continuously during the posting period, with interview decisions being finalized in January.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.