Career Opportunities

Position Summary

The William James College School Psychology Department is excited to invite applications for Adjunct faculty teaching positions in First-and Second-Year Practicum (1 section, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027), Behavioral Assessment, Intervention, and Consultation (2 sections, Spring 2027), and Statistics, Research, and Evaluation Methods II (1 Section, Spring, 2027). The courses meet in person. Class schedules vary and may fall between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Most assignments occur during standard daytime hours (approximately 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM), with some evening classes. Some flexibility in scheduling may be possible.

Essential Functions

Behavioral Assessment, Intervention, and Consultation (Spring 2027 2 sections).The Adjunct faculty member will provide instruction on major theoretical models and evidence-based strategies for addressing behavioral and emotional challenges in classroom settings, including principles of learning theory, behavior modification, and positive behavioral supports. Teach foundational skills such as identifying and selecting target behaviors, applying techniques to increase or decrease behaviors, implementing contingency contracting, and utilizing group management strategies. Integrate cross-cultural perspectives to support understanding and appropriate intervention planning for diverse student populations. Guide students in problem-solving, prevention, and intervention planning, including the development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of behavior intervention plans using progress-monitoring data. Instruct students in conducting functional behavioral assessments (FBA) and developing a repertoire of strategies tailored to individual and group needs. The syllabus for this course has already been developed.

First and Second Year Practicum (Fall and Spring 1 section each) Facilitate practicum seminars that integrate coursework with field-based experiences across first- and second-year school psychology placements, supporting students in applying assessment, counseling, and intervention skills in school settings. Guide students in delivering data-driven academic and mental health supports within a multi-tiered framework, and provide supervision on assessment, intervention planning, and case conceptualization. Lead discussions and assignments that deepen understanding of school systems, culture, and professional practice, while offering training in evidence-based interventions (e.g., Primary Project*), standardized and curriculum-based assessments, and foundational counseling skills. The syllabus for this course has already been developed.
*First-Year Seminar only

Statistics, Research, and Evaluation Methods II (Spring 1 Section) The Adjunct Faculty Member is responsible for building on the previous semester’s class to teach advanced concepts in educational research and statistics, with a strong emphasis on helping students develop proficiency in common statistical analyses and an understanding of the psychometric properties of assessment tools used in educational research. The role includes fostering students’ ability to critically read and interpret research literature and to apply these skills to effectively address questions that arise in their practice as school psychologists. The syllabus for this course has already been developed.

Education and Experience

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in School Psychology or a clinically related field and have teaching experience. Specialist Level applicants will be considered. Applicants should preferably be licensed or licensed-eligible in Massachusetts as a School Psychologist and maintain some involvement in clinical practice, consultation, or demonstrate a strong history of having done so. Candidates are expected to be available to teach in-person courses during daytime hours, with some evening availability.

The department welcomes applications from individuals with nontraditional career paths, those who have taken time off for family reasons, or those who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia. 

Most of these classes are scheduled at different times, allowing candidates to apply for multiple courses.

Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and objectives of the position and the mission of the College.

Compensation Range: $4,500 for 2 Credit Courses and $6,000 for 3 Credit Courses

This range represents the College’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role. Placement within the range will depend on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Typically, candidates are hired within the lower to mid-point of the range, with the upper end reserved for individuals who bring significant, directly relevant experience and fully meet or exceed the role’s requirements.

Application Procedure

To apply, please visit our career center (click here).

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should submit:

• A detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the applicant's prior permission.)

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William James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

William James College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.

Position Summary

William James College invites applications for a full-time Director of Field Education and Clinical Training for our Clinical Psychology Doctoral (PsyD) Program in Providence, Rhode Island. This role combines administrative leadership over the program's clinical placement operations and setup and management of field placement opportunities across Rhode Island and regional healthcare networks with teaching responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will establish and maintain field site partnerships, oversee administrative compliance and contracts, serve as a liaison for trainee performance, and teach experiential seminar courses for doctoral students in field placements.

Essential Functions

Field Education and Site Partnership Development

• Identify, evaluate, and establish formal relationships with local and regional clinical field training sites (hospitals, community mental health centers, forensic facilities, and private practices) aligned with APA accreditation standards.
• Draft, execute, track, and maintain field site contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), supervisor qualifications, and required documentation.
• Maintain a centralized, secure database of site agreements, student placement evaluations, supervisor credentials, and training site profiles.

Student Placement and Site Liaison

• Advise and guide doctoral students through the practicum application, matching, and placement processes.
• Monitor student progress, clinical hours, and competencies across training sites.
• Serve as the primary administrative and clinical liaison between the academic program and site supervisors to resolve trainee performance concerns, site grievances, or supervisory challenges.
• Conduct site visits and evaluations to maintain quality assurance across all affiliated field training locations.

Teaching and Academic Responsibilities

• Teach core practicum seminar and field education support courses for doctoral students actively engaged in clinical training.
• Facilitate case presentations, peer supervision models, and discussions on ethics, professional development, and clinical competencies.
• Participate in departmental governance, faculty meetings, student admissions, and program committee work as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Education: Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited institution.
• Licensure: Current, active, and unencumbered license as a Psychologist in the State of Rhode Island (or eligible for immediate endorsement prior to hire date).
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of post-licensure clinical experience.
  • Experience with clinical supervision, field training administration, or academic teaching at the graduate level.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with APA accreditation standards regarding doctoral field training and competencies.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and contract-management abilities with acute attention to regulatory documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills for collaborating with external health systems, community partners, faculty, and students.
• Familiarity with the Rhode Island healthcare and mental health ecosystem.

Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and objectives of the position and the mission of the College.

Compensation Range: $100,000 to $110,000 annually

This range represents the College’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role. Placement within the range will depend on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Typically, candidates are hired within the lower to mid-point of the range, with the upper end reserved for individuals who bring significant, directly relevant experience and fully meet or exceed the role’s requirements.

Application Procedure

To apply, please visit our career center (click here).

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should submit:

• A detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the applicant's prior permission.)

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William James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

William James College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.

This position includes a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates!!

Position Summary

Embedded in the Framingham Police Department, the Co-Response Clinician will work alongside police officers and provide crisis response to individuals in need. Co-response clinicians offer on-scene de-escalation, support, assessment of mental status, social functioning, and determine level of risk to self and others.

Essential Functions

• Work collaboratively to assist and support law enforcement on calls involving individuals in a mental health/substance use related crisis.
• Participate in regular ride-alongs in all partner police departments.
• Attend monthly Co-Response Program Operations Meetings.
• Work closely with community members who are in crisis, identifying signs of mental health conditions, emotional dysregulation, and substance use.
• Perform risk assessments, crisis intervention, and employ de-escalation techniques.
• Provide community-based care through effective and efficient in-person responses, telephone support and referrals.
• Thoroughly document all clinician interventions and follow up care needed.
• Provide informal and formal training to law enforcement and dispatchers.
• Collect and enter data on interventions performed in the DMH database and clinical notes program.
• Engage with training and professional development to enhance their clinical, law enforcement, and justice system knowledge.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related clinical field.
• Massachusetts License as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW), or Psychologist (LP/HSP) eligible (preferred).
• Two years’ experience in crisis work.
• Experience collaborating with law enforcement (preferred)
• Understanding of grief and trauma.
• Excellent client assessment, and intervention skills.
• Proactive, creative, ethical, and enthusiastic approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Responsive with follow through on individual tasks.
• Ability to learn how to complete a rapid risk assessment.
• Demonstrate understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to establish rapport with consumers, family members, law enforcement and service providers.

Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and objectives of the position and the mission of the College.

Compensation Range: $80,000 to $85,000 annually

This range represents the College’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role. Placement within the range will depend on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Typically, candidates are hired within the lower to mid-point of the range, with the upper end reserved for individuals who bring significant, directly relevant experience and fully meet or exceed the role’s requirements.

Application Procedure

To apply, please visit our Career Center.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

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William James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

William James College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.

Associate / Assistant Professor of Counseling, 12-Month position, available January 2027 and August 2027. Primary teaching responsibilities include face-to-face, hybrid, and online graduate courses. The faculty workload consists of the teaching equivalent of 18 graduate credit hours per academic year. Additional duties include academic advising, scholarly productivity, college service, collaboration, accreditation related activities, promotion of the program and the college, and other duties as assigned by the department chair.

We are seeking applicants with clinical experience that can bring that expertise to the classroom. Applicants with an interest in addressing disparities in all aspects of counseling and/or whose work has focused on behavioral health equity for underserved and unserved communities will be of particular interest. We are seeking applicants with interest, expertise and/or experience with children, adolescents, and families. The successful candidate may teach relevant courses as well as other generalist foundational courses in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA program.

Essential Functions

• Teach 18 credits during the academic year (this can be distributed during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters). Overload will be compensated for at the regular overload rate. Teaching for other departments should be cleared with your department chair.
• Institutional/faculty governance committee work.
• Advise 12 students.
• Admissions-related work. Attending Open Houses and Interview Days, as well as reviewing applications.
• Attend Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Faculty meetings, two hours every other week.
• Attend an annual Counseling and Behavioral Health Department all day faculty development retreat.
• Attend an annual all-school faculty retreat.
• Attend all-school faculty meetings – once in the Fall semester and once in the Spring semester.
• Attend the Commencement Ceremony.
• Attend Orientation (one day for preparation and upt to two days for the actual orientation), usually the week before classes start, both in August and January.
• Participate in other ad-hoc committees within the department or within the school.
• Serve as a 2nd member in up to 5 doctoral project committees in other departments in the college.

Education and Experience

• Education: Doctoral Degree in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program preferred, or doctoral degree in counseling or a related field, with at least one-year full-time teaching experience in a graduate counseling program prior to July 1, 2013 (as per CACREP 2024 standards). Preference will be given to applicants from a CACREP accredited program. Will also consider candidates with a doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or in Marriage and Family Therapy whose master’s degree is in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
• Professional License: Licensed as a mental health counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts (or license eligible if licensed as a counselor in another state with the expectation of obtaining the LMHC in MA within a year of employment). Licensed or license-eligible as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) will be considered. Licensed psychologists who are eligible to be licensed as LMHC will be considered. Faculty members are expected to have a clinical license within a year of employment.
• Counselor Professional Identity: established professional identity as a mental health counselor and/or counselor educator and professional service as demonstrated by participation in counseling professional associations, presentations at conferences, and/or continued education presentations, among others.
• Clinical Experience: Prefer three years full time or equivalent of clinical experience post-master’s degree. At least two years of clinical experience is required as well as maintaining some involvement in clinical practice or consultation.
• Teaching Experience: At least one year of experience teaching graduate students in a counseling program, preferably including experience supervising practicum and internship students.
• Scholarship: research experience, or development of pedagogical or clinical interventions, programs, or evaluation methods.
• Familiarity with accreditation compliance and assessment reporting.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas preferred: children and adolescents; psychological assessment; group counseling; career counseling; psychopathology; diversity.

Please note that this position is not remote and requires faculty to be on campus. Candidates interested only in remote positions will not be considered.

Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and objectives of the position and the mission of the College.

Compensation Range: $90,000-$100,000 annually

This range represents the College’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role. Placement within the range will depend on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Typically, candidates are hired within the lower to mid-point of the range, with the upper end reserved for individuals who bring significant, directly relevant experience and fully meet or exceed the role’s requirements.

Application Procedure

To apply, please visit our career center (click here).

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should submit:

• A detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the applicant's prior permission.)

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William James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

William James College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.

The Office of Business Development serves as the College’s strategic business analysis and project management function. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Operations and working in close partnership with senior leadership, the Office evaluates opportunities, informs institutional decision-making, and drives high-priority initiatives that advance the College’s mission, long-term sustainability, strategic position, and impact.

Through business analysis, market research, strategic planning, program development, and disciplined project management, the Office translates institutional priorities and emerging opportunities into actionable recommendations and successful implementation. The Office also serves as an internal strategic consulting resource, bringing analytical rigor, structure, accountability, and a results-oriented approach to complex, cross-functional work across the College.

Position Summary

The Director, Strategic Business Analysis and Project Management is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading the College’s business analysis and strategic project management functions. The Director works across academic and administrative areas to evaluate opportunities and challenges, develop business cases and recommendations, and drive complex institutional initiatives from analysis and planning through implementation and evaluation.

Operating primarily through influence rather than direct authority, the Director works closely with senior leaders, faculty, administrators, and cross-functional teams to establish clear objectives, decision-making processes, roles, timelines, deliverables, and measures of success. The Director is responsible for creating the structure and accountability necessary to move institutional priorities forward, including proactively securing information and decisions, monitoring commitments, surfacing risks and delays, and ensuring appropriate follow-through.

Success in this role requires exceptional judgment, credibility, persistence, and interpersonal effectiveness. The Director must be comfortable working with senior leaders, constructively challenging assumptions, navigating competing priorities, facilitating difficult conversations, and holding stakeholders accountable to agreed-upon processes and commitments while maintaining strong collaborative relationships.

Essential Functions

The Director serves as an internal consultant, analyst, facilitator, and project leader and is responsible for the following functional areas:

Strategic Business Analysis and Market Research

• Lead the College’s business analysis and market research activities, identifying opportunities and risks related to academic programming, enrollment, workforce needs, institutional growth, and long-term sustainability.
• Structure complex or ambiguous business questions, identify the information required to evaluate them, and translate quantitative and qualitative findings into actionable recommendations.
• Design and conduct market research, including competitor and peer benchmarking, employer and stakeholder engagement, labor market analysis, environmental scanning, and assessment of emerging trends in higher education and behavioral health.
• Develop business cases, feasibility assessments, options analyses, and recommendations to support decisions regarding new programs, investments, partnerships, and other strategic opportunities.
• Partner with Finance and other stakeholders to incorporate financial, operational, market, and organizational considerations into institutional decision-making.
• Develop clear, concise executive-level presentations and recommendations that synthesize complex information, articulate tradeoffs, and facilitate timely decisions.
• Establish analytical frameworks, tools, dashboards, and performance indicators that strengthen evidence-based decision-making across the College.
• Proactively identify gaps in information, assumptions, or analysis and work with stakeholders to resolve them before significant decisions are made.

Program Portfolio Development and Analysis

• Provide business analysis and project management leadership for the development, evaluation, approval, implementation, and periodic review of the College’s academic program portfolio.
• Partner with the President, Vice President of Finance and Operations, Vice President of Academic Affairs, faculty leaders, and other stakeholders to identify and evaluate new program opportunities aligned with institutional priorities, market demand, workforce needs, and financial sustainability.
• Lead market, competitive, financial, and operational analyses supporting new program proposals and significant changes to existing programs.
• Establish and manage project plans that move program opportunities from initial concept through analysis, institutional review, decision, and implementation.
• Oversee institutional processes related to program proposals, affiliation agreements, centers, and other strategic program initiatives.
• Lead the operations and administration of the Program Development and Approval Committee (PDAC), ensuring stakeholders understand and adhere to established processes, requirements, timelines, and decision points.
• Coordinate with academic and administrative leaders to secure required information, analyses, approvals, and deliverables and proactively address delays or gaps that could impede progress.
• Maintain systems and reporting mechanisms that provide transparency into the status, decisions, responsibilities, and next steps associated with the College’s program portfolio.

Strategic Planning and Performance Management

• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the College’s strategic planning process.
• Translate institutional priorities into actionable initiatives with clear objectives, responsibilities, milestones, performance measures, and accountability.
• Facilitate cross-functional planning efforts involving senior leaders and other stakeholders to align goals, resources, responsibilities, timelines, and measures of success.
• Establish regular reporting and review processes and work with initiative leaders to obtain timely, accurate updates on progress, performance, risks, and next steps.
• Monitor commitments and follow up with project and initiative owners to ensure agreed-upon actions and deliverables are completed.
• Identify stalled initiatives, missed milestones, unresolved decisions, or other barriers to progress and work with responsible leaders to develop corrective actions.
• Escalate significant risks, delays, resource constraints, or unresolved issues appropriately to support timely resolution and executive decision-making.
• Monitor progress toward strategic objectives and provide senior leadership with clear assessments of performance, emerging risks, and recommended actions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to institutional leaders, providing objective analysis and constructively challenging assumptions when appropriate.

Strategic Project and Initiative Management

• Lead high-priority, institution-wide projects and initiatives involving multiple academic and administrative stakeholders, often without direct authority over project participants.
• Manage complex projects from initial scoping and business analysis through planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Establish project objectives, scope, governance, decision rights, roles and responsibilities, timelines, dependencies, deliverables, resource requirements, and measures of success.
• Create and maintain project plans, decision logs, risk and issue tracking, status reports, and other mechanisms necessary to ensure visibility and accountability.
• Establish clear expectations for project participants and proactively follow up with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to secure information, decisions, approvals, updates, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project meetings and working sessions that drive decisions, resolve issues, clarify accountability, and produce concrete next steps.
• Maintain momentum on complex initiatives by identifying barriers, resolving issues where possible, and escalating matters requiring senior leadership attention.
• Communicate project status candidly and objectively, including where milestones, commitments, or expected outcomes are at risk.
• Navigate competing priorities and differing perspectives while maintaining productive working relationships and keeping projects focused on institutional objectives.
• Develop and promote consistent project management practices, tools, and protocols that strengthen the College’s ability to execute complex initiatives.
• Support change management and stakeholder engagement associated with significant institutional initiatives.
• Evaluate project outcomes and capture lessons learned to strengthen future planning and execution.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in business analysis, project management, strategy, consulting, business planning, operations, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success serving as a senior individual contributor responsible for leading complex work across organizational or functional boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, persuade, and drive action among senior leaders and other stakeholders without relying on formal reporting authority.
• Proven ability to establish accountability, secure commitments, follow up persistently, and move complex initiatives forward while maintaining effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects from initial analysis and planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Strong business analysis and problem-solving skills, including the ability to structure ambiguous problems, evaluate alternatives, identify risks and opportunities, and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, business planning, financial analysis, feasibility assessment, and/or program evaluation.
• Strong project management capabilities, including project scoping, work planning, stakeholder management, risk management, implementation planning, performance measurement, and executive reporting.
• Exceptional executive communication skills, including the judgment and confidence necessary to present recommendations, facilitate decisions, challenge assumptions, communicate difficult information, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Strong facilitation skills and demonstrated ability to lead productive meetings involving stakeholders with differing perspectives, priorities, and levels of authority.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate organizational dynamics, competing priorities, ambiguity, and resistance to change.
• High degree of initiative, follow-through, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish between situations requiring collaboration and consensus and those requiring escalation or executive decision-making.
• Exceptional written and presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information for senior-level audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related business and project management applications.
• Commitment to the mission and values of William James College.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, organizational leadership, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Experience in management consulting, strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business analysis, project/program management, or a comparable internal consulting role.
• Experience operating in a matrixed environment where successful outcomes depend on influence and collaboration rather than direct authority.
• Experience working directly with executive or senior leadership teams on high-priority organizational initiatives.
• Experience working within higher education, healthcare, behavioral health, nonprofit, government, or another mission-driven organization.
• Experience developing business cases and evaluating new programs, services, investments, partnerships, or other strategic opportunities.
• Experience supporting institutional or strategic planning, academic program development, organizational transformation, or change management.
• Experience establishing project management, business analysis, planning, or performance management processes within an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to introduce and sustain new processes, tools, protocols, and accountability mechanisms across an organization.
• Project management, business analysis, or related professional certification is a plus.

Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and objectives of the position and the mission of the College.

Compensation Range: $115,000 – $130,000 annually

This range represents the College’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role. Placement within the range will depend on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Typically, candidates are hired within the lower to mid-point of the range, with the upper end reserved for individuals who bring significant, directly relevant experience and fully meet or exceed the role’s requirements.

Application Procedure

To apply, please visit our Career Center.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

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William James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

William James College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.

What is Interface?

The William James INTERFACE Referral Service, is a mental health and wellness referral Helpline available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 am-5 pm and Tuesday and Thursday 8 AM-6 PM EST. This is a free, confidential referral service for members of subscribing communities. Callers from these subscribing communities are matched with licensed mental health providers from our extensive database, on average, within 1-2 weeks of their call to INTERFACE. Each referral best meets the location, insurance, and specialty needs of the caller.

Position Summary

Provide resource and referral guidance and therapeutic matching to callers of the INTERFACE helpline as well as serve as an ambassador for the service to all callers and stakeholders. This is a full-time (35 hours/week) position. This position is fully remote with occasional requirements to come to the College in Newton, MA.

Essential Functions

• Complete intakes during dedicated daily line coverage hours
• Provide basic counseling and psycho-education to callers who are seeking coordinated therapeutic matches for mental health and wellness services, following the well-established protocols of the service
• Provide follow-up services and case management to assigned cases
• Research and identify resources for the INTERFACE website and database including working with IT and other staff
• Recruit clinicians for inclusion in the database while conducting provider searches, assist the recruitment team in updating or adding profiles in coordination with recruitment team;
• Attend trainings and staff meetings for best practice resource and referral
• Ability to work occasional evening or weekend hours, including in the communities we serve at community related marketing events.

Education and Experience

• Degree in psychology, mental health counseling or social work, license eligible or licensed in Commonwealth of MA preferred
• Ability to speak with callers and communicate in writing in a language other than English, and Spanish is strongly preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in clinical services is highly preferred
• Access to reliable, secure high-speed internet and a private setting to maintain confidentiality
• Skill in both verbal and written communication, fluent in second language preferred;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Experience with phone triage in a clinical setting preferred

Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and objectives of the position and the mission of the College.

Compensation Range: $50,000–$55,000 annually

This range represents the College’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role. Placement within the range will depend on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Typically, candidates are hired within the lower to mid-point of the range, with the upper end reserved for individuals who bring significant, directly relevant experience and fully meet or exceed the role’s requirements.

Application Procedure

To apply, please visit our Career Center.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

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William James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

William James College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.

Position Summary

As we prepare for the launch of a Rhode Island–based Clinical PsyD program, we are seeking a leader who is excited to help build, innovate, and strengthen the future of clinical psychology education while expanding William James College’s (WJC) impact in New England. The Program Director for the Rhode Island–based Clinical PsyD degree will work closely with the academic and administrative leadership of WJC in Newton, Massachusetts to provide academic and clinical leadership in preparation for an anticipated launch in Fall 2027.

The Director will have day-to-day responsibility for developing curriculum, create alignment with requirements of accrediting bodies, recruit faculty, develop field placements, and implement program strategy. The Director also leads pre-launch program development activities in advance of the 2027 program start.

The Director serves as the senior on-site leader for WJC at the Rhode Island campus, providing academic and operational oversight in coordination with institutional leadership. The Director maintains ongoing teaching responsibilities within the program. The role requires experience with academic program administration, people management, and clinical leadership. A successful candidate will be able to work with the Newton leadership to develop RI area partners for training and clinical service while creating and strengthening pipelines that support growth of the behavioral health workforce.

The Director will have primary responsibility for advancing WJC’s Rhode Island-based initiatives, so that the College may continue to execute its mission in New England.

Essential Functions

Leadership Expectations

• Provide on-site academic leadership for the Rhode Island campus, ensuring alignment with WJC academic standards, policies, and procedures while coordinating with Newton offices, including the Registrar, Field Education, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Academic Affairs
• Ensure effective coordination of academic programming and student experience
• Promote a culture of academic excellence, professionalism, and student success consistent with the mission and values of WJC
• Demonstrated ability to foster a respectful and inclusive campus environment and to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners from a wide range of backgrounds
• Provide leadership in curriculum planning and program management, including development, revision, implementation, and evaluation
• Develop the campus-based academic program in alignment with the mission of the College and evolving accreditation requirements
• Collaborate with the admissions office to support broad student recruitment efforts consistent with institutional mission and applicable law
• Identify, cultivate, and develop new training sites within department parameters
• Monitor and support internship preparation and placement outcomes in alignment with APPIC and APA expectations
• Collaborate with senior leadership to advance the College’s long-term vision and strategic priorities, with particular focus on implementing academic and strategic initiatives for the Rhode Island campus and Clinical PsyD program
• Serve as the primary academic leader for the RI-based Clinical PsyD program, providing on-site leadership and ensuring alignment with WJC practices
• Represent WJC as the primary institutional leader for the Rhode Island campus, advancing the College’s visibility and partnerships throughout the region

Partnership Development and Workforce Alignment

• Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships, foster stakeholder relationships, and identify opportunities that strengthen program growth and advance strategic initiatives that expand WJC’s impact in Rhode Island, consistent with the College’s mission
• Partner with faculty and industry leaders to ensure that curriculum remains aligned with current and emerging workforce needs
• Serve as a strategic relationship builder and ambassador for the RI campus, developing practicum pipelines, cultivating referral networks, and strengthening the campus’s presence within the New England behavioral health community, both for the RI-based Clinical PsyD program and other initiatives in the state

General Administrative and Teaching Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure implementation of College policies and procedures, state regulations, and campus-level risk management within the Clinical PsyD program
• Participate in campus-level financial performance budget planning, enrollment targets, resource allocation, and long-term sustainability in coordination with Academic Affairs and institutional leadership
• Recruit and support high-quality faculty and build a sustainable, high-performing faculty team
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and performance evaluation for program faculty in coordination with Academic Affairs
• Host meetings with students, faculty, and Field staff to develop plans that support student success
• Oversee student academic progress, remediation processes, and professional standards consistent with program policies and accreditation requirements
• Ensure faculty and students adhere to College policies, ethical standards, legal requirements, and accreditation standards
• Participate in accreditation preparation, reporting, and continuous improvement processes consistent with APA Standards of Accreditation
• Oversee program-level assessment of student learning outcomes, retention trends, internship match rates, and licensure outcomes to support continuous improvement and accreditation compliance
• Maintain active teaching responsibilities
• Participate in institutional governance processes and academic committees as assigned

Education and Experience

• Doctoral Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Licensed or license-eligible clinical psychologist (preferred)
• Prior experience teaching doctoral-level courses and supervising doctoral students
• Administrative leadership experience in a higher education or related environment
• Minimum five years of full-time experience in higher education
• Familiarity with American Psychological Association (APA) Standards of Accreditation
• Demonstrated ability to promote team building and collaboration
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Proven ability to build relationships and credibility across organizational levels, from operational teams to executive leadership

Essential Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Work is primarily performed in an office or academic setting, with some flexibility for remote work.
• Regular use of a computer, including typing, reading from a screen, and virtual communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and in writing.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods and move throughout campus or external locations as needed.
• Occasional travel to Newton campus, partner sites or events may be required.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, trainings, and presentations.

Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and objectives of the position and the mission of the College.

Compensation Range: $140,000 – $160,000 annually

This range represents the College’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role. Placement within the range will depend on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Typically, candidates are hired within the lower to mid-point of the range, with the upper end reserved for individuals who bring significant, directly relevant experience and fully meet or exceed the role’s requirements.

Application Procedure

To apply, please visit our career center (click here).

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should submit:

• A detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the applicant's prior permission.)

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William James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

William James College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.

Position Summary

The Center for Crisis Response and Behavioral Health (CRBH) at William James College is seeking a full-time Program Manager to provide administrative and project support to the Center Director and Associate Director. The Program Manager will serve as point of contact for operational and administrative matters, internal and external constituencies; participate in the management and completion of special projects and plan events; maintain current knowledge of appropriate college and academic policies, processes, and procedures. The Program Manager will report to the Center Director for Crisis Response and Behavioral Health.

Essential Functions

Administrative Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support for the Center for Crisis Response and Behavioral Health team
• Manage internal and external meetings and events, including coordinating CRBH team member calendars.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with Marketing and Communications by managing Center listservs in Constant Contact and creating/distributing marketing and communication emails related to Center activities.
• Coordinate website and promotional material updates by working with web and graphic design staff to maintain Center webpages, training calendars, media content, and marketing materials for trainings and events
• Communicates with WJC facilities team to book rooms for training onsite at William James College
• Coordinates with office manager to order supplies and place food orders for training onsite at William James College
• Coordinates with IT for A/V needs for trainings onsite at William James College
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Counseling and Behavioral Health Department by coordinating meetings with the Department Chair through the Program Coordinator and submitting reimbursement requests for processing.
• Manages Center Teams account and organizes all Center materials

Continuing Education Management

• Primary point of contact for the CRBH Continuing Education program
• Manages the process of CRBH continuing education events
• Works closely with all event attendees and continuing education staff to ensure post-event evaluations and certificates are sent to attendees
• Coordinates and manages the bimonthly Co-Response Webinar series on Zoom and assists presenters

Fiscal and Grant Management

• Manage fiscal activities for the Center and maintains budget documentation process for DMH grants (excluding salaries)
• Maintains all CRBH receipts and tracks expenses and spending activities
• Assists in creating and submitting the quarterly grant reports for DMH, both budget reports and narrative reports
• Manages reimbursement requests for the CRBH team
• Manage scheduling and honorarium requests for guest speakers, instructors, etc.
• Inputs all Center activities, classes, and events into the DMH online database; and submits the quarterly narrative report through the DMH database

Event Planning

• Coordinate and support the Law Enforcement and Autism Co-Response Collaboration program by partnering with the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism to manage event planning, registration, agenda development, participant communications, post-event evaluations, facility and technology logistics, catering arrangements, and on-site event support.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of additional training, programs, and special events as needed.

Travel

• Manages all travel for CRBH team and instructors
• Manages Conference submissions and associated travel receipts
• Assists with travel logistics, storing receipts, and grant reconciliation

Education and Experience

• Three or more years of experience in program or project management, coordination, or a related administrative role.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, communications, higher education administration, or a related field
• Experience working in higher education, nonprofit, behavioral health, or other mission-driven organizations
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with budget tracking, expense management, financial documentation, and/or grant administration
• Experience coordinating meetings, training, webinars, conferences, or other events
• Working knowledge of digital communications and marketing, including email communications, mailing lists, website updates, and promotional materials
• Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact) and virtual event management tools, including Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Familiarity with continuing education, programming and professional training coordination.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage projects from initiation through completion while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and a high level of customer service.

Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and objectives of the position and the mission of the College.

Compansation Range: $65,000 – $75,000 annually

This range represents the College’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role. Placement within the range will depend on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Typically, candidates are hired within the lower to mid-point of the range, with the upper end reserved for individuals who bring significant, directly relevant experience and fully meet or exceed the role’s requirements.

Application Procedure

To apply, please visit our Career Center.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

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William James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

William James College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.