Program Director, Couple and Family Therapy Program
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Job Location:
Sacramento, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 119 - 127
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description:
Job Description Summary:
Samuel Merritt Universitys College of Health Sciences invites applications for the inaugural Program Director of the Couple & Family Therapy (CFT) Program. We seek a visionary and collaborative leader committed to advancing the Universitys mission of preparing skilled compassionate and culturally responsive healthcare professionals. The Program Director will guide the successful launch development and ongoing quality of the CFT Program which is expected to begin in Fall 2026. This full-time 12-month on-ground position includes administrative leadership teaching advising clinical program development and faculty mentorship.The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the programs curriculum fostering academic excellence and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. The ideal candidate embraces inclusive leadership values interdisciplinary collaboration and is dedicated to training future marriage and family therapists to serve diverse communities with integrity and professional excellence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Administration
- Provide visionary mission-driven leadership for the development and continuous improvement of the CFT Program.
- Lead strategic planning enrollment planning and program evaluation to ensure sustainability and growth.
- Oversee faculty recruitment hiring onboarding mentoring and annual evaluations.
- Manage program operations including budgets scheduling workload assignments and physical/clinical resources.
- Ensure compliance with university policies state regulatory standards and COAMFTE accreditation requirements.
- Cultivate a collaborative supportive and inclusive program culture for faculty staff and students.
Academic & Curriculum Development
- Lead the design implementation assessment and continuous enhancement of the CFT curriculum.
- Ensure that coursework clinical training and program outcomes align with professional competencies accreditation standards and best practices.
- Support and model innovative evidence-informed teaching approaches including interprofessional learning digital tools and active learning strategies.
- Oversee academic integrity program assessment student progression and quality assurance processes.
Clinical Training & Partnerships
- Develop and oversee clinical training pathways including partnerships with community agencies and clinical supervisors.
- Ensure clinical placements meet COAMFTE standards and provide high-quality training experience.
- Support the recruitment training and evaluation of clinical supervisors and adjunct faculty.
Service & Community Engagement
- Represent the program on university committees professional organizations and accreditation bodies.
- Engage in outreach builds community partnerships enhances clinical opportunities and elevates the programs visibility.
- Advocate program needs priorities and accomplishments at institutional and community levels.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Doctoral degree from a COAMFTE-accredited program (required).
- Demonstrated administrative or leadership experience in higher education preferably in a graduate program.
- Strong record of clinical practice graduate-level teaching and clinical training in Marriage & Family Therapy.
- Established scholarly record consistent with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (3 years) or Full Professor.
- Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with the COAMFTE accreditation process including self-study preparation.
- Demonstrated excellence in communication conflict resolution team leadership and stakeholder engagement.
Skills & Competencies
- Effective leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire mentor and support faculty and students.
- Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage budgets resources and personnel effectively.
Employee Status:
RegularExemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)Time Type:
Full timeJob Shift:
Pay Range:
$119k to $127k annualSamuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications geographic location and other relevant skills.Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Program Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in health sciences with hands-on, real-world learning experiences.
