The tri-part mission of the Center is to provide counseling and psychological services to the residents of southwest Michigan, enhance training of masters and doctoral level students in counselor education and counseling psychology, and promote research opportunities for departmental faculty and students. The successful candidate should understand the scientist-practitioner model of training and have experience directing a university training clinic or other related human services background. Ability to develop collaborative relationships with departmental colleagues and direct care service providers, strong interpersonal skills, familiarity with management information systems and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. A doctoral degree in counseling psychology, counseling or a closely related field is required. We especially encourage applicants who would further enhance our commitment to the provision of services to multicultural and diverse clientele.
All doctoral programs emphasize leadership, research, and practitioner competencies.
Grand Rapids is Michigan's second largest city, with a metro area population of nearly one million. It is the cultural, financial, medical and manufacturing hub of the region, with more than 15 institutions of higher education offering a variety of educational opportunities to area residents. Diversified industry includes the corporate headquarters of most major American office furniture manufacturers, as well as the recently established Van Andel Institute for medical research. The University is developing a second site to be located in downtown Grand Rapids in order to expand offerings in the area. An excellent fringe benefit package is provided.