Hiring Department

The department of Psychology and Counseling in the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences (ESWPS) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC).

This role is supported through collaboration between the department of Psychology and Counseling and the Institute of Human Development at University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Job Description

This part-time (.4 FTE/ average 16 hours per week) unranked academic position will provide training, supervision, and mentoring to MA-level trainees working in early childhood learning centers and providing mental health services. The position will work with community partners at early childhood learning centers to build the infrastructure in our community to improve mental health outcomes for families with young children.

Duties

• Supervise Fellows (i.e., MA-level interns) at their early learning centers. The candidate will provide written feedback to early learning center staff and trainees on processes related to providing counseling services. The candidate will also assist with data collection efforts and writing annual reports to the funder.
• Teach one 3-credit internship class each semester for the Fellows through the department of Psychology and Counseling
• Conduct site visits and work with early learning center staff to ensure program fidelity
• Collaborate with UMKC staff to evaluate and advise Fellows
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

REQUIRED TRAVEL: Travel is required for site visits.

NOTE: This position is externally funded and is renewed based on performance and continued funding.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or related degree
• Licensed in MO and able to supervise trainees
• 3 years of experience working in a clinical/counseling setting with children and families
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Licensed in MO with experience supervising trainees
• 5+ years of experience working in a clinical/counseling setting with children and families
• Demonstrated expertise in early childhood (birth to 5 years of age) mental health
• Demonstrated experience teaching in university setting
  
  

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Application Materials

To be considered, you must complete the application at www.umkc.edu/jobs including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Upload all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of references).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu and name of the position.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Application Deadline

Please submit application in full by 07/22/2025.

Other Information

For more information about the UMKC School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences (ESWPS), please visit: https://catalog.umkc.edu/colleges-schools/educ-socwk-psychological-sciences/

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.