Job Description

Location:

San Francisco, CA

Category:

Staff Positions

Posted On:

Tue Sep 16 2025

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POSITION SUMMARY

The MCP Field Placement Manager serves as a primary contact for Counseling Psychology student practicum placements. The Manager is responsible for working successfully with multiple internal and external partners, including MCP students, training sites, academic programs, and administrative departments, to provide information and guidance that fosters and enhances the field placement needs of MCP students and the mission and vision of CIIS. Currently, there are approximately 200 students who may rotate in or out of required clinical placements each semester, 5 MCP-level CIIS training clinics, and a field of about 200 active external placement sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote good working relationships between and among multiple groups such as students, academic programs and faculty, CIIS clinic directors and staff, CIIS departments, external sites and supervisors.

Disseminate accurate information regarding practicum policies, requirements, deadlines, CIIS and basic BBS (Board of Behavioral Sciences) procedures.

Advise and consult with MCP students regarding field placement

Provide workshops, trainings, and office hours for all MCP students tailored to different stages of practicum experience & special topics as needed.

Actively support the design and implementation of the annual Practicum Fair.

Track student placements, site information, and evaluations.

Maintain confidentiality as required.

May manage documentation and assessment of potential new sites and/or partnerships.

May manage required student criminal background check process.

Process Clinical Practicum Information forms for newly approved sites.

Manage timely receipt of required Supervised Fieldwork Agreements; follow up with students, sites, and CIIS departments as necessary.

Perform additional duties as requested.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications and/or Experience:

Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree in Counseling or related field preferred.

Effective administrative experience in a higher education setting preferred.

Professional interpersonal, oral, online, and written communication skills.

Experience, capacity, and competence with organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

Excellent office and project management skills.

Demonstrated ability to multitask, take initiative, prioritize, meet deadlines, and suggest creative problem solving.

Demonstrated success working independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively in a small team-based setting.

Experience with small database maintenance and report generation.

Familiarity with field placement and licensure of MFTs (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists) and LPCCs (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors) preferred.

Familiarity with Bay Area field placement resources related to counseling psychology preferred.

Environmental Duties

Occasional work performed alone. Continuous virtual presence for collaboration with others, and constant work around and with other people.

Location/Schedule

Full time/40 hours a week. Hybrid/Flexible

Additional Information:

WAGES AND BENEFITS

$30.28- $32.21

NOTES TO CANDIDATE

Working Conditions

- Duties are primarily performed in an office environment at a desk or computer terminal, typically Monday through Friday.

Background Check

- Due to the sensitivity and requirements of this position, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses, or credentials pertinent to the position. If your job requires driving on behalf of CIIS you will be required to provide proof of a valid driver's license.

Visa Sponsorship

- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Relocation Assistance

- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

At the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), we are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, guided by our Seven Commitments. We value the diverse experiences, perspectives, and identities within our community and strive to create and maintain environments that are inclusive, equitable, accessible, and welcoming for all.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to providing an open, fair, and non-discriminatory environment for all individuals, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and other terms and conditions of employment.


CIIS actively seeks to recruit and retain individuals who bring a broad range of cultural backgrounds, languages, and life experiences that enhance our institutional mission and values.