About the International Psychotherapy Institute
The International Psychotherapy Institute (IPI) is a premier center for psychoanalytic education, training, and professional development, with a global faculty and membership representing over 41 countries. IPI offers clinical and academic certificate programs, three annual weekend hybrid and online conferences, and continuing education courses for mental health professionals at every stage of development. Our distinctive approach, grounded in object relations theory and the Group Affective Model (GAM), fosters deep relational learning and a strong sense of professional community. Through innovative distance-learning platforms, IPI sustains a vibrant, reflective, and inclusive network of clinicians and educators dedicated to lifelong learning in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy.
The RoleThe Clinical Director (Director of Clinical Programs and Faculty Development) provides psychoanalytic and academic leadership for all educational and clinical training activities of the Institute. Working collaboratively with the faculty, associate faculty, Board, program and committee chairs, the Clinical Director ensures effective coordination, leadership succession, and the ongoing engagement and fulfillment of all participants. Working in close partnership with the Operational Director and reporting to the Board of Directors, the Clinical Director ensures that IPI’s programs uphold the highest standards of psychoanalytic education, clinical integrity, and community culture.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide overarching leadership for all academic programs, certificate tracks, weekend conferences, and continuing education accreditation (APA/CE/CME).
· The Clinical Director, in coordination with the faculty, associate faculty, Treasurer, and Operational Director, oversees the identification, invitation, and engagement of conference speakers, including the negotiation of honoraria. Foster mentorship, evaluation, and succession planning for IPI faculty; cultivate the Associate Faculty pathway and support the growth of future program leaders.
· Lead the development of new courses and learning formats that reflect IPI’s psychoanalytic values and adapt to global educational trends.
· Maintain compliance with APA accreditation and CE/CME standards; ensure consistent excellence across IPI’s academic offerings.
· Provide the Board with accurate, timely reporting, documentation and proposals.
· Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and ethical dialogue within IPI’s learning environment.
· Partner with the Operational Director and Board to align educational and administrative priorities; provide input to Board deliberations and policy development.
· Represent IPI nationally and internationally in professional organizations, conferences, and collaborative initiatives.
· Contribute to the development and implementation of IPI’s long-range academic and institutional strategy, and oversee the implementation of the 2026–2031 Strategic Plan in collaboration with the Board and Operational Director.
· Strengthen IPI’s visibility through scholarly engagement, inter-institutional collaborations, and outreach to allied psychoanalytic and psychotherapeutic communities.
· Offer steady clinical and institutional leadership in complex or sensitive situations affecting the learning environment.
· Collaborate with the Operational Director on fiscal and administrative decisions affecting programming and faculty.
· Participate and lead committees.
· Provide visible and credible psychoanalytic leadership across the professional field, representing IPI in relationships with partner organizations such as American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA), the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA), and Psychotherapy Action Network (PSAiN).
Qualifications
· Completion of advanced psychoanalytic psychotherapy training or psychoanalytic training (IPA, APsA, or equivalent).
· Minimum of five (5) years of senior leadership experience in psychoanalytic or psychotherapeutic education, training, or organizational governance.
· Proven record of teaching, supervision, and faculty development.
· Demonstrated ability to provide executive-level collaboration on budgeting, financial and operational matters in nonprofit or academic settings, working in full partnership with the Operational Director to ensure coherence between educational, fiscal, and organizational goals.
· Demonstrates active engagement in APsA meetings and leadership or committee roles within APsA and other professional psychoanalytic organizations (e.g., IPA, PsAIN, or comparable bodies), fostering collaboration and advancing IPI’s visibility and partnerships with like-minded psychoanalytic institutions.
· In-depth learning or leadership experience in distance and hybrid education. Ability to engage collaboratively with administrative, faculty, and Board stakeholders.
· Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
· Strong command of the English language, including oral, written, and comprehension skills.
· Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement in psychoanalytic education.
· Must have an active license to practice in their mental health discipline.
· Employment is contingent upon proof of authorization to work in the United States and a favorable background check.
Compensation and Application Process
This half-time position requires an average of 20–25 hours per week and offers a competitive annual compensation of $40,000 USD. (Employee position without benefits.)
Location:
This position can be performed entirely remotely, except for attendance at one to two annual conferences.
Applications should include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae or résumé
- Three professional references
APPLICATION DUE DATE:
-April 30, 2026
Please send documents to:
Zhuwan Shwani, Administrator and Caroline Sehon, IPI Executive Director
Email: ZhuwanShwani@theipi.org and CarolineSehon@gmail.com
Subject line: Clinical Director Search – IPI
The International Psychotherapy Institute (IPI) is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive learning environment where all feel valued and honored. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds who share our commitment to bridging psychoanalysis and the social world through education, dialogue, and clinical understanding.
We uphold the following values:
· IPI values heterogeneity among its members, faculty, and students, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, and physical abilities.
· We stand in solidarity with marginalized communities.
· We honor every individual with integrity, recognizing their inherent dignity and deserving respect.
· We cultivate a professional learning community where varied perspectives and experiences are welcomed and explored.
· We believe that open inquiry and critical thinking are essential to intellectual growth.
· We acknowledge that the chronic experience of marginalization impacts an individual’s or group’s emotional well-being.