Faculty, Medical Director, Certified Mental Health Assistant; CMHA) Program

Open Rank Faculty, Medical Director, Certified Mental Health Assistant (CMHA) Program Please see Special Instructions for more details.

As part of your application, please submit a brief statement of values (less than 250 words) describing how your personal and professional values align with NEOMED’s core values of Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. We are seeking individuals who not only bring strong skills and experience, but also demonstrate a commitment to these values in their work performance.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Open Rank Faculty, Medical Director, Certified Mental Health Assistant (CMHA) Program

Position Type

Position Type Faculty

Department

Department Master of Science Mental Health Practice

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Part Time

Pay Grade

Pay Grade Dependent on Rank

Position Summary Information

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s ( NEOMED ) College of Graduate Studies NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Medical Director for the Certified Mental Health Assistant Program who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.

This is a part-time non-tenure track faculty appointment.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance
• State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future
• Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year
• Hybrid work environment
• Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

The Medical Director of the Certified Mental Health Assistant Program provides clinical perspective to the curriculum of the Certified Mental Health Assistant (CMHA) program. The Medical Director will assist the Program Director in the following key areas:

• Providing vision for the development & growth of the clinical curriculum,
• Coordinating and teaching pre-clinical classes and coordinating clinical rotations aimed at achieving and maintaining accreditation compliance,
• Supervising ongoing calibration of clinical sites to achieve a high-quality educational experience and student success,
• Providing ongoing CQI of the clinical curriculum,
• Serving as the program Medical Liaison with statewide stakeholders, and
• Producing clinicians who practice the highest standard of evidence-based medicine.

This is a part-time non-tenure track appointment. Faculty rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Active participation in the Program Advisory Committee. Assist with recruiting clinical sites for the program and participate in regular contact with all entities participating in student education. Advocating to local and regional hospitals, as well as health professions organizations, about the NEOMED Program and the Certified Mental Health Assistant profession. Assist with recruitment and interviewing of program faculty and students.

Assist with metrics required to maintain accreditation. Represent the program at professional and organizational events. Support, as required, recruiting efforts by the Director of Admissions.

Teaching Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Instructing students in the classroom and clinical setting. Assist in the development and constant analysis of the didactic and clinical curriculum of the program to ensure standards of medical knowledge are being met and there is consistency of educational experiences across clinical rotation sites. Assist with assessing student performance in the…