Clinical Education Specialist

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The McLean Hospital Corporation

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The ART is a 22-bed, short-term residential treatment program in Middleboro, MA. Our program uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as the primary treatment modality to serve patients experiencing a variety of psychiatric and psychosocial challenges, including suicidal and non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors, mood and anxiety disorders, substance misuse, psychosis, and trauma reactivity.

McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers.

McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.

Determines competency requirements for key clinical and administrative positions and develops and implements education plans and materials. This individual will utilize adult learning principles, evidence-based practices, and assessment of learning techniques to maximize the learning experience. Assists in assuring clinical policies and procedures are followed. The ability to be dependable, a self-starter, organized, and demonstrate effective communication skills are essential for this position.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• Evaluate current program objectives, metrics and work with key stakeholders to maintain procedural adoption and outcomes
• Utilizes the hospital’s designated clinical documentation system to conduct reviews of the health record and identify opportunities for clarification.
• Works with the leadership team in the specified departments for new clinical initiatives.
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and legislation and ensures the company is in compliance with such requirements.
• Develops provider education strategies to promote complete and accurate clinical documentation and correct negative trends.
• Ensures training materials are up to date and in order for new trainees
• Provide guidance to staff as needed.
• Follow patient safety related policies, procedures and protocols

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology required or Bachelor's Degree in Related Field of Study required.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes.

Licenses and Credentials

• Experience with children and adolescents with complex mental health issues
• Experience or education in fine arts or expressive therapy 0-1 year preferred
• Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  – Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Maintain knowledge of curriculum development and teaching methodology.
• Excellent presentation skills required.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, business judgement and keen attention to detail.

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than…