Faculty, Behavioral Health Educator

Overview

Position Title
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Faculty, Behavioral Health Educator (1 of
2)
Position Type
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Faculty
Department
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Master of Science Mental Health Practice
Full or Part Time
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Full Time
Pay Grade
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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 Behavioral Health Educator who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment. Ideal candidates will have a substance use disorder background, clinical mental health care education, patient care experiences, and/or community mental health care education.

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.

Benefits & Perks
NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare Coverage
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

Retirement
State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off
Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits
Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#)
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

Summary

Full-time, non-tenure track appointment at either the assistant or associate professor rank (based on credentials and professional experience) in the College of Graduate Studies with special emphasis in identifying and treating patients with substance use disorders. They will be involved in creating and delivering graduate school level courses on providing care to individuals with behavioral health problems and specifically identifying and treating individuals with substance use disorders.

They will be involved in both didactic and interactive learning experiences.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Teaching and Service: Participate in graduate student education on topics involving patient care and identifying / treating individuals with substance use disorders. They will participate in creating and delivering talks, engaging with students in interactive learning experiences, and assessing student performance. Evaluating the success of teaching contributions may be based on student achievement, student evaluations, course/module director evaluations, and peer evaluations.

Active participation on college and university committees will be required and assigned. Evaluating the success of service obligations will be based on level of participation and engagement in support of related activities. In addition, membership and participation in state and national professional organizations is strongly encouraged.

Research: Participate in scholarly activities as appropriate centered on the effectiveness of the MS- MHP curriculum and instructional methods.

Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MSW, Ph.D., PsyD, MSN (Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), MPAS (Psychiatric Physician Assistant) or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience working in a substance use disorder treatment facility and experience in training mental health providers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching Experience and Expertise: an educator with experience in curriculum and course development and implementation who can contribute to the teaching missions of the College of Graduate Studies. Successful candidates should be interested in educational innovation and up to date on contemporary educational approaches as well as being open to new educational approaches.
• Scholarship:
  Track record of scholarship. Able to contribute to the scholarship mission of the college and able to mentor students, fellows, and faculty as appropriate.
• Collaborative:
  Can work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, and students at the college and the university.
• Humanistic Environment:
  Committed to building a humanistic culture/climate within the college and to fostering student success.

Physical Requirements
Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.

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