Behavioral Health Continuing Education Coordinator

Department

85058 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Northwest Area Health Education Center

Full time

Yes

40

Reference Job Description

$35.50 - $53.25

Provides for the planning of educational activities and workforce initiatives for behavioral healthcare providers within the Northwest AHEC 17‑county region.

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health‑related, public health or an appropriate healthcare professional discipline.
• At least two years of experience in professional practice.
• At least one year of experience in education either in academic, continuing education and/or staff development.

Assistant Director of Continuing Education Services, Northwest Area Health Education Center (Northwest AHEC)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) and/or Certified in Public Health (CPH) preferred

• Initiate and maintain effective relationships with a variety of representatives from area healthcare agencies to assess educational and workforce needs. Plan and coordinate continuing professional development programs and projects.
• Utilize evidence‑based research to plan and coordinate programs and projects. Plan program activity budgets and monitor program finances to assure fiscal accountability and closeout.
• Maintain timely and appropriate communication with program presenter to assure satisfactory program goal achievement as well as participant and presenter satisfaction.
• Apply and maintain approved provider status for various accrediting boards. Evaluate outcomes of educational programs and monitor quality improvement projects.
• Maintain program records according to Northwest AHEC standards.
• Serve as resource person, catalyst, and consultant to healthcare professional groups within the Northwest AHEC region and North Carolina.
• Maintain communication with other Northwest AHEC staff and North Carolina AHEC personnel to assure meeting goals of strategic plans, both regionally and statewide.
• Plan site visits with behavioral health leaders and others in the region to discuss workforce trends and to brainstorm support strategies.
• Develop online courses to fit the needs of health professionals in the region. Review books, journals and other materials for application to Northwest AHEC programs.
• Remain current in professional issues and trends. Provide timely input, guidance, feedback, and support to Northwest AHEC administrative team in requesting project support.
• Incorporate blended learning styles into programs.
• Maintain proficiency in technology necessary to enhance job performance. Provide reports and summaries as assigned.
• Input data into appropriate data systems to track and manage programs.
• Other specific duties as assigned.

• Strong interpersonal, public speaking, organizational, writing, and meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to balance a complex, rapidly changing schedule of programs, projects, timelines, and deadlines.
• Stamina and willingness to conduct travel within the seventeen‑county region and/or occasionally statewide / within the United States.
• Strong computer skills.

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

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