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Job Description HEALTH PROFNS EDUC SPEC 3 Working Title Behavioral Scientist
Job Code 004389 Grade 21
Department Name Dept. of Family Medicine - D02003 Department Head
Supervisor Effective Date 07/11/2017
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope
Applies knowledge about curriculum, requirements and educational activities to coordinate professional health education programs. Coordinates and maintains program operations, which may include teaching and learning activities, program curriculum, learner scheduling, maintaining databases, tracking learner compliance, and program accreditation.

Department Custom Scope
This position works with leadership, community members and other key players to provide behavioral medicine services to employees and community members. Participates in the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of all aspects of the behavioral medicine services of the family medicine residency program.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Master's degree in related area. Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement

License Requirements
License Requirement
California state license to practice: Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychatry, or other related specialty. Required

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Works with program managers and/or faculty to meet the educational needs of program learners through collaborative development and implementation of programmatic activities, which may include program competencies, curriculum, and exams.
  • Curriculum to include behavioral medicine, psychiatry, impairment issues, physician well being, and ethics.
15
Manages program files and data, which may include individual learner files as well as program accreditation documentation in accordance with relevant regulatory and University policies. Creates reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
10
Monitors learner files as well as program documentation and policy to ensure compliance with established and evolving standards. Develops and maintains program processes for documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
5
Serves as point person for learners, which may include prospective health professions education program candidates; current health professions education learners; and all other stakeholders. Answers questions and disseminates program information. Resolves ad hoc issues relative to program learners. Advises learners on planning, initiation, and completion of their studies. Communicates clinical learning opportunities and curriculum requirements and effectively communicates information about learners' program choices.
5
Plans, executes the logistics, and monitors budgets for program social events and/or educational activities, which may include recruitment; orientation; graduation; conferences; and simulation and/or other assessment activities. May lead workshops and/or information sessions for learners, faculty, and staff.
5
Collaborates with program faculty and leadership to develop learner assessment documentation; including assessment tools and assessment strategies/timelines. Implements learner assessment strategies and ensure compliance with deadlines. Analyzes learner performance, curriculum effectiveness, and impact of rotation experience and other educational activities. Provides summary reports of evaluations to program leadership.
5
Collaborates with program faculty and leadership to develop program and curricular evaluation documentation; including evaluation tools and strategies/timelines. Implements program evaluation strategies and ensures compliance with deadlines. Analyzes program performance, curriculum effectiveness, and impact of rotation experience and other educational activities. Provides summary reports of evaluations to program leadership.
5
Participates in budget development and tracks expenses for the program and/or relevant health professions educational activities. Generates reports and recommends methods to reduce costs. Collaborates with program management on financial issues within the program.
5
Liaise between program and/or departmental administration and University stakeholders. Develops new approaches or methods for maintaining effective communication. Participates in campus-wide committees.
5
Develops and maintains program communication resources, which may include maintaining the program website to ensure updated information and program requirements; generating informational brochures; creating and updating program or course syllabi; assisting with journal submissions; manage program marketing and collateral production; and maintaining email and address lists. Implements new ideas on ways to improve program communication.
5
Analyzes the user experience of educational technologies to optimize the teaching and learning environment. Capitalizes on opportunities to more efficiently and effectively administer educational software and platforms. Seeks solutions to enhance the user experience.
5
Analyzes a wide range of educational issues and applies project management principles and practices to achieve results in academic setting. May work with matrixed teams of professionals and key stakeholders to deliver effective results.
5
Assist with the recruitment and selection of applicants to the residency program.
5
Participate as requested in submitting written proposals for various funding sources for the family medicine residency program
5
Patient Care - access therapeutic intervention resources for faculty, residents, and other family medicine personnel.
5
Participate in research projects as appropriate.
5
Community Services: provide conferences and in-service trainings and participate in community development programs as a member of the family medicine department. Establish community network with health care agencies and affiliated professions as resources for the residency¿s educational program. Provide necessary interventions to facilitate residents¿ and faculty¿s professional and personal needs.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Thorough knowledge of relevant policies and regulatory requirements. Solid knowledge of health professions education program requirements. Thorough knowledge of health professions education industry. Required
Thorough knowledge of administrative analysis and operations research. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement processes and systems. Thorough knowledge of the administrative and operational implications in a program. Required
Demonstrated experience and documented excellence in oral and written communications skills; includes active listening and critical thinking. Required
Strong interpersonal skills. Actively cooperates and supports the work of others. Ability to work productively with anyone regardless of background. Empathetic and aware of impact on others. Strong problem solving skills to assist learners and resolve issues. Required
Excellent organizational skills, analytical, and demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to complete work and meet established deadlines in an accurate and timely manner, and to manage short and competing deadlines. Required
Thorough knowledge of educational software and platforms. Demonstrated ability to analyze and seek solutions to enhance the user experience. Required
Thorough knowledge of data management, documentation methods used in investigating and presenting findings about the program. Skills include statistical analysis of data across databases and systems. Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
This position will be required to travel to various campus locations, clinic sites, and in the inland empire and Palm springs community. Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions
  • Travel

Level of Supervision Received
GeneralSupervision

Environment

Working Environment
Clinical / Educational Setting

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : NA
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : NA
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : NA
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : NA

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Frequently
  • Write : Frequently
  • Perform Calculations : Occasionally
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: No

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