Clinical Educator – Texas Behavioral Health Center
Location Type: On-site
Job Number: 26000021
Category: Nurse Educators
Job Number: 26000021
Category: Nurse Educators
Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas.
The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.
When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds – 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.
As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas.
JOB SUMMARY
Works under limited supervision to develop orientation program for all new clinical employees and organizes preceptor program within clinics. Will assure ongoing education as needed for all clinical areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Job Duties
• Supports residents, medical students and fellow education; makes schedules, communicates with residents, medical students and fellows to assure completion of assigned training.
• Uses adult learning principles and instructional strategies to assess, design, implement and evaluate
continuing education programs that enhance and promote clinical competency and standards of care.
• Develops curriculum, presentations and conduct training for education or enlist other training professionals to assist with specialized units of training.
• Develops and maintains documentation for classes or courses presented as needed.
• Conducts periodic (annual) needs assessment of residents and adjusts training curriculum to meet needs.
• Monitor best practices and incorporate into clinical training curriculum.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Required
• Education
Bachelor’s Degree in education or nursing
• Experience
2 years related experience and/or training (applicable training would include ‘training in simulation education or TEAM STEPPS facilitation).
Preferred
• Education
Master’s Degree in education or nursing
• Experience
Experience in adult education
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Work requires outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Work requires proven experience in customer-service environment.
• Work requires excellent organization skills
• Work requires initiative and motivation to succeed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
• Working Conditions
Clinical Setting
Hospital Setting
Office Setting
May be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases
PACT STATEMENT
The following is the acronym, “PACT”, and is fundamental to all clinical positions at UT Southwestern
Medical Center:
• P-Problem Solving: To achieve excellence in patient care and service, all employees are expected to take
ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently and to the satisfaction of the patient.
• A-Ability, Attitude and Appearance: In keeping with a professional healthcare environment, all
employees are expected to have the ability to perform their jobs and to appear and conduct themselves in a
professional and positive manner.
• C-Communications and Compassion: It is our goal that all our communications are clear, courteous,
timely, and delivered with compassion, respect and appropriate confidentiality.
• T-Teamwork: In our medical environment, our patients regard every employee they encounter as a
member of the Southwestern Medical Center team. Our goal is to individually work hard to contribute to our
team, support our co-workers, and to achieve not only excellent patient care and service, but also a
satisfying, caring environment for each other.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern
to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.
It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.