Medical Director, Certified Mental Health Assistant (CMHA) Program. Open Rank Faculty

About the Role

Northeast Ohio Medical University's (NEOMED) College of Graduate Studies seeks a Medical Director for the Certified Mental Health Assistant (CMHA) Program. This is a part-time, non-tenure-track faculty appointment. The Medical Director provides clinical perspective to the CMHA curriculum, assists the Program Director in developing and growing the clinical curriculum, coordinates and teaches pre-clinical classes and clinical rotations to maintain accreditation compliance, supervises calibration of clinical sites for educational quality and student success, provides continuous quality improvement of the clinical curriculum, serves as the program's medical liaison with statewide stakeholders, and produces clinicians who practice the highest standard of evidence-based medicine. Faculty rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities

• Active participation in the Program Advisory Committee.
• Assist with recruiting clinical sites and maintain regular contact with all entities participating in student education.
• Advocate to local and regional hospitals and health professions organizations about the NEOMED Program and the Certified Mental Health Assistant profession.
• Assist with recruitment and interviewing of program faculty and students.
• Assist with metrics required to maintain accreditation.
• Represent the program at professional and organizational events.
• Support recruiting efforts by the Director of Admissions as required.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Instruct students in classroom and clinical settings.
• Assist in development and ongoing analysis of didactic and clinical curriculum to ensure medical knowledge standards are met and educational experiences are consistent across clinical rotation sites.
• Assess student performance in classroom and clinical experiences.

Service Responsibilities

• Active participation on college and university committees as assigned.
• Membership and participation in state and national professional organizations strongly encouraged.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of an accredited residency program in Psychiatry.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry with 10 years of clinical experience.
• Current active and unencumbered Ohio license to practice medicine.
• Requisite knowledge and skills to administer the clinical/academic aspects of the program.
• Minimum 5 years' experience teaching students or residents.
• Teaching experience in a university-based undergraduate or graduate medical education program.
• Experience coordinating the activity of and supervising clinicians.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to building a humanistic culture/climate within the college and fostering student success.

Physical Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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; life insurance.
• Retirement: State retirement plan with 14% employer matching.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and sick leave plus 11 paid holidays each year.
• Additional Benefits: Hybrid work environment; ongoing investment in professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification; employee wellness activities and initiatives supporting healthy work-life balance.

Position Details

Position Type: Faculty | Department: Master of Science Mental Health Practice | Schedule: Part-time | Pay Grade: Dependent on rank (faculty rank commensurate with qualifications and experience).