Consultant and Trainer, Managing or Senior

at  NEOMED

SUMMARY

The Consultant and Trainer will provide consultation, training, and technical support to provider organizations and their stakeholders in the implementation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) and CBTp-informed practices for people with serious mental illness affected by psychosis that are disseminated by the BeST Center at NEOMED. The Consultant and Trainer will work closely with providers at community mental health agencies to enhance their capacity to deliver these services, including program evaluation, outcomes and quality improvement monitoring and consultation functions with a goal of wide dissemination.
The Consultant and Trainer plays a role in development and conduct of program and practice evaluation to enhance implementation and sustainability of BeST practices and represents the BeST Center’s programs at local, statewide, or national conferences and events. The selected candidate should be willing to make a multi-year commitment to the BeST Center. An eligible candidate may be considered for a faculty appointment within the Department of Psychiatry.
Managing Consultant & Trainer
Pay Grade 9
Starting Salary Range: $52,087 – $61,637
Senior Consultant & Trainer
Pay Grade 10
Starting Salary Range: $58,598 – $69,341
Senior Consultant & Trainer will have ongoing leadership roles in project management, grant seeking and management and/or people management and will be expected to engage in scholarly work to contribute to the broader field.
Northeast Ohio Medical University is an AA/EEO Employer. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of equity and inclusion and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free from all forms of discrimination. Women, individuals with disabilities, veterans and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits Offerings Include:

• Hybrid Workplace (Up to two days remote after 6 months; Policy Number: 3349-7-151)

• Training Offerings, including LSS Green & Yellow Belt and other professional development

• Competitive Health, Vision, Dental
• Flexible Spending Account
• State Retirement with 14% matching
• Excellent Vacation and Sick Time
• 11 Paid Holiday Days
• Wellness Offerings
• Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Long Term Care Coverage Offerings
• Life Insurance

For additional details visit: https://www.neomed.edu/hr/benefits/

QUALIFICATIONS

Managing Consultant Trainer:
Master’s degree or PhD in Social Work, Counseling and/or Psychology and professional licensure in respective discipline required. Minimum of three years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness and familiarity with evidence supported practices for people with serious mental illnesses. Content expertise in psychosocial programs.
Senior Consultant Trainer:
Master’s degree or PhD in Social Work, Counseling and/or Psychology and professional licensure in respective discipline required. Licensure with supervision designation required when available. A minimum of five years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness and strong working knowledge of evidence supported practices for people with serious mental illnesses are required. Experience providing consultation or training on the implementation of evidence-supported practices required. Content expertise in psychosocial programs is required. Eligible for certification or certified in CBT or CBTp required.

KEY SKILLS, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS, AND KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to interact professionally with healthcare practitioners, clinicians, and the public and form alliances and collaborative working relationships with a variety of individuals and organizations.
• Ability to provide presentations to the general public and stakeholders.
• Experience in the implementation of evidence based, promising or best practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to set clear objectives.
• Excellent clinical skills and administrative experience in behavioral healthcare settings.
• Highly organized team player.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of mental illness terminology, specifically schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
• Understanding of public and private reimbursement system opportunities and challenges.
• Knowledge of quality improvement and/or outcome measurement approaches.
• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to use appropriate computer applications.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Core Competencies

• Leadership: NEOMED creates positive change by educating and training Ohio’s next generation of health professionals, educators and researchers through experiential learning, high-impact research, strategic partnerships and innovation. By designing an environment where ideas and connections can flourish, NEOMED is transforming health care.
• Exceptional Experience: By creating a welcoming, supportive and well-resourced environment, NEOMED sets the stage for meaningful interactions among its students, faculty, staff, alumni, partners and community members. The University empowers every individual to participate fully in the campus experience and the community that NEOMED serves.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: NEOMED recognizes, appreciates and celebrates all of the ways-from backgrounds to viewpoints-that people are different. The University’s culture is grounded in respect and thrives on the uniqueness of each individual. NEOMED encourages everyone’s participation by fostering policies and practices that ensure fair and just access, treatment and opportunities for all.
• People: Talent is NEOMED’s most valuable asset. The University invests in developing its faculty and staff to realize their fullest potential. As it works to attract and retain a diverse workforce and student body, NEOMED embraces opportunity and growth across all levels of the institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Managing Consultant Trainer:

• Licensure with supervision designation preferred. At least five years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness and familiarity with evidence supported practices for people with serious mental illnesses preferred. ). Experience providing consultation or training on the implementation of evidence-supported practices preferred. Management or other leadership experience working in community mental health settings with people diagnosed with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders preferred. Certification in CBT or CBTp preferred.

Senior Consultant Trainer:

• Doctoral degree preferred. Management or other leadership experience working in community mental health settings with people diagnosed with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and screen and other office equipment. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear and occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, or kneel. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Posting Detail Information

1) Consultation and Training with provider agencies and clinical staff. Attend supervision meetings, coordinate services, and ensure fidelity to model.
2) Collaboration with BeST Center team members, consultants, external experts, clinical partners, and academic associates. Ensure state of the art programming.
3) Develop and enhance manuals, handbooks, training materials, and implementation supports.
4) Develop and monitor implementation action plans, clinical outcomes tracking processes, and evaluation plans, working with information technology and clinical teams.
5) Conduct presentations, outreach activities, and support or lead (senior) efforts seeking and obtaining extramural funding to support program development.
6) Senior Consultant & Trainer will serve in leadership and manage designated projects, extramural funding, programs and/or people.
7) Senior Consultant & Trainer will engage in scholarly work to contribute to the broader field.