Director, UME-GME Mental Health Services (Part Time)
- Employer
- University of Arizona
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
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- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
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Department:COM Academic Affairs
Department Website Link:https://medicine.arizona.edu/education/graduate/graduate-medical-education
Medical Sub-Speciality:Location:UAHS - Tucson
Address:University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights:This is a leadership position within the UA College of Medicine -Tucson that supports, oversees, and implements the mental health services to all medical students, residents and fellows. This position directs and works collaboratively with other psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health specialists, academic support staff, and leaders and staff within the College of Medicine -Tucson, in efforts to optimize the effectiveness of student, resident, and fellow mental health care and efficiency of clinical services using a variety of in-person/telepsychiatry and other digital therapeutics.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Initiate and implement strategies to improve access, safe patient-centered care, and efforts to prevent mental illness among students, residents and fellows.
- Introduce new medical students, residents and fellows to UACOM-T mental health services annually during orientation and increase awareness of available mental health resources.
- Work with key Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) and Graduate Medical Education (GME) leaders and educators to improve awareness and the ability to recognize wellness and mental health needs and how to proactively recognize students, residents and fellows in emotional distress, while appropriately maintaining confidentiality and making referrals.
- Serve as the leader among the mental health care team (i.e., contact person, liaison with Office of Student Affairs and GME, chair regular team meetings) and serve as evaluator and supervisor for the rest of the team.
- Provide direct evidence-based clinical care to students, residents and fellows, and assure others on the team provide evidence-based, confidential, patient-centered care. This position is expected to provide direct patient care at least 60% of the DOE.
- Oversee tracking of utilization data and assist in developing reports as needed.
- Oversee the triage and referral system to available treatment and resources on campus and in the community and assignment of caseloads among the mental health care team.
- Oversee implementation of the Interactive Screening Program (ISP) or other therapeutic programs.
- Collaborate on initiatives that address gaps in access and services for underrepresented students, residents, and fellows.
- Develop safety protocols and community referral network for those needing unique/higher level of care.
- Assure high level of confidentiality among the mental health care team.
- Review and respond constructively to feedback obtained by satisfaction surveys including the annual graduation questionnaire (GQ) and ACGME Resident Survey to continually improve the program.
- Consult with the Chair of Psychiatry and other medical schools around the country as needed to assure policies are consistent with best practice.
- Work with existing peer-support groups and wellness committees as needed to coordinate efforts to promote mental health and resiliency and prevent mental illness.
- MD or PhD.
- Arizona Medical License or equivalent license for PhD.
- Must have a faculty appointment with the College of Medicine - Tucson Campus.
- Two years of practice after residency training or substantial experience working with young adults and students.
Preferred Qualifications:
*This candidate must be a culturally-responsive professional with excellent written and oral communication skills. *Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, conflict-management, and team-building skills required.
Rank :Tenure Information:FLSA:
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time:Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week:8
Job FTE:.20
Work Calendar:Fiscal
Job Category:Academic Administration
Benefits Eligible:No Benefits
Rate of Pay:.20 of current base faculty salary
Compensation Type:salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required::Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies:1
Target Hire Date:Expected End Date:
Contact Information for Candidates:
Jerie Schulz | jschulz25@arizona.edu
Open Date:7/16/2021
Open Until Filled:Yes
Documents Needed to Apply:Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant:The candidate will not provide direct clinical care to any students or resident physicians for whom they have an evaluative role.
Diversity Statement:At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution and a Native American/Alaska Native-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Organization
As Arizona’s First University, founded in 1885, the University of Arizona now serves nearly 46,000 students, from undergraduates to doctoral candidates. A public land grant university, we work together to expand human potential, explore new horizons, and enrich life for all.
We constantly strive to be a best-in-class place to learn, research, and work. We educate innovative, adaptive learners and problem solvers who are prepared to lead meaningful lives and improve society in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Economy. Our Strategic Plan details how we intend to drive social, cultural, and economic impact, in Arizona and across the world.
As a Research I university and member of the Association of American Universities, the University of Arizona hosts two medical schools as well as the only veterinary college in Arizona. More than 16,500 faculty, staff, and graduate students produce over $687 million in research annually, ranking us among the top 20 public research universities in the nation.
Transdisciplinary research excellence – the true seamless integration across disciplinary university-community boundaries – is an undergirding philosophy deeply rooted in our history. Notably, our BIO5 Institute brings together scientists from agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, basic science, and engineering to treat disease, feed humanity, and preserve livable environments.
We strive for excellence in all our 200-plus undergraduate majors and 150 graduate programs. Our faculty are renowned for ground-breaking research in astronomy and planetary sciences; climate, environment, and solar energy; cancer and biotechnology; optical sciences; electrical and computer engineering; and management information systems. Research us yourself on our interactive FactBook.
As Arizona public employees, we enjoy comprehensive benefits. Among these are a choice of retirement plans, high-quality medical insurance subsidized at 85% of cost; and dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans. An unusually generous qualified tuition reduction program is one of the benefits our employees, their spouses or domestic partners, and children value most.
Who We Are
Our core values proclaim who our Wildcat community is and what we stand for:
Integrity: Be honest, respectful, and just.
Compassion: Choose to care.
Exploration: Be insatiably curious.
Adaptation: Stay open-minded and eager for what’s next.
Inclusion: Harness the power of diversity.
Determination: Bear down! (Yes, there’s a story here.)
Where We Are
Our Main and Health Sciences campuses are located near downtown Tucson. In addition, we operate a College of Applied Science & Technology in southeastern Arizona, a Biomedical Campus in Phoenix, a Veterinary College north of Tucson, and extension offices in every Arizona county. Despite a metro population of 1 million people, Tucson retains the feel of a small town where everyone knows one another. Ringed by mountains, blessed with abundant sunshine, and recognized as a bicycle-friendly city, Tucson is ideal for outdoor exploration. The second largest city in Arizona also offers cultural, artistic, and social amenities to feed your insatiable curiosity. Emblematic of the desert Southwest, the Sonoran Desert is a region steeped in Native American and Latina/o culture.
Diversity Profile
Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
The University of Arizona sits on the homeland of the Tohono O’odham, the Desert People. In 1775, the Spanish Presidio San Agustín de Tucsón displaced the Native people from the floodplain of the Santa Cruz River. With Mexican Independence in 1821, Tucson became part of the Mexican state of Sonora, and might still be so but for the 1853 Gadsden Purchase.
The University of Arizona takes advantage of our unique location and history through initiatives from cross-border collaborative research in arid lands and water management to workshops for women entrepreneurs in Sonora.
The Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office serves as a liaison between Native nations and the research arm of the university, focused on building capacity and research support for tribal community development.
The university of Arizona is proud to be a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and one of 9 US institutions to receive the inaugural Seal of Excelencia for demonstrating positive Latina/o student outcomes. We rank No. 1 for the number of doctoral degrees awarded to Native American students, and No. 9 for the number awarded to Latina/o students.
Student success, particularly educational equity for historically underserved groups, is an institutional priority. We have more than 10,000 First Cats (first-generation college students). The Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center is nationally recognized for its innovative and successful academic support programs for students with learning and attention challenges.
The University of Arizona has many student cultural clubs and organizations. View the list on the Equity, Inclusion, and Title IX website.
These are some of our cutting-edge centers and programs:
Arizona Hispanic Center of Excellence (AZ-HCOE) works to increase the number of Latina/o physicians, enhance health research serving Latinas/os, and improve the cultural competency of health care services in Latina/o communities.
Binational Migration Institute (BMI) is an association of US and Mexican scholars researching the consequences of immigration enforcement policies on Latina/o communities.
Institute for LGBT Studies develops curriculum, promotes research, and presents public programming addressing the histories, politics, and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Institute for the Study of Religion and Culture (ISRC) serves as a research and outreach center focused on the role of religion in international politics.
Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) conducts health-related research and training projects to help improve quality of life for Native Americans.
Native Nations Institute (NNI) conducts policy analysis and research dedicated to building capable Native nations.
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