Clinical Educator - Texas Behavioral Health Center

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.

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

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

Master's Degree in a related field

• Experience

3 years directly related experience, preferably in a hospital or clinic setting

• Licenses and Certifications

(RN) REGISTERED NURSE Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing and

(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red

Cross (ARC)

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.