Clinical Education Specialist (Psychiatric) (40 Hour)

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System seeks qualified individuals for the position of Clinical Education Specialist (Psychiatric), Education and Training Division.  This position is located at the Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center, 1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610.  This is a full-time forty (40)  hour per week position.  The work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Applicants for this position are required to submit a cover letter and resume.  These documents must be uploaded with your application.

Applicants are required to possess a valid driver's license as they may be required to travel.

This is a competitive position, open to the public.

In a state health care facility this class is accountable for the planning, evaluation and coordination of a diversified interdisciplinary educational program for professional and paraprofessional health care personnel.

Plans, develops, executes and evaluates an integrated theoretical and clinical programs for professionals, paraprofessionals and health profession students; reviews and revises programs according to changing concepts, objectives and teaching methods; determines educational needs of staff by direct observation, surveys and JCAHO mandated requirements; participates in curriculum development conferences and accreditation visits; submits individual progress reports on students to their schools; initiates, processes and monitors agreements with affiliating schools or hospitals; acts as a consultant to other agencies on development of programs for students; maintains a master schedule of all educational programs; intervenes in and resolves crisis situations with students; participates in preparation and implementation of budget for educational functions; participates in developing, obtaining and implementing federal grants for staff development programs; recruits professionals for employment in facility; makes decisions regarding acceptance, retention and certification of paraprofessional trainees enrolled in preservice training; participates in survey and research activities; prepares oral and written reports; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of health care in the appropriate parenthetical title; considerable knowledge of curriculum development, test construction and program development; considerable knowledge of teaching, counseling and evaluating techniques; knowledge of new trends and developments in treatment; knowledge of dynamics of individual and group behavior; knowledge of selection techniques; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; interviewing skills.

Five (5) years of professional experience in a health care facility in the specialty designated by the parenthetical title.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a professional capacity with the major portion of duties teaching in the appropriate specialty.

1. A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
2. A Master's degree in education, nursing or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.