Continuing Education and PRSP Coordinator

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission in Austin is seeking a Continuing Education and PRSP Coordinator to locate, promote, and track education opportunities for state hospital staff. You will manage the CME/CE contracts, serve as SME for PRSP, and support the IRB-related activities with the CTD unit.

The role requires experience with continuing education for medical professionals, state contracting, and strong coordination with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years' experience working with continuing education for medical professionals and clinical training opportunities for interns, residents, and other student trainees in healthcare settings.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience working with Texas state contracting processes preferred.
• Registrations, Licensure and Certifications requirements: CIP preferred; applicant must obtain CIP within 12 months if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Locates and promotes continuing education opportunities for state hospital staff.
• Maintains an electronic database of opportunities and serves as SME for contracts.
• Collaborates with Patient Safety and Research Coordinator on educational initiatives and IRB-related tasks.
• Tracks and reports quarterly data on clinical trainees/interns statewide.
• Manages PRSP funding requests, contracts, deliverables, and contractor training.

Job description

Career Opportunities: Continuing Education and PRSP Coordinator (20739)

Posting ID20739-Posted -Health & Human Services Comm-Hospitals Section-Education Training and Library-c. $5000 - $6999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional Title:Continuing Education and PRSP Coordinator
Job Title:Education Spclst V
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Hospitals Section
Posting Number:20739
Closing Date:09/26/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Education Training and Library
Salary Range:$5,797.66-$9,508.25
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-25
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:None
Telework:
Travel:Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City:AUSTIN
Job Location Address:909 W 45TH ST BLDG 552
Other Locations:None
MOS Codes: 0951,8802,123X,3F2X1,47A,47C,47D,47E,47F,47G,47H,47J,47K,47L,47M,47N,82A0,8T100,9H000,NAP12

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Continuing Education and PRSP (psychiatric residency stipend program) Coordinator performs advanced consultative and technical work under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the Texas State Hospital System. The Coordinator works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. The Coordinator locates and promotes continuing education opportunities for state hospital staff, maintains a database of ongoing learning opportunities, and secures contracts for staff learning tools and resources serving as subject- matter expert (SME) for these contracts. The Coordinator collaborates and supports the Patient Safety and Research Coordinator with educational initiatives and administrative tasks in regard to the smooth functioning of the Institutional Review Board Committee. The Coordinator communicates with community relations staff to track and report the number of clinical trainees/interns engaged in patient-care activities each quarter across the state hospital system. The Coordinator serves as the SME for all Psychiatry Residency Stipend Program (PRSP) contracts with academic institutions and community organizations. The Coordinator is responsible for all programmatic activities including PRSP funding requests, funding negotiations, deliverables tracking, contractor training, and day-to-day processing of invoices and customer service to contractors. The Coordinator collaborates with CMO on the goals and objectives of the PRSP program as it evolves each year.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Facilitates continuing education (CME/CE) opportunities and clinical training for state hospital staff by securing contracts for educational software (and learning opportunities) and serves as subject-matter expert (SME) for those contracts. Promotes CME/CE opportunities across state hospitals and maintains an electronic database of these opportunities with the Curriculum, Training, and Development (CTD) unit to support systemwide staff education/training by utilizing Lippincott and UpToDate. (15%)

Oversees the quarterly data collection of clinical trainee rosters for applied internships completed in state hospitals and compiles data into an annual report for leadership. (10%)

Serves SME and coordinator for the Psychiatric Residency Stipend Program (PRSP). Monitors all aspects of PRSP contracts including annual contract renewal, soliciting funding requests, facilitating negotiations, and documenting receipt of deliverables. (40%)

Provides daily customer assistance and annual compliance training to PRSP contractors. Tracks monthly receipt of PRSP invoices in collaboration with the HHS procurement, contracts, and accounting teams to issue payment. (15%)

Assists Patient Safety and Research Coordinator with various duties including scheduling educational activities and the administrative management of the Institutional Review Board (IRB2). Participates in most departmental projects in a multitude of scopes to produce the best outcome for the department. (15%)

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. (5%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of continuing education for medical professionals and clinical training opportunities for interns, residents, and other student trainees in healthcare settings

Knowledge of clinical research and institutional review board systems preferred but not required.

Skill in preparing summary reports through the use of computers, spreadsheets, and presentation software.

Skill in communicating, coordinating, and collaborating across diverse institutions, agencies, and professions.

Ability to create Statements of Work and monitor contract deliverables.

Ability to think strategically to accomplish goals.

Flexibility to work on special projects as the need arises.

Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Certified IRB Professional (CIP) preferred.

Successful applicant will be expected to obtain CIP within 12 months if not currently certified.

Initial Screening Criteria:

Minimum two (2) years' experience working with continuing education for medical professionals and clinical training opportunities for interns, residents, and other student trainees in healthcare settings.

Minimum two (2) years' experience working with Texas state contracting processes preferred.

Additional Information:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco and Terrell Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.

Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All these diseases are vaccine preventable. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans :

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited tothose listed in this posting. All active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions .

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.