Faculty and Medical Director, Certified Mental Health Assistant (CMHA) Program

NCSL International; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Lean Six Sigma certification

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

NEOMED's College of Graduate Studies seeks a part-time Medical Director for the CMHA program to provide clinical leadership in curriculum development and accreditation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Program Director, teaching responsibilities, and coordination of clinical rotations across sites, with a commitment to high-quality medical education and student success in a team-based environment.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of an accredited psychiatry residency.
• Board certified in psychiatry with ongoing clinical experience.
• Minimum 5 years teaching students or residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight of the CMHA program curriculum.
• Coordinate clinical rotations to meet accreditation requirements.
• Supervise clinical sites and ensure high-quality education.
• Contribute to CQI of the clinical curriculum.
• Serve as program medical liaison with stakeholders.
• Perform other required duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Program coordination

Communication skills

Education

MD/DO

Residency in Psychiatry

Job description

Position Details

• Position Title: Open Rank Faculty, Medical Director, Certified Mental Health Assistant (CMHA) Program


• Position Type: Faculty


• Department: Master of Science Mental Health Practice


• Full or Part Time: Part Time


• Pay Grade: Dependent on Rank

Position Summary Information

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s (NEOMED) College of Graduate Studies

NEOMED is a mission‑driven, community‑based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Medical Director for the Certified Mental Health Assistant Program who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.

This is a part‑time non‑tenure track faculty appointment.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team‑oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team‑based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Benefits & Perks

NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well‑being, and long‑term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare Coverage

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Short‑and long‑term disability coverage, Long‑term care coverage options, and Life insurance

Retirement

• State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off

• Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits

• Hybrid work environment


• Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on‑site training and Lean Six Sigma certification


• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work‑life balance

Summary

The Medical Director of the Certified Mental Health Assistant Program provides clinical perspective to the curriculum of the Certified Mental Health Assistant (CMHA) program. The Medical Director will assist the Program Director in the following key areas:

• Providing vision for the development & growth of the clinical curriculum,


• Coordinating and teaching pre‑clinical classes and coordinating clinical rotations aimed at achieving and maintaining accreditation compliance,


• Supervising ongoing calibration of clinical sites to achieve a high‑quality educational experience and student success,


• Providing ongoing CQI of the clinical curriculum,


• Serving as the program Medical Liaison with statewide stakeholders, and


• Producing clinicians who practice the highest standard of evidence‑based medicine.

This is a part‑time non‑tenure track appointment. Faculty rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities

Active participation in the Program Advisory Committee. Assist with recruiting clinical sites for the program and participate in regular contact with all entities participating in student education. Advocating to local and regional hospitals, as well as health professions organizations, about the NEOMED Program and the Certified Mental Health Assistant profession. Assist with recruitment and interviewing of program faculty and students. Assist with metrics required to maintain accreditation. Represent the program at professional and organizational events. Support, as required, recruiting efforts by the Director of Admissions.

Teaching Responsibilities

Instructing students in the classroom and clinical setting. Assist in the development and constant analysis of the didactic and clinical curriculum of the program to ensure standards of medical knowledge are being met and there is consistency of educational experiences across clinical rotation sites. Assist with assessing student performance in the classroom, and clinical experiences.

Service Responsibilities

Active participation on college and university committees will be required and assigned. In addition, membership and participation in state and national professional organizations is strongly encouraged. Evaluating the success of service obligations will be based on level of participation and engagement in support of related activities.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O degree from an accredited medical school.


• Successful completion of an accredited residency program in Psychiatry.


• Board Certified in Psychiatry with 10 years of clinical experience.


• Current active and unencumbered Ohio License to practice medicine.


• Have the requisite knowledge and skills to administer the clinical/academic aspects of the program.


• Minimum 5 years’ experience teaching students or residents.


• Teaching experience in a university‑based undergraduate or graduate medical education.


• Coordinating the activity of and supervising clinicians.

Preferred Qualifications

Humanistic Environment: Committed to building a humanistic culture/climate within the college and to fostering student success.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and screen and other office equipment.

Posting Detail Information

NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines

In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.

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