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Behavioral Science Education Specialist - Family Practice Residency Program - Days

Behavioral Science Education Specialist - Family Practice Residency Program - Days

WellSpan Health

York, PA

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

WellSpan Health rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 287 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

221st of 869 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Full-time (80 hours biweekly)

Weekdays, daytime hours

Program Description:


The Family Practice Residency Program at WellSpan York Hospital has a long history of excellence, supported by a strong institutional commitment to graduate medical education and rooted in a community where family physicians serve as the primary providers of care. Fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the program prepares residents to practice the full spectrum of family medicine in a respectful, supportive learning environment that prioritizes educational quality and the development of a diverse physician workforce.

This position centers on behavioral science education and advancing a biopsychosocial approach to patient care-an essential component of training wellrounded family physicians.

General Summary

Develops and coordinates the implementation of a curriculum in Psychiatry and Behavioral Science for the Family Practice Residency Program.

WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
WellSpan York Hospital

Built on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan's eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area.  WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.

The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions.  

WellSpan York Hospital's Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties.  It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs.  More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital's medical and dental staff.  

WellSpan York Hospital in embarking on a significant five-year project.  The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital's intensive care unit as well as develop new state of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.

Qualifications
Minimum Education:

  • Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) In Psychology. Required or
  • Doctorate In Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling or Human Service Field. Required

Work Experience:

  • 3 years behavioral science, family therapy, or psychology experience. Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.
  • Teaching skills.

Benefits Offered:

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Education assistance
  • Financial education and support, including DailyPay
  • Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details:Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

  • Develops and coordinates the implementation of a curriculum in Psychiatry and Behavioral Science for the Family Medicine Residency Program. This curriculum must meet the "Essentials" for Family Practice residency training as outlined by the RRC of the ACGME.
  • Teaches patient-centered interviewing and office-based counseling skills through direct observation and supervision which may include videotape review and critique of doctor-patient encounters.
  • Instructs residents and medical students in the assessment and management of psychological disorders and conditions commonly encountered in primary care, promotes awareness of behavioral health community resources and assists with referrals.
  • Coordinates/conducts behavioral science lectures.
  • Leads or facilitates support groups and Balint seminars for residents.
  • Oversees use of standardized patients for competency acquisition and assessment. Assists in the development of new standardized patient scenarios as necessary for the acquisition of necessary skill sets in doctor-patient communication.
  • Advises physician faculty in the development and implementation of remedial interventions for identified residents.

Common Expectations:

  • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
  • Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

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