Graduate Medical Education Director & Faculty, Behavioral Health
About The Position
The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Director of Behavioral Health serves as a core faculty member within the residency program and provides strategic leadership for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the Behavioral Health curriculum. The role supports resident education, professional development, wellness, and resilience while ensuring alignment with ACGME requirements and educational best practices. The Director collaborates with residency leadership, faculty, and interdisciplinary teams to provide behavioral health education, clinical supervision, consultation, assessment, and support services for medical residents. The position contributes to a culture of excellence, inclusion, and lifelong learning across the health system. Clinical practice opportunities may be available based on candidate interest and organizational needs.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in Psychology.
- Strong clinical and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Commitment to ethical and culturally responsive practice.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree for a behavioralist with GME experience.
- Experience in a GME program.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive Behavioral Health curriculum for medical residents.
- Maintain current knowledge of ACGME requirements, standards, and evolving educational best practices relevant to resident education and well-being.
- Use evidence-based and learner-centered teaching methodologies to deliver engaging educational experiences.
- Design and facilitate individual and group learning sessions on behavioral health, physician wellness, communication skills, professionalism, resilience, and related topics.
- Develop educational strategies that support resident development and program goals.
- Assess curriculum effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance educational outcomes.
- Serve as a faculty member within the residency program.
- Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and consultation to medical residents.
- Guide residents in patient interviewing techniques, communication skills, and professional development.
- Conduct educational, behavioral, and personality assessments as appropriate.
- Contribute to the creation and evaluation of individualized learning and development plans.
- Support residents experiencing academic, professional, or personal challenges by recommending and facilitating appropriate resources and interventions.
- Participate in initiatives that promote resident wellness, engagement, resilience, and psychological safety.
- Collaborate with Program Directors, faculty, hospital leadership, and GME staff to coordinate comprehensive resident support services.
- Integrate behavioral health resources and services across hospital and residency programs to address educational and wellness needs.
- Participate in residency program planning, accreditation preparation, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.
- Provide subject matter expertise on behavioral health and resident well-being initiatives.
- Support institutional efforts related to resident recruitment, retention, satisfaction, and educational excellence.
- Participate in clinical practice activities, when applicable, based on organizational needs and candidate qualifications.
Benefits
- A comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options to customize benefits to individual needs.
- Resources, programs, and voluntary options intended to support individual growth and well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
