Program Coordinator - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' CPAN

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

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About The Position

UTHealth Houston's Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is hiring a Program Coordinator for the Child Psychiatric Access Network (CPAN). The role provides overall design, execution, management, and evaluation of public education and outreach programs to help achieve assigned goals and objectives. CPAN is a free mental health resource for Texas pediatric clinicians, offering provider-to-provider consultations, care coordination, and training to help clinicians identify and treat mental health issues in young patients.

The coordinator supports education and outreach programs in targeted communities, assesses regional needs, develops outreach plans, and participates in project and research activities. The role also communicates program objectives and outcomes to community members and healthcare professionals, collects evaluation data, prepares reports, and works with partners and external organizations. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement may substitute.
• Three years of related experience required; equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement may substitute.
• Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
• Ability to meet the security-sensitive position requirements described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, implement, and evaluate education and outreach program delivery in targeted communities.
• Participate in all project phases and research activities, including assessing regional education needs and developing outreach plans based on findings.
• Research and analyze education-related data and attend functions to stay current on relevant scientific and technical developments.
• Communicate with communities and healthcare professionals about program objectives and outcomes through articles for newsletters, web pages, and other publications.
• Serve as a liaison with appropriate institutional agents and prepare and deliver oral presentations at professional meetings.
• Use program databases to collect evaluation data; write program reports and case studies documenting outreach efforts; and submit abstracts to professional meetings.
• Maintain current information about scientific, technical, and regulatory developments relevant to the program area.
• Interact with the public and external organizations to facilitate programs.
• Participate in national and regional task forces and work groups, providing capacity-building assistance and information to partners.
• Apply health education theories, models, and concepts to partner activities.
• Ensure plans and protocols are followed in compliance with federal and state laws and UTHealth Houston policies, rules, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
• Vacation accrual increases with length of service.
• Longevity pay through monthly payments after two years of service.
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
• Resources for child and elder care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time