Population Science Project Coordinator I, Family Medicine

Why the Family Medicine Department?
The Family Medicine Department at UT Southwestern Medical Center is a cohesive group of clinicians, educators, and scholars who strive to deliver outstanding care to all patients, improve the way primary care is provided, and educate excellent family physicians for the next generation. The Department deeply values serving underserved patient populations throughout North Texas, and is committed to equity and social justice, supporting an inclusive community for work and learning.

COVID-19 Mandate

Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position.  Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons.  Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.

For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/

Job Summary

This position is full-time and includes clinical and research responsibilities in Family Medicine Department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate will have earned a M.A./M.S. or PhD degree in marriage and family therapy (or related mental health field) from an accredited program
• Clinical experience in integrated behavioral health or healthcare environments with active multidisciplinary collaboration
• Strong research skills, including experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods, and experience successfully collaborating in interdisciplinary research teams
• Texas licensure as an LMFT or LMFT-Supervisor (or, mental health licensure appropriate for training and background, including LPC, LCSW, LP) or be eligible for licensure in Texas
• Ability to supervise mental health interns/trainees and associate licensed behavioral health providers preferred, including training, experience, and licensure corresponding with supervisor status; AAMFT Approved Supervisor status preferred
• Strong communication skills, with evidence of team-based collaboration in fast-paced environments

Preferred Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding, high-quality behavioral health care for patients assigned to state-of-the-art primary care clinics in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, under the primary care service line
• Work closely with primary care clinicians to treat behavioral health conditions and promote health behavior change
• Utilize evidence-based, brief, patient-centered psychosocial interventions via a variety of therapeutic modalities, including individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and group therapy
• Take a leadership role in quality assurance activities in the primary care clinic to evaluate effectiveness of integrated behavioral health model, including the use of evidence-based assessment tools and processes to monitor and evaluate the utilization of integrated behavioral health and program outcomes
• Accept and facilitate warm handoffs during clinical hours and complete efficient clinical assessments appropriate to the pace and need of a primary care environment
• Supervision of mental health interns/trainees providing behavioral health care in the primary care service line clinics, as appropriate
• Support ongoing research project activities in family medicine, including interdisciplinary and departmental collaboration on research in health disparities, trauma-informed care, family-based interventions and integrated behavioral health, chronic pain, cancer survivorship, and cardiometabolic health
• Complete various research activities, such as participant recruitment, data collection, data analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative), manuscript preparation, and research dissemination
• Facilitate engagement of departmental faculty and external research team members in ongoing research projects to support the existing team science environment

Job Duties

• Coordinate reporting aspects such as preparing progress reports, continuing reviews, and updating records for Internal Review Board and funding agency.
• Meet regularly with other staff involved in data collection and data analysis to ensure timelines are being met; make suggestions for improved workflow and reporting.
• Assist in the development and submission of grant proposals, specifically budget and staffing proposals.
• Assist in conducting surveys and gathering or abstracting data.
• Participate in recruiting and interviewing research participants.
• Assist in synthesizing and presenting research findings.
• Supervise research project staff and assist in development of work plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

• Master's degree in related field and one (1) year experience in behavioral, social science or public health OR Bachelor’s degree in related field and three (3) years’ experience in behavioral, social science or public health.
• Prefer bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. 

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