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 of the Certified Mental Health Assistant Program who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.

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
Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45)
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

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 developing/maintaining the curriculum, developing/maintaining admission / progression / graduation standards, coordinating and teaching pre-clinical classes and coordinating clinical rotations all aimed at achieving and maintaining accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and producing clinicians who practice the highest standard of evidence-based medicine.

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

Administrative Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 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 and Service Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 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.

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.

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

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.