The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.
Standardized Patient - Medical and Clinical Psychology
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc., Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
Overview
Join the HJF Team! HJF is seeking a
Standardized Patient
to support the Simulation Center in roles and tests. This position supports The Suicide Care, Prevention, and Research Initiative (Suicide CPR Initiative) within the Medical and Clinical Psychology (MPS) department of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. The Suicide CPR Initiative focuses on CARE: developing interventions to reduce suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors; PREVENTION: saving lives through education, intervention, science, and advocacy; and RESEARCH: advancing suicide intervention science and practice. The SPs will play an essential role in simulation training for the Suicide CPR Initiative's project titled "Chaplains-CARE". The Chaplains-CARE Program is an educational curriculum designed for military chaplains to enhance suicide intervention knowledge, skills and abilities. It includes classroom instruction and simulated encounters with servicemembers. SPs portray military service members and provide feedback on the learner's conduct and response. Position type:
part-time, intermittent, with periodic bookings for up to two years. This will be a remote position supporting activities at the USUHS Val G. Hemming Simulation Center in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Responsibilities
Portray patients in a research project for mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Accurately recreate history, personality, physical findings and emotional state of an actual patient.
Participate in interviews and be examined by students and practitioners in health care fields.
Help students and residents learn how to interact with patients in realistic clinical settings and practice physical examination and other clinical skills.
May perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, including required training for role.
Actively participate in training and rehearsal to portray assigned military service member roles accurately and consistently.
Recreate history, personality, physical findings and emotional state of suicidal service members during simulated interactions with military chaplains.
Participate in debriefing sessions with military chaplains and provide oral and written feedback constructively.
Incorporate feedback from the supervisor/trainer into case simulations and be open to retraining as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 0-2 years experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good attention to detail
Ability to memorize a limited amount of case information such as medical history and symptoms
Ability to portray a case in an appropriate manner
Preferred experience as a standardized patient
Ability to exercise confidentiality
Work Environment
Position primarily in an office setting
Compensation
Hourly rate: $28.00
Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include contacting professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents require prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay, except as allowed by law. 41 CFR 60-1.35
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Join the HJF Team! HJF is seeking a
Standardized Patient
to support the Simulation Center in roles and tests. This position supports The Suicide Care, Prevention, and Research Initiative (Suicide CPR Initiative) within the Medical and Clinical Psychology (MPS) department of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. The Suicide CPR Initiative focuses on CARE: developing interventions to reduce suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors; PREVENTION: saving lives through education, intervention, science, and advocacy; and RESEARCH: advancing suicide intervention science and practice. The SPs will play an essential role in simulation training for the Suicide CPR Initiative's project titled "Chaplains-CARE". The Chaplains-CARE Program is an educational curriculum designed for military chaplains to enhance suicide intervention knowledge, skills and abilities. It includes classroom instruction and simulated encounters with servicemembers. SPs portray military service members and provide feedback on the learner's conduct and response. Position type:
part-time, intermittent, with periodic bookings for up to two years. This will be a remote position supporting activities at the USUHS Val G. Hemming Simulation Center in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Responsibilities
Portray patients in a research project for mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Accurately recreate history, personality, physical findings and emotional state of an actual patient.
Participate in interviews and be examined by students and practitioners in health care fields.
Help students and residents learn how to interact with patients in realistic clinical settings and practice physical examination and other clinical skills.
May perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, including required training for role.
Actively participate in training and rehearsal to portray assigned military service member roles accurately and consistently.
Recreate history, personality, physical findings and emotional state of suicidal service members during simulated interactions with military chaplains.
Participate in debriefing sessions with military chaplains and provide oral and written feedback constructively.
Incorporate feedback from the supervisor/trainer into case simulations and be open to retraining as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 0-2 years experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good attention to detail
Ability to memorize a limited amount of case information such as medical history and symptoms
Ability to portray a case in an appropriate manner
Preferred experience as a standardized patient
Ability to exercise confidentiality
Work Environment
Position primarily in an office setting
Compensation
Hourly rate: $28.00
Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include contacting professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents require prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay, except as allowed by law. 41 CFR 60-1.35
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