Assistant / Associate Professor of Behavioral Medicine / Psychology

Overview

Assistant / Associate Professor of Behavioral Medicine / Psychology at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). The position is part of the SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) in the Department of Primary Care and Clinical Medicine. Location : Conroe, SHSU-COM facility.

Responsibilities

• Serve the SHSU-COM in the Department of Primary Care and Clinical Medicine as full-time Clinical Faculty.
• Provide confidential individual and couples therapy or counseling within the SHSU Physicians Clinic, with priority to SHSU-COM students.
• Arrange group counseling sessions tailored for SHSU-COM students and act as liaison with the Office of Medical Student Affairs to understand the unique stressors of the COM curriculum, suggesting options and policies to enhance student well-being.
• Compile mental health resources and appropriately triage students who may be hesitant to pursue follow-up care at the clinic.
• Provide integrated behavioral and psychological support to physicians, students, and residents in the clinic and contribute to teaching trainees.
• Serve as an approved supervisor for doctoral therapy students from SHSU, if possible.
• Establish rapport with the student body to ensure awareness of available services and comfort in seeking help.
• Be available on-site for walk-in visits and informal discussions; promote a culture of wellness and support students in managing stress and preventing burnout.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Clinic Operations and the Clinic Director to obtain credentialing and empanelment with insurance companies and complete billing paperwork.
• Support individuals and classes during especially stressful times and assist with crisis management when necessary.

Location and Department

The position reports to the Chair of Primary Care and Clinical Medicine and works closely with the Director of Medical Student Affairs and the Associate Dean for Clinical Operations. This role is located in Conroe at the College of Osteopathic Medicine facility.

Requirements

Special Instructions Summary

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke / Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at-will employer. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Contact

Physical Address : Human Resources Department, 1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202, Huntsville, TX 77341-2356. SHSU Employment Office : (936) 294-1070. Email : Employment@SHSU.edu. Employment Portal : shsu.peopleadmin.com

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