Standardized Patient - Medical and Clinical Psychology

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HJF is seeking a Standardized Patient to support the Simulation Center in roles and tests.

This position will be in support of 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 was established in 2006, and is strategically in a unique position to focus on the problem of military suicide, given its origins at USU and its established partnerships with the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs, as well as national and international collaborators and stakeholders. Overall, the mission of the Suicide CPR Initiative is threefold: CARE: To develop effective interventions targeted at reducing suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors; PREVENTION: To save lives through education, intervention, science, and advocacy; RESEARCH: To advance suicide intervention science and practice.

The SPs will play an essential role in simulation training for the Suicide CPR Initiative's funded project titled "Chaplains-CARE". The Chaplains-CARE Program is an innovative educational curriculum designed specifically for military chaplains to enhance their suicide intervention knowledge, skills and abilities. The Chaplains-CARE Program consists of classroom-based didactic instruction completed by simulated encounters with servicemembers. The SPs will be trained to portray military service members in interactions with military chaplains, and provide feedback regarding the learner's conduct and response.

This position is part-time, intermittent, with periodic bookings for up to two years. This will be a remote position supporting activities conducted at the USUHS Val G. Hemming Simulation Center located in Silver Spring, Maryland.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Portrays patients in a research project for mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• Accurately and consistently recreates history, personality, physical findings and emotional state of an actual patient.
• Participates in "interview" and examined by students and practitioners in the health care fields.
• Helps 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 and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
• Actively participates in training and rehearsal to accurately and consistently portray assigned military service member's role(s).
• Accurately and consistently recreates history, personality, physical findings and emotional state of suicidal service member(s) during simulated interactions with military chaplains.
• Participates in debriefing sessions with military chaplains regarding simulated interactions; provides both oral and written feedback in a constructive manner.
• Incorporates ongoing feedback from the supervisor/trainer into case simulations, and is open to continual retraining regarding roles/portrayal.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have good attention to details.
• 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.
• Must be able to exercise confidentiality.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a office setting.

Compensation

• The hourly rate for this position is $28.00.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.