Behavioral Scientist-Prog. Dir

Company: OhioHealth
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: This core faculty position is responsible for independently directing the ACGME required behavioral health education of Family Medicine residents to include: development of educational programs and curriculum, oversee resident development (e.g., direct observations, feedback, coaching, formal evaluations, etc.), lead relevant meetings, and co-counsel patients with resident physicians. This position serves as consultant and referral, either personally or for community referral information and directs Medical Education retreat programs and professional development at respective OhioHealth residency program(s). The position requires specialized depth of expertise in behavioral health achieved through practice, independent licensure, and advanced degree qualifications; leads others to solve complex problems; interprets internal and external business challenges; and recommends best practices to improve system delivery of behavioral health care and Graduate Medical Education. FACULTY ROLE & EXPECTATIONS Faculty members are a foundational element of graduate medical education – faculty members teach residents how to care for patients. Faculty members provide an important bridge allowing residents to grow and become practice-ready, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. They are role models for future generations of physicians by demonstrating compassion, commitment to excellence in teaching and patient care, professionalism, and a dedication to lifelong learning. Faculty members experience the pride and joy of fostering the growth and development of future colleagues. The care they provide is enhanced by the opportunity to teach and model exemplary behavior. By employing a scholarly approach to patient care, faculty members, through the graduate medical education system, improve the health of the individual and the population. Faculty members ensure that patients receive the level of care expected from a specialist in the field. They recognize and respond to the needs of the patients, residents, community, and institution. Faculty members provide appropriate levels of supervision to promote patient safety. Faculty members create an effective learning environment by acting in a professional manner and attending to the well-being of the residents and themselves REPORTING STRUCURE Reports to respective Director of Medical Education (DME) with tasks assigned by the DME, Program Director, or designee. Responsibilities And Duties: 75% Offers Resident Education to include but not be limited to: Developing educational programs and curriculum, overseeing resident development, meeting with residents, and co-counseling patients with residents as part of education. Serves as a consultant and referral, either personally or for community referral information. Directs Medical Education retreat programs and professional development at respective OhioHealth residency program(s). 5% Works closely with patients 10% Performs Support Services 10% Participates in hospital and community committees for education and recruitment programs. Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree (Required) Additional Job Description: SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE Degree in Mental Health or related field. Strong public speaking skills. Strong public health and educational teaching is necessary for this position. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. 3 - 5 yrs in similar position. Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Medical Education Join us! if your passion is to work in a caring environment if you believe that learning is a life-long process if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

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