Continuing Education and PRSP Coordinator

Position Summary Continuing Education and PRSP Coordinator (Education Spclst V). The coordinator performs advanced consultative and technical work under the Chief Medical Officer of the Texas State Hospital System. The role locates and promotes continuing education opportunities for state hospital staff, maintains a database of ongoing learning opportunities, secures contracts for staff learning tools, and serves as subject‑matter expert for these contracts. The coordinator also collaborates with the Patient Safety and Research Coordinator on Institutional Review Board activities, tracks clinical trainee engagement, and manages all programmatic activities for the Psychiatric Residency Stipend Program (PRSP). The position may require working a first‑day shift, days, and occasional overtime per agency leave policy. Essential Job Functions Facilitate continuing education (CME/CE) opportunities and clinical training for state hospital staff by securing contracts for educational software and maintaining an electronic database of these opportunities. (15%) Oversee quarterly data collection of clinical trainee rosters for applied internships and compile an annual report for leadership. (10%) Serve as SME and coordinator for the Psychiatric Residency Stipend Program (PRSP); monitor all aspects of PRSP contracts including renewal, funding requests, negotiations, and deliverable documentation. (40%) Provide daily customer assistance and annual compliance training to PRSP contractors; track monthly receipt of PRSP invoices in collaboration with procurement, contracts, and accounting teams. (15%) Assist the Patient Safety and Research Coordinator with scheduling educational activities and administrative management of the Institutional Review Board (IRB2). (15%) Perform other duties as assigned, including participation in disaster response or continuity of operations activation. (5%) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of continuing education for medical professionals and clinical training opportunities for interns, residents, and other student trainees in healthcare settings. Knowledge of clinical research and institutional review board systems preferred but not required. Skill in preparing summary reports using computers, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Skill in communicating, coordinating, and collaborating across diverse institutions, agencies, and professions. Ability to create Statements of Work and monitor contract deliverables. Ability to think strategically to accomplish goals. Flexibility to work on special projects as the need arises. Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders. Required Experience and Education Minimum two (2) years of experience working with continuing education for medical professionals and clinical training opportunities for interns, residents, and other student trainees in healthcare settings. Bachelor’s degree required. Certifications and Licensure Certified IRB Professional (CIP) preferred. Successful applicant will be expected to obtain CIP within 12 months if not currently certified. Other Eligibility Requirements Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, and List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18‑25 must be registered with the Selective Service. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state‑operated facility. Waco and Terrell Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age. Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. Work Hours and Telework Day shift, with possible overtime and extended hours per agency leave policy. Telework may be eligible; all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs. ADA Accommodations In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on‑line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Health and Human Services