Mental Health Clinical Faculty (Part-Time)

Job Description
Chamberlain College of Nursing has immediate need for qualified Mental Health Clinical Faculty (part-time) to teach in our BSNprogram. Teaching opportunities are available throughout the region.
C clinical educators experience the powerful satisfaction that comes from helping educate, empower and embolden students and advance the health of people, families, and communities as we face new challenges ahead together.
Mental-HealthNursing
Emphasis is on the dynamics of an individual’s ability to functionin society. The course focuses on content relative to anxiety, selfconcept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors,organic brain dysfunction, abuse and violence issues. It also incorporateshealth promotion and wellness issues such as stress management andpersonal growth. Therapeutic communication techniques, individualand group therapy practices and community mental-health resourcesare also incorporated.
Clinical teaching is typically scheduled for at least one weekday for an at a clinical partner site.Chamberlain students experience practice settings that include large and small hospitals, long-term care facilities, community and public-health agencies, faith-based service organizations, independent practices, ambulatory care centers, public health agencies, military services (Army, Navy, and Air Force), VA Medical Centers, schools, home health environments…anywhere healthcare is delivered.
We build long-term relationships with superior nurse educators who are experts in their field and committed to providing the finest in practitioner-focused education.
In this role, the clinical instructor:
Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching, and service to the College, community, health system and profession.
Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching loads.
Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals.
Makes self-available to staff at the agencies.
Evaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives.
Is available for remediation of students as required or needed.
Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel.
Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs.
Corrects and returns homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner.
Contributes to the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the programs and the College.
May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator.
Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.
Works with college administration, staff and other faculty members to improve the overall operation of the college and student satisfaction rates.
Participates in the implementation of the College Assessment Program, campus retention efforts, and both departmental and campus policies.
Serves as a professional role model for other faculty, staff, and students in the areas of customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, dress, attendance, and general professionalism.
Utilizes relationship skills in situations requiring group problem solving, consensus building, and win-win negotiation.
Complies with applicable regulatory rules and standards.
Reports to dean, assistant dean, or course coordinator.