Standardized Patient Lead

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HJF is seeking multiple Standardized Persons Leads (SP Leads) to support 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 SP Leads 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 service members. The SP Leads will be trained to portray military service members in interactions with military chaplains, will train/oversee other Standardized Persons (SPs) in their roles, and participate in quality assurance activities. This position is part-time, intermittent, with periodic bookings for up to two years. Most work will be conducted in-person at the USUHS Val G. Hemming Simulation Center located in Silver Spring, Maryland; other work activities will be conducted virtually.

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.

• Actively participates in training and rehearsal activities 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
• Trains, instructs, and supervises Standardized Persons (SPs) to prepare them for their roles through completion of simulation activities, providing them with timely feedback on their performance and ensuring SPs have completed all tasks to satisfy education requirements of the simulation.
• Participates in debriefing sessions with the team's SP Educator regarding simulated interactions; engages in quality assurance activities.
  
• Incorporates ongoing feedback from SP Educator into case simulations, and is open to continual refinement of assigned roles.
  
• Assists with logistical planning for SP simulation events, which may include personnel and space management, organizing equipment, and other Clinical Skills resources in preparation for data gathering during training events.
• 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 strong reading, writing and memorization skills to comprehend complex scenarios and case information.
  
• Must feel comfortable and confident portraying a service member in psychological distress.
  
• Must be able to improvise within the scope of assigned service member's scenario(s).
  
• Must be objective when interacting and rating learners and/or assigned SPs.
  
• Must be able to provide clear and actionable verbal and written feedback to learners and/or assigned SPs regarding simulated interactions.
  
• Must be able to follow directions and be highly dependable in their work, including punctuality.
  
• Must have access to a computer with reliable internet connection; must have basic computer skills to engage in virtual trainings and virtual simulations.
  
• A background in theater and/or previous experience as a standardized person is highly preferred.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

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

Compensation

• The hourly rate for this position is $29.00.

Some HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.

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(c)

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