What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Professional Development Specialist position at UPMC?
Have you ever had an idea about how we could improve practice? The Western Psych Professional Development Team is where those ideas turn into action. We focus on growing our team, bringing evidence into practice, and supporting the behavioral health team at the bedside. If you enjoy mentoring others, improving care, or helping shape the future, this is a great opportunity to step into leadership.
The Clinical Professional Development Specialist has the authority, responsibility and accountability for delivery of clinical education curriculum to clinical staff. Orientation and ongoing clinical education are the main objectives of this position. The Clinical Professional Development Specialist ensures clinical staff in assigned area of responsibility receive ongoing training/education to provide high quality patient care and the UPMC Patient Experience to patients.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Communication
- Builds strong relationships with frontline staff through mentoring, teamwork, and effective communication.
- Communicates clearly across formats to engage and educate staff.
Education & Mentorship
- Leads onboarding, orientation, and ongoing education for clinical staff.
- Mentors new staff and preceptors; differentiates education to meet learning needs.
- Teaches comprehensive patient care management and discharge planning.
Clinical & Professional Contributions
- Serves as a clinical resource for patients and interdisciplinary teams.
- Supports patient education and UPMC Experience initiatives (e.g., AIDET, Hourly Rounding).
- Participates in performance improvement, professional/community organizations, and fulfills system competencies and assigned duties.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000