Behavioral Health Interventionist

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies seeks applications for master-level and doctoral-level behavioral health interventionists that will deliver manualized, evidence-based psychosocial interventions (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based intervention, interpersonal psychotherapy) with groups of adolescents experiencing or at-risk for mental and/or cardiometabolic health issues in the context of clinical research trials. The behavioral health interventionist will additionally participate in regular didactic training and individual/group clinical supervision. This clinical position may also require assessment of mental health concerns (e.g., depression, self-harm, suicidality, disordered eating behaviors) via empirically supported semi-structured clinical interviews, risk assessment, and risk management intervention delivery.

Requirements

• Masters degree.
• 2 years of experience.
• Must be available for clinical supervision intervention groups on weekdays during after-school/evening hours (4pm - 8pm).

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or comparable credential).

Responsibilities

• Deliver manualized, evidence-based psychosocial interventions (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based intervention, interpersonal psychotherapy) with groups of adolescents experiencing or at-risk for mental and/or cardiometabolic health issues in the context of clinical research trials.
• Assess mental health concerns (e.g., depression, self-harm, suicidality, disordered eating) via empirically supported semi-structured clinical interviews.
• Provide risk management interventions to adolescents reporting suicidal ideation and/or self-injurious behaviors.
• Supervise study team members (undergraduate and graduate students, postbaccalaureate research staff, postdoctoral fellows) in conducting mental health assessments, risk management, and intervention delivery.
• Contribute to regular didactic training opportunities, such as team research meetings and didactics offered through the Children’s Hospital Colorado Lifestyle Medicine program.
• Weekly individual/group clinical supervision.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package
• Collaborative atmosphere
• Focus on work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level