Behavioral Health Interventionist

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Nursing has an outstanding opportunity for a Behavioral Health Interventionist to join their team. This role reports to Maria Bleil and is responsible for performing a behavioral intervention as part of a new NIH-funded randomized controlled trial (RCT). The RCT will leverage an established treatment program to target childhood obesity in 240 prepubertal girls who are at risk for earlier pubertal onset. The Behavioral Health Interventionist will perform a behavioral intervention focused on health behavior change in a sample of young girls accompanied by their primary caregivers. The intervention will be conducted over a 5-6 month period, including individual and group sessions conducted both online and in-person. The role involves tracking and scheduling families, managing session preparations, communications, documentation, and limited data management tasks. Work hours will typically be between 4-20 hours/week, occurring in the late afternoons and evenings on weekdays.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field and at least two years of related work experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A current driver’s license in Washington State and the ability to drive in Seattle and the surrounding areas to conduct the treatment sessions in the homes of the study families.
At least two years of experience providing direct treatment services to children and families.
Experience following and implementing a treatment program, protocol, or curriculum.
Experience in a human subjects research study involving health focused research.
Excellent problem-solving and organization skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal skills, and team-based skills necessary to work in a collaborative research environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
Previous experience providing behavioral health interventions with children and families.
Previous experience performing research activities in the home.
Previous experience using platforms such as REDCap and SharePoint.
Interest in working with diverse families in areas of health and health disparities.
Knowledge and experience related to nutrition science, behavioral health, or health promotion.

Responsibilities

Perform individual treatment sessions (65%) including completing assessments, identifying challenges, problem-solving issues, and ensuring compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
Complete all required documentation for ongoing treatment activities according to designated guidelines and timelines.
Ensure protocol deviations, violations, adverse events, serious adverse events, and research subject complaints or problems are promptly and clearly communicated to the study team and provide documentation if needed.
Perform group treatment sessions (20%) including group treatment activities and education.
Communicate group treatment-related information, progress, and status to the study team.
Assist with ensuring written educational and reference materials are updated and available.
Perform support activities related to individual and group treatment sessions (15%) including compiling and organizing research data and treatment documentation.
Ensure data collection is timely, standardized, organized, and accurate.
Maintain study files in compliance with guidelines.
Ensure data is maintained in a manner suitable for analysis and evaluation consistent with patient confidentiality.
Participate in study intervention team meetings and supervision sessions.
Maintain current knowledge by conducting literature searches/reviews.
May assist in protocol development and training tools/manual development.