Clinical Trial Research Facilitation Lead

Vail Health•Edwards, CO

59d

About The Position

This position provides direct facilitation for Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center (VHBHIC) studies as a licensed therapist and oversees the coordination of facilitator training, scheduling, and data collection for other facilitators assigned to VHBHIC clinical trials to ensure the smooth execution of study visits and high-quality participant care. When serving as a facilitator, this position assists with preparation, psilocybin dosing session monitoring, and participant integration activities within clinical research protocols in adherence with local, state and Federal regulations and internal policies and procedures. This position also assists with subject participant recruitment, screening, and other data collection efforts as needed.

Requirements

One year of clinical experience in a licensed mental health care setting is preferred.
One year of experience in psilocybin-related clinical trials preferred.
Prior experience administering structured clinical interviews or standardized rating scales (e.g., MADRS, HAM-D) preferred.
Ability to work effectively with vulnerable populations in a research or clinical setting.
One of the following is required:
State of Colorado Licensed Psychologist (LP)
State of Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
State of Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, neuroscience, or related field required.

Responsibilities

Prepares VHBHIC study participants for study visits, monitors dosing sessions alongside another facilitator, and supports post-session therapeutic integration for assigned study participants. Maintains a supportive and safe environment for participants during research procedures and serves as a lead or co-facilitator during clinical sessions.
Administers and scores the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) and other clinician-administered assessments. Conducts participant assessments for trials such as OPTIMIZE and CHILL'D for research participants.
Oversees licensed facilitator scheduling, onboarding, training, and ongoing communications for the Optimize and other VHBHIC studies, ensuring the facilitation team is well-prepared and supported. Coordinates activities for licensed clinical facilitators and schedules them for study preparation, dosing, and post-dosing therapeutic integration.
Participates in specialized training in MADRS and other trial-related assessment tools and coordinates training for new clinical facilitators involved in VHBHIC research. Contributes to facilitator training materials and resources.
Participates in team meetings as required to identify operational challenges and recommend solutions to the study team. Assists in problem resolution efforts such as protocol revisions.
Assists participants in post-study integration by providing services directly (within scope of the role) or connecting them to appropriate community resources.
Collects research data, conducts interviews, and documents results ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of participant data.
Collaborates with the research team to prepare presentations or reports of clinical study procedures, results, and conclusions. Reviews scientific literature, participates in continuing education activities, and/or attends conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of clinical studies affairs and issues.
Adheres to all institutional and regulatory guidelines regarding confidentiality and ethical conduct.
Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
Must be HIPAA compliant.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
Housing programs
Childcare reimbursement
Medical
Dental
Vision
Tuition Assistance
Existing Student Loan Repayment
Specialty Certification Reimbursement
Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
Recreation discounts
Pet insurance