Interventionist

Brown University • RT - Rhode Island, RI

10h • Remote

About The Position

The part-time Interventionist will work with a research team at the Brown University School of Public Health to deliver group interventions focused on weight management and smoking cessation to people who smoke cigarettes and meet criteria for obesity. The role involves conducting two to four group intervention sessions weekly, brief individual progress check-ins, and individual make-up sessions as needed. Sessions address health education, weight management, or smoking cessation and are delivered remotely by videoconference.

The Interventionist will prepare for sessions by reviewing participant handouts and the facilitator guide. The study principal investigator will provide training, and all intervention materials will be supplied. The Interventionist is expected to prepare thoroughly and deliver sessions faithfully according to the research protocol.

The role includes regular supervision and feedback meetings with the investigator. Intervention delivery will be reviewed using fidelity checklists, with discussion of challenges, strengths, and areas for improvement. This position is remote eligible, with hours ranging from 10 to 20 per week. It is a fixed-term position with a current end date of April 30, 2027, and may be extended based on available funding. Employment offers are contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and education verification.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or a health-related field.
• One to two years of clinical experience.
• Prior data collection experience.
• Knowledge of research methodology.
• Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary research team.
• Respect for research participants’ autonomy and confidentiality.
• Flexibility with scheduling intervention sessions and willingness to work evenings.
• Strong self-direction, reliability, organizational skills, and initiative, with a high degree of autonomy in a remote work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with smoking cessation and behavioral weight loss.

Responsibilities

• Deliver two to four weekly group interventions focused on weight management and smoking cessation for participants who smoke cigarettes and meet criteria for obesity.
• Conduct brief individual check-ins with participants about their intervention progress.
• Provide individual make-up sessions as needed, focused on health education, weight management, or smoking cessation.
• Deliver all sessions remotely via videoconference.
• Review participant handouts and the facilitator guide and prepare thoroughly for each session.
• Follow the research protocol and deliver the intervention with fidelity.
• Meet regularly with the investigator for supervision and feedback.
• Discuss intervention delivery challenges, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Use fidelity checklists to support consistent intervention delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time