Program Therapist

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Medicine Clinical Trials Unit is seeking a Research Program Therapist to support clinical research initiatives. This position plays a key role in delivering behavioral interventions to research participants across New Mexico in accordance with IRB-approved study protocols. The Research Program Therapist will conduct intervention sessions in English and/or Spanish via telehealth or phone, ensuring fidelity to study protocols and high-quality participant engagement. The therapist will practice under their applicable professional license (psychology, counseling, or social work) and maintain all required ethical and regulatory standards. This role requires cultural sensitivity and the ability to effectively engage with diverse populations. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, as sessions may occur mornings, evenings, or weekends based on participant availability. The therapist will collaborate closely with the research team to ensure accurate documentation, protocol adherence, and timely communication. Assist with ongoing administrative aspects of the study including documentation of the clinical contact (intake and progress notes) and communication with the research team regarding the participants. If interested, therapist may assist with literature reviews, writing and editing manuscripts, editing grants. This is a hybrid position, with remote work dependent on participant needs and study requirements. The role is part-time, approximately 10–20 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Nice To Haves

CBT Certified
Fluent in Spanish; both verbal and written
Able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Able to work flexible work hours before and after standard clinic hours of 0800-1700.

Responsibilities

Conduct intervention sessions in English and/or Spanish via telehealth or phone
Ensure fidelity to study protocols and high-quality participant engagement
Practice under applicable professional license (psychology, counseling, or social work) and maintain all required ethical and regulatory standards
Collaborate closely with the research team to ensure accurate documentation, protocol adherence, and timely communication
Assist with ongoing administrative aspects of the study including documentation of the clinical contact (intake and progress notes) and communication with the research team regarding the participants
Assist with literature reviews, writing and editing manuscripts, editing grants (if interested)