Psychedelic Therapist Facilitator, PRN (Contract)

CenExel • Evesham Township, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for clinical work with patients by providing psychedelic-assisted therapy for various clinical research trials. The role involves providing therapeutic support for participants in psychedelic clinical studies. This includes ensuring proper preparation before the treatment session, maintaining physical and psychological safety during the session, and supporting the integration of the experience afterward, all in accordance with the pharmaceutical sponsor's study protocol. The Therapist/Facilitator must report any potential contraindications for study participation that may arise during visits to the Principal Investigator for eligibility determination. The role also requires completing all required training per protocol and attending essential meetings.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted professional license and good professional standing with no history of suspension, professional misconduct, or disciplinary actions.
• Possesses one of the following credentials: Psychologist (PhD, PsyD), Social Worker (MSW), Mental Health Counselor (MA, MS), Marriage and Family Therapist (MA, MS), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
• Clinical experience with direct patient care in areas that require counseling.
• Empathic and abiding presence – have experience in altered states of consciousness.
• Trust enhancement - facilitation of trust in the process.
• Spiritual intelligence - comfortable and open to others religious/spiritual orientations.
• Knowledge of the effects of psychedelics -basic understanding of mechanism of action, typical timing of onset, and duration.
• Self-awareness and ethical integrity.
• Proficiency in complimentary techniques (mindfulness, guided meditation, breathing practices).
• Possesses the experience and wisdom to understand the degree of activity of the role and generally not act as an “inactive sitter” or “overactive guide” but can act in either of these roles as required.
• Ability to stay relaxed and grounded in the presence of intense anxiety and other emotions that may be expressed emotionally or physically.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic support for participants in psychedelic clinical studies.
• Ensures proper preparation leading up to the treatment session, physical and psychological safety during the session, and supports the integration of the experience after the session in accordance with pharmaceutical sponsor study protocol.
• Report any potential contraindications for participation in the study that may arise during therapist visits that would need to be communicated to the Principal Investigator to determine the participants continued eligibility.
• Completes all required training per protocol and attends meetings essential to the role.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level