UNIV - Study Therapist - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division
About The Position
The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a candidate to fill their part-time Study Therapist position within the Addiction Sciences Division. This position is for a Masters level clinical or counseling psychologist (MA), Licensed Social Worker (LISW), or Professional Counselor (LPC). The individual will contribute approximately 20 hours per week and will work in a team environment on clinical trials that use manualized, evidence-based cognitive-behavioral interventions to treat adults (civilians, dyads and veterans), with alcohol use disorders and trauma/PTSD. In this capacity, the candidate will provide evidence-based individual or dyadic therapy to research participants per protocol (ex: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). The candidate will also be responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, participating in clinical and administrative meetings, and completing related documentation in collaboration with the research team. The candidate will receive training in the protocol(s) and weekly supervision and will report to the Principal Investigator.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree and two years professional experience in human services or social services programs.
- Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent)
- Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent)
- Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
- Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
- Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent)
- Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
- Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent)
- Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Frequent)
- Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
- Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
- Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
- Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)
- Possess good grip strength.
- Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
- Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
- Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
- Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
- Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
- Ability to lift objects, up to 35 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent)
- Ability to lower objects, up to 35 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent)
- Ability to push/pull objects, up to 75 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
- Ability to push/pull patients up to 300 lbs. in wheelchairs, etc., unassisted. (Frequent)
- Ability to lift and carry patients up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent)
- Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
- Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
- Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous)
- Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
- Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
- Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
- Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
- Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
- Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)
- Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
- Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Ability to work rotating shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with study population.
Responsibilities
- Provide manualized, evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy to research participants with psychiatric disorders. Provide therapeutic services to both individuals (civilians and veterans), as well as families and couples via in-person (in the office) and remotely through telehealth services.
- Evaluate participants for enrollment in research studies through diagnostic interviews and psychiatric assessments. Collaborate with research staff and investigators to determine eligibility of research participants.
- Document participant progress notes in research records and assist with data collection as needed.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings with psychologists, psychiatrists, research staff, and trainees. Participate in program activities such as journal clubs, Department grand rounds, etc.
- Participate in weekly supervision and case consultation.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
