Research Intervention Counselor

Department Summary The Epidemiology department in the Fielding School of Public Health is a national leader in preparing a new generation of epidemiologists. Through specialized methodologies, epidemiologists identify, track, and analyze how diseases and other conditions are caused, transmitted, and prevented, as well as how they are distributed throughout the population. Such information plays a critical role in guiding policies and other evidence-based strategies to promote health and work toward health equity. The vital importance of epidemiologic research was highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in which epidemiologists have helped to track outbreaks and provide guidance on how the virus spreads in community settings.

Position Summary Seeking a part-time study therapist to support research studies by providing counseling interventions to study participants. Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, conducting intervention sessions, maintaining documentation, participating in supervision, and ensuring adherence to study protocols. The therapist may also provide support to participants experiencing a crisis.

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

• Experience or demonstrated interest in HIV prevention (Preferred)
• Experience working with diverse groups of individuals including but not limited to people living with HIV, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, people who engage in sex work, and people with (Required)
• 1-2 years counseling experience with training in CBT, behavioral activation, and/or other evidence-based treatments (either during or after completion of graduate degree) (Required)
• Prior professional community-based participatory research/implementation research (Preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal), and counseling skills (Required)
• Familiarity with using email and Microsoft applications (Required)
• Meticulous attention to detail, organized, and able to work on many different projects simultaneously (Required)
• Able to write about sensitive topics in a mature manner (Required)
• Interested in health disparities, public health, HIV prevention and treatment, and sexual and reproductive health (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Master's Degree MA/MS/MSW in psychology, mental health, or behavioral science aspects of public health or equivalent combination of education and experience (Preferred)
• LICSW with training in CBT, behavioral activation, and/or motivational interviewing (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered RP-Research and Public Service PR

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