PhD Psychotherapy Research Consultant

Aligned Labs; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Aligned Labs seeks 10 PhD-level Psychotherapy Research Consultants for part-time, fully remote roles supporting AI research projects. Candidates should have a strong background in clinical or counseling psychology, significant research experience, and publication records. This unique opportunity allows experts to set their own rates and engage in groundbreaking AI initiatives.

Benefits

Set your own pay rates

Fully remote work flexibility

Access to elite community of professionals

Impact on advanced AI projects

Qualifications

• PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology with 7+ years post-doctoral experience.
• Proven publication record in psychotherapy journals.
• Experience in developing validated assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Operationalize therapeutic constructs and develop assessment frameworks.
• Advise on risk assessment methodologies for AI systems.
• Contribute to high-impact AI projects in psychotherapy research.

Skills

Research experience

Publication record

Risk assessment expertise

Supervising researchers

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology

PhD in Counseling Psychology

Job description

Looking for 10 PhD-level Psychotherapy Research Consultants for part-time REMOTE work supporting AI research. Projects start at $50-70 USD / hour.

Do you have a PhD in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a closely related field with at least 7+ years of post-doctoral research experience and a significant publication record in psychotherapy research? Are you looking to supplement your income with high-paying, fully-remote freelance projects at the world's top AI research companies?

Join our elite community of senior psychotherapy research experts supporting the world's leading AI initiatives, and be competitively compensated for your specialized expertise. Psychotherapy research consulting projects start at $50 to $70 USD / hour for newly approved experts and scale upwards of $150 / hour for our highest performing experts.

Visit Aligned Labs to learn more and apply :

About Aligned

At Aligned, we have built a platform that connects the world's most talented professionals to freelance projects at AI companies in need of their expertise. From doctors and scientists to writers and business professionals, the Aligned community comprises only the top 10% of experts and freelancers in every domain.

Unlike low-skill freelance work and traditional consulting platforms, our community of experts set their own pay and are exclusively matched to the top-paying projects at the world's leading AI research companies.

How it Works

• Sign up at and complete the process to verify your identity and experience.
• Once approved as a senior psychotherapy research expert on our platform, you will become immediately eligible to be assigned to AI projects that match your desired pay rate.
• While the work will be highly varied, projects will typically involve operationalizing therapeutic constructs, developing therapy assessment frameworks, and advising on risk assessment methodologies for AI systems.
• Projects are paid hourly and start at $50-$70 USD / hour for newly approved experts. You will be paid bi-weekly.

Qualifications

• You are a native or fluent English speaker and can confidently write at the university level.
• You hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a closely related field.
• You have at least 7+ years of post-doctoral experience in psychotherapy research at renowned institutions, research hospitals, or industry settings.
• You have a proven publication record in peer-reviewed journals related to psychotherapy processes, outcomes, or assessment development.
• You have led or significantly contributed to the development of validated assessment tools, observational measures, or evaluation rubrics that have been adopted in clinical or research applications.
• You possess specialized expertise in risk assessment frameworks and best practices in mental health, particularly concerning suicide and self-harm.
• You have supervised researchers or led research teams in psychotherapy-related projects.
• You have demonstrated expertise in translating complex psychological constructs into measurable, operational frameworks.
• Competitive Compensation. Set your own rates and work on your own terms.
• Flexible Remote Projects. All jobs are fully remote with flexible hours.
• No-Stress Matching. No need to search for jobs or promote yourself. We do the work.
• Elite Expert Community. Gain access to a network of world-class professionals.
• Impact on the Future of AI. Regularly contribute to unreleased AI projects at the world's top AI research companies.

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