Behavioral Health Interventionist

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University seeks master-level or doctoral-level behavioral health interventionists to deliver manualized, evidence-based psychosocial interventions to adolescents in clinical research trials. The role includes supervision, training, and risk assessment responsibilities, with an emphasis on mental health and cardiometabolic health issues.

The position offers an hourly rate range of $50.00–$90.00, with supervision and opportunities for professional development within CSU's

Qualifications

• Masters degree required; 2 years of experience.
• Must be available for clinical supervision intervention groups on weekdays during after-school/evening hours (4pm - 8pm).
• Background checks will be conducted for finalists.

Responsibilities

• Deliver manualized, evidence-based psychosocial interventions with groups of adolescents in clinical research trials.
• Assess mental health concerns via empirically supported semi-structured interviews.
• Provide risk management interventions for suicidality and self-injury.
• Supervise study team members in conducting assessments, risk management, and intervention delivery.
• Contribute to didactic trainings and regular team meetings.
• Provide weekly individual/group clinical supervision.

Education

Masters degree

Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or comparable credential)

Job description

Job Description The Department of Human Development and Family Studies seeks applications for master-level and doctoral-level behavioral health interventionists that will deliver manualized, evidence-based psychosocial interventions (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based intervention, interpersonal psychotherapy) with groups of adolescents experiencing or at-risk for mental and/or cardiometabolic health issues in the context of clinical research trials. The behavioral health interventionist will additionally participate in regular didactic training and individual/group clinical supervision. This clinical position may also require assessment of mental health concerns (e.g., depression, self-harm, suicidality, disordered eating behaviors) via empirically supported semi-structured clinical interviews, risk assessment, and risk management intervention delivery.

Hourly Rate Range: $50.00 - $90.00 per hour dependent on education level and experience.

Essential Job Duties

• Deliver manualized, evidence-based psychosocial interventions (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based intervention, interpersonal psychotherapy) with groups of adolescents experiencing or at-risk for mental and/or cardiometabolic health issues in the context of clinical research trials.
• Assess mental health concerns (e.g., depression, self-harm, suicidality, disordered eating) via empirically supported semi-structured clinical interviews.
• Provide risk management interventions to adolescents reporting suicidal ideation and/or self-injurious behaviors.
• Supervise study team members (undergraduate and graduate students, postbaccalaureate research staff, postdoctoral fellows) in conducting mental health assessments, risk management, and intervention delivery.
• Contribute to regular didactic training opportunities, such as team research meetings and didactics offered through the Children’s Hospital Colorado Lifestyle Medicine program.
• Weekly individual/group clinical supervision.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires). Supervision: Supervise and provide clinical guidance to research associates and assistants who complete risk assessments with research study participants, including guiding risk management strategies to mitigate suicidality and risk for self-injurious behaviors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree.
• 2 years of experience.
• Must be available for clinical supervision intervention groups on weekdays during after-school/evening hours (4pm - 8pm).

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or comparable credential).

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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