Part-Time CBT Therapist for Depression Research Trials

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a part-time Researcher II to join the CBT+ Clinical Research Trial, a National Institute of Mental Health-funded study evaluating the effectiveness of combining standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with physical exercise for depression.

The role involves delivering standardized CBT to study participants and supporting study coordination in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, with duties including assessing depressive symptoms and

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in psychology, social work, or mental health counseling.
• Licensed or licensed-eligible as a mental health provider.
• Ability to work onsite at the Medical Sciences Center in Madison, WI.
• Ability to follow manualized treatment protocols with clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual CBT to participants with depressive symptoms.
• Assess depressive symptoms and suicidality at each session.
• Maintain confidential research records and compliant documentation.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team.
• Participate in study coordination and data collection.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Documentation and data integrity

Clinical judgment

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, social work, or mental health counseling or closely related field

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a part-time Researcher II to join the CBT+ Clinical Research Trial, a National Institute of Mental Health-funded study evaluating the effectiveness of combining standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with physical exercise for depression.

The role involves delivering standardized CBT to study participants and supporting study coordination in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, with duties including assessing depressive symptoms and