Research Psychologist

The Parsons Research Center for Psychedelic Healing; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Psychologist at Psychedelic Alpha conducts diagnostic evaluations and psychedelic-assisted therapy within clinical trials for civilians and veterans at our Manhattan and Bronx centers. You will support study operations and contribute to manuscript preparation, with training opportunities in MDMA and psilocybin.

Onsite at two major New York City locations, some remote work may be allowed ad hoc. Collaboration with clinical and research staff is essential to advance psychedelic healing

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in clinical psychology or research.
• Experience conducting structured psychiatric assessments (e.g., SCID, MINI).
• Licensure to practice psychology in NYS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic psychiatric evaluations and provide psychedelic-assisted therapy.
• Function as (co-)therapist during treatment and integration sessions.
• Support study operations and collaborate with research staff.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and training opportunities.

Skills

Structured psychiatric assessments

Clinical therapy

Team collaboration

Documentation integrity

Job description

Research Psychologist

The Parsons Research Center for Psychedelic Healing conducts clinical trials of

psychedelic-assisted therapies for a range of indications with civilians and veterans. Our

research takes place at our Center on the upper west side of Manhattan and the James J

Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx. We are seeking a Research Psychologist to join our

team and contribute to the implementation and development of research studies on

psychedelic assisted therapy. The Psychologist will conduct diagnostic evaluations,

provide psychedelic assisted therapy, and support study trial operations. There will be

opportunities to contribute to manuscript preparation. This position will provide the

opportunity for training and clinical experience in the provision of psychedelic therapy (e.g.,

MDMA, psilocybin).

Responsibilities:

• Function as individual or co-therapist for patients engaging in psychedelic-assisted therapies, including preparation, treatment and integration sessions
• Conduct structured psychiatric clinical assessments (e.g., SCID, MINI)
• Support study operations and other research tasks as needed
• Work collaboratively with Center team, including clinical and research staff

Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience
• NYS licensure
• Experience conducting structured psychiatric clinical assessments (e.g., SCID, MINI)
• Excellent therapeutic, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Attention to detail and documentation with accountability and compliance with required procedures
• Flexibility, collaborative stance, able to adapt to changing procedures and context
• Able to work in a team and independently

Additional Desired Experience (not required):

• Completion of a psychedelic assisted therapy training program
• Experience conducting psychedelic-assisted therapy or working with patients in non-ordinary states of consciousness
• Expertise in PTSD and trauma-related conditions
• Experience working in human subject research
• Knowledge of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and GDP (Good Documentation Practice)

Work location: the Research Psychologist will work onsite at both Center locations in Manhattan and the Bronx. Some remote work may be allowed on an ad hoc basis.