Research Therapist Per Diem

Care New England Health System; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A clinical study by Brown University is hiring per diem therapists to provide a suicide prevention program for youth and families following emergency department visits. Candidates should have at least a master's degree in a relevant field, with flexible hours including daytime and possible weekends/evenings. Experience in crisis intervention and bilingual skills are advantageous, and applications are accepted via email to designated contacts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; license helpful but not necessary.
• Experience with crisis intervention and youth/family psychiatric disorders preferred.
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver research-based interventions and assess suicide risk.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate care for adolescents and young adults.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team in a community setting.

Skills

Bilingual abilities (Spanish speaking)

Crisis intervention

Cognitive behavioral interventions

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field

Job description

The SAFE STEPS study is seeking to hire per diem (hourly) therapists to deliver a suicide prevention program to youth and their families following visits to the emergency department. This initiative is part of a large clinical trial funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.

The hours are flexible, and the intervention is provided remotely through telehealth. We are looking for therapists with a master's degree or higher (licensed or unlicensed) who can start immediately under the guidance of Drs. Brandon Gaudiano and Ivan Miller.

Status: Hourly (per diem; minimum 8-10 hours per week; pay based on experience)

Hours: Daytime (Monday through Friday) and/or some Weekend/Evening Hours.

Job Description:

Brown University researchers are seeking to hire research therapists for a grant-funded project testing a suicide prevention program for youths and their families. Responsibilities include delivering research-based interventions, assessing suicide risk, providing crisis intervention, reviewing electronic medical records, writing clinical notes, utilizing electronic databases, preparing patient reports, and providing outreach and care coordination to patients (adolescents and young adults) with psychiatric disorders and their families. Additional duties include working with a multidisciplinary team conducting research in a community setting.

Required Education:

At least a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field is required (license helpful but not required). Bilingual abilities (Spanish speaking) are a plus. Experience with providing suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral interventions, and/or working with youth/family with psychiatric disorders is desirable.

Application Method:

Email cover letter and CV/resume to Ms. Toni Amaral at [e-mail] and Dr. Brandon Gaudiano at [e-mail]

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

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