Research Therapist Per Diem

Care New England Health System; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative health system is seeking per diem therapists to join a groundbreaking suicide prevention initiative aimed at youth and their families. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work remotely through telehealth, making a significant impact in the lives of adolescents and young adults. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver research-based interventions, assess suicide risk, and provide essential crisis intervention. Ideal candidates will hold a master's degree in a relevant field and possess strong skills in patient outreach and care coordination. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital clinical trial while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology required.
• Experience in suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver research-based interventions and assess suicide risk.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate care for patients.

Skills

Suicide Risk Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Cognitive Behavioral Interventions

Patient Outreach

Care Coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Counseling

Master's Degree in Psychology

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Electronic Databases

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 required (license helpful but not required). Bilingual abilities (Spanish speaking) a plus. Experience with providing suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral interventions, and/or working with youth/families with psychiatric disorders desirable.

Application Method:

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