Research Therapist Per Diem

Care New England; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative initiative is seeking passionate therapists to join a flexible, remote team focused on delivering a vital suicide prevention program for youth and their families. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing research-based interventions and crisis support to adolescents and young adults facing psychiatric challenges. Ideal candidates will have a master's degree in a related field and experience in suicide risk assessment. Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team and contribute to meaningful research that can change lives. If you are ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver research-based interventions and assess suicide risk.
• Provide crisis intervention and prepare patient reports.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Suicide Risk Assessment

Cognitive Behavioral Interventions

Bilingual (Spanish)

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:

1. Delivering research-based interventions
2. Assessing suicide risk
3. Providing crisis intervention
4. Reviewing electronic medical records
5. Writing clinical notes
6. Utilizing electronic databases
7. Preparing patient reports
8. 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 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/family 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].