UNIV - Study Therapist - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a part-time Study Therapist in the Addiction Sciences Division. The role supports adults with alcohol use disorders and trauma/PTSD, delivering evidence-based CBT in office or telehealth settings.

Licensed professionals with relevant degrees may apply; duties include assessment, enrollment evaluation, documentation, and weekly supervision. 20 hours per week; schedule Monday–Friday during daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field is required.
• Master's degree is preferred for higher qualification.
• Licenses LISW or LPC are desirable qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide manualized, evidence‑based cognitive behavioral therapy to research participants, individually or with families/couples, in office or via telehealth.
• Evaluate participants for enrollment through diagnostic interviews and assessments; determine eligibility with the research team.
• Document progress notes in research records and assist with data collection as needed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and program activities; engage in supervision and case consultations.
• Perform additional duties as required by the research team and protocol.

Skills

Clinical interviewing

CBT techniques

Psychosocial assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Master's degree in clinical psychology or counseling (preferred)

Licensed Social Worker (LISW)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a candidate to fill their part-time Study Therapist position within the Addiction Sciences Division. This position is for a Masters level clinical or counseling psychologist (MA), Licensed Social Worker (LISW), or Professional Counselor (LPC). The individual will contribute approximately 20 hours per hours per week and will work in a team environment on clinical trials that use manualized, evidence-based cognitive-behavioral interventions to treat adults (civilians, dyads and veterans), with alcohol use disorders and trauma/PTSD. In this capacity, the candidate will provide evidence-based individual or dyadic therapy to research participants per protocol (ex: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). The candidate will also be responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, participating in clinical and administrative meetings, and completing related documentation in collaboration with the research team. The candidate will receive training in the protocol(s) and weekly supervision and will report to the Principal Investigator.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001039 COM PSYCH Addiction Science CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-GEN09

Pay Range

52,100.00 - 70,300.00 - 88,600.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Job Description

FLSA: Hourly

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 16 - 20 hours per week between the hours of 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Job Duties

• 35% - Provide manualized, evidence‑based cognitive behavioral therapy to research participants with psychiatric disorders. Provide therapeutic services to both individuals (civilians and veterans), as well as families and couples via in‑person (in the office) and remotely through telehealth services.
• 35% - Evaluate participants for enrollment in research studies through diagnostic interviews and psychiatric assessments. Collaborate with research staff and investigators to determine eligibility of research participants.
• 10% - Document participant progress notes in research records and assist with data collection as needed.
• 5% - Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings with psychologists, psychiatrists, research staff, and trainees. Participate in program activities such as journal clubs, Department grand rounds, etc.
• 10% - Participate in weekly supervision and case consultation.
• 5% - Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Training & Experience:

Experience with study population.

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and two years professional experience in human services or social services programs.

Physical Requirements:

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Possess good grip strength. Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 35 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 35 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 75 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull patients up to 300 lbs. in wheelchairs, etc., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required. Computer literacy. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to work rotating shifts.

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