Behavior Health & Life Skills Trainer - Center for Study of Traumatic Stress

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete training components required for the SAFEGUARD Life Skills Training (Level Up Study) program delivery.
• Facilitate recruitment sessions in a group setting, including (but not limited to) obtaining informed consent, administering brief assessment measures, and answering questions about the study and study participation.
• Develop military-relevant training content for and deliver in-person and virtual group training/psychoeducational sessions with high fidelity.
• Deliver remote guidance (via text messaging or similar modes of communication) to participants in the Level Up program with high fidelity.
• Interface with other interventionists providing remote coaching/outreach.
• Attend weekly (and more often as needed) supervision meetings with assigned supervisor. Request additional 1:1 supervision as needed. Discuss issues with intervention delivery with supervisor as needed.
• Auxiliary with scheduling and coordination of live workshop delivery and virtual groups.
• Auxiliary with maintaining research logs (e.g. daily participation and completion rate, & other study metrics).
• Follow standard operating procedures defined by the Level Up program for referring individual participants to supervisor(s) or on-site clinical leadership for resources or clinical follow-up as needed.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor, including modifications to intervention content/manuals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, public health, or related behavioral science field required.
• Minimum of 0-2 years’ experience required.
• Understanding of/familiarity with evidence-based psychological interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based interventions, Motivational Interviewing [MI], Problem-Solving Therapy, and related approaches.
• Knowledge of federal and local regulations and policies pertinent to research involving human subjects.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in front of groups, lead group discussions, and engage an audience.
• Experience presenting to large groups of people.
• Ability to adhere to delivering manualized psychological/educational intervention content during live workshops and remote groups.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Work collaboratively as part of team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with clinical research methods.
• Prior experience leading evidence-based clinical or psychoeducational workshops or groups (or teaching relevant courses) in behavioral science or other health-related field strongly preferred.
• Military experience or experience working with/familiarity with military populations strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with Zoom and REDCap preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $77,600 - $85,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable.