Behavioral Health Interventionist

About the role

The School of Nursing has an outstanding opportunity for Behavioral Health Interventionist to join their team. Reporting to Maria Bleil, the Behavioral Health Interventionist will perform a behavioral intervention as part of a new NIH-funded randomized controlled trial (RCT).

Responsibilities

• Perform individual treatment sessions (65%)
• Perform regular treatment sessions with study families individually.
• Complete assessments to review treatment plans and goals.
• Ensure assessments are accurate and thorough.
• Identify challenges that may be encountered during the treatment process and problem-solve issues.
• Complete all required documentation for ongoing treatment activities according to designated guidelines and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure protocol deviations, violations, adverse events, serious adverse events, and research subject complaints or problems are promptly and clearly communicated to the study team and provide documentation if needed.
• Perform group treatment sessions (20%)
• Perform regular treatment sessions with study caregivers in groups, including group treatment activities and education.
• Communicate group treatment-related information, progress, and status to study team.
• Aid in ensuring written educational and reference materials are updated and available.
• Perform support activities related to individual and group treatment sessions (15%)
• Compile and organize research data and treatment documentation.
• Ensure data collection is timely, standardized, organized, and accurate.
• Maintain study files in compliance with guidelines.
• Ensure data is maintained in a manner suitable for analysis and evaluation consistent with patient confidentiality.
• Participate in study intervention team meetings and supervision sessions.
• Maintain current knowledge by conducting literature searches/reviews.
• May assist in protocol development and training tools/manual development.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field and at least two years of related work experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A current driver’s license in Washington State and the ability to drive in Seattle and the surrounding areas to conduct the treatment sessions in the homes of the study families.
• At least two years of experience providing direct treatment services to children and families.
• Experience following and implementing a treatment program, protocol, or curriculum.
• Experience in a human subjects research study involving health focused research.
• Excellent problem-solving and organization skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal skills, and team-based skills necessary to work in a collaborative research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Previous experience providing behavioral health interventions with children and families.
• Previous experience performing research activities in the home.
• Previous experience using platforms such as REDCap and SharePoint.
• Interest in working with diverse families in areas of health and health disparities.
• Knowledge and experience related to nutrition science, behavioral health, or health promotion.