Psychiatric Therapist (Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences)

About the role

The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research is seeking a Psychiatric Therapist to provide protocolized experimental psychological support to research participants on an individual basis in the context of an approved research protocol.

Responsibilities

• Function as clinical facilitator (independently or as primary clinician in a two-person clinical team) to support study participants through clinical research protocols.
• Provide individual or group counseling to study participants. This may include structured psychotherapy such as brief motivational interviewing, as well as less structured or supportive psychotherapy.
• Administer clinical assessments including structured clinical interviews (e.g., SCID-5), and other clinician-rated psychometric assessments (GRID-HAMD, C-SSRS, etc.).
• Monitor, guide, evaluate, and rate various activities of study participants throughout study visits.
• Assess clinical condition of study participants during sessions and communicate information to CPCR medical staff as needed to address emergent medical and psychological issues.
• Interact with faculty and staff on research teams, in clinical programs, and with educational outreach initiatives to strategize about their communication needs.
• Demonstrate effective risk assessment and crisis management. Refer participants to outside resources or agencies when appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and maintain planning for caseload.
• Practice acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct, and promote and ensure good clinical practices, ensuring adherence to clinical and experimental research protocols.
• Provide operational support, including scheduling subject visits, confirming availability of necessary facilities, preparation of session room and equipment, compiling necessary forms, providing professional explanations of such matters as orientation procedures, payment procedures, collecting and entering physiological and behavioral data into database, and/or assisting with data management.
• Serve as back-up for research protocols (other than primary assignment) as needed.
• Be available by phone the evenings after select study visits in case of urgent participant concerns.
• Assist with community outreach and recruitment efforts.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of training and educational materials as needed.
• Participate in peer/group or individual supervision with other clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field.
• 2 years related experience in a health care clinical setting.
• Preferred qualifications include two years counseling, psychotherapy, or directly related experience. Related experience in a clinical or research setting.
• Knowledgeable about and experienced in evidence-based psychotherapies and familiar with the process of scientific research.
• Current Social Work, Counseling, or Therapist Licensure in State of Maryland - LCSW-C or LCPC preferred, and must maintain license throughout duration of employment.

Benefits

Starting Salary Range: $48,00 - $84,100 Annually ($60,000 targeted; Commensurate w/experience)