Psychiatric Therapist Job at Johns Hopkins University
The Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit is seeking a Psychiatric Therapist who will provide protocolized psychotherapy in psychedelic (psilocybin and LSD) therapy research participants on an individual basis in the context of an approved research protocol. Under the supervision of the
Principal Investigator, staff physician, and research program manager, the Psychiatric Therapist evaluates research participants to ensure that they meet study inclusion/exclusion criteria. The therapist provides administrative support and clinical supervision of lower-level staff.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Function as clinical facilitator (independently or as a primary clinician in a two-person clinical team) to support study participants through clinical research protocols. When working in a two-person team, may involve the supervision of lower-level staff.
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 the clinical condition of study participants during sessions and communicate information to BPRU 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 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 a database, and/or assisting with data management.
Serve as backup for research protocols (other than primary assignment) as needed.
Be available by phone in the evenings after select study visits in case of urgent participant concerns.
Assist with community outreach and recruitment efforts.
Assist in developing/maintaining training and educational materials as needed.
Participate in peer/group or individual supervision with other clinical staff.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to work and provide psychotherapy in a clinical setting with research participants who have a variety of mental health conditions.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively within and outside the department.
Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels and from diverse cultures.
Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn about the work of the department as well to acquire new technical skills as needed.
Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in an environment that requires balancing multiple assignments.
Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications:
Current Social Work Licensure in the State of Maryland - LCSW-C or LCPC preferred and must maintain license throughout duration of employment.
Physical Requirements
Able to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods.
Able to reach by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
Finger dexterity required, able to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the entire hand(s) or arm(s), e.g., use of a computer keyboard.
Communication skills using the spoken word.
Ability to see within normal parameters.
Ability to hear within normal range.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters's Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field.
Current Social Work Licensure in the State of Maryland - LCSW-C or LCPC preferred and must maintain license throughout duration of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of clinical experience in therapy and psychiatry. Some training in psychodynamic therapy. Some experience treating both neurotic and personality-disordered patients.
Related experience in a health care clinical setting and/or counseling, psychotherapy, or directly related experience. Related experience in a clinical or research setting.
Classified Title: Psychiatric Therapist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range: $46,560-$64,100-$81.650 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday thru Friday/8:30-5:00
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Psy Bay Behavioral Pharm Rserch Unit
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu .
Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .
The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
To apply, visit https://jobs.jhu.edu/job/Baltimore-Psychiatric-Therapist-MD-21224/1012832600/
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Principal Investigator, staff physician, and research program manager, the Psychiatric Therapist evaluates research participants to ensure that they meet study inclusion/exclusion criteria. The therapist provides administrative support and clinical supervision of lower-level staff.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Function as clinical facilitator (independently or as a primary clinician in a two-person clinical team) to support study participants through clinical research protocols. When working in a two-person team, may involve the supervision of lower-level staff.
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 the clinical condition of study participants during sessions and communicate information to BPRU 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 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 a database, and/or assisting with data management.
Serve as backup for research protocols (other than primary assignment) as needed.
Be available by phone in the evenings after select study visits in case of urgent participant concerns.
Assist with community outreach and recruitment efforts.
Assist in developing/maintaining training and educational materials as needed.
Participate in peer/group or individual supervision with other clinical staff.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to work and provide psychotherapy in a clinical setting with research participants who have a variety of mental health conditions.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively within and outside the department.
Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels and from diverse cultures.
Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn about the work of the department as well to acquire new technical skills as needed.
Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in an environment that requires balancing multiple assignments.
Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications:
Current Social Work Licensure in the State of Maryland - LCSW-C or LCPC preferred and must maintain license throughout duration of employment.
Physical Requirements
Able to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods.
Able to reach by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
Finger dexterity required, able to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the entire hand(s) or arm(s), e.g., use of a computer keyboard.
Communication skills using the spoken word.
Ability to see within normal parameters.
Ability to hear within normal range.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters's Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field.
Current Social Work Licensure in the State of Maryland - LCSW-C or LCPC preferred and must maintain license throughout duration of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of clinical experience in therapy and psychiatry. Some training in psychodynamic therapy. Some experience treating both neurotic and personality-disordered patients.
Related experience in a health care clinical setting and/or counseling, psychotherapy, or directly related experience. Related experience in a clinical or research setting.
Classified Title: Psychiatric Therapist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range: $46,560-$64,100-$81.650 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday thru Friday/8:30-5:00
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Psy Bay Behavioral Pharm Rserch Unit
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu .
Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .
The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
To apply, visit https://jobs.jhu.edu/job/Baltimore-Psychiatric-Therapist-MD-21224/1012832600/
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ajayjain.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, ajayjain.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.