Mental Health Therapist

We are seeking a Mental Health Therapist. This role will involve providing brief suicide prevention interventions and assist with study management, preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation, reporting to PCORI, and administrative tasks for a study funded by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The results will inform the future standard of care for youth at risk for suicide presenting in the emergency department.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assisting with the recruitment of patients for research studies.
• Obtaining consent and assent from patients and families for research participation.
• Conducting baseline assessments REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) for patients enrolled in research studies.
• Participating in the randomization of patients in the emergency department for research purposes.
• Providing clinical expertise on the management of research participants.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters' Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a closely related field.
• Two years of professional experience (post- graduate).
• Professional licensure by the appropriate licensing board.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with REDcap and Epic
• Licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners or Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

Classified Title: Mental Health Therapist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday:10:00am-6:00pm; some hours vary depending on need
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: Mental Health Research Projects
Personnel area: School of Public Health