Variable Hours Officer

Position Summary

This part-time, hourly position (5-10 hours/week) is part of a PCORI-funded study comparing brief interventions (Safety Planning Intervention plus follow-up contact vs. ultra-brief Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents, crisis version) with youth aged 12-19 presenting to the emergency department for suicidal ideation and behavior. The candidate must be comfortable interacting with diverse suicidal youth and their families; the ideal candidate will have some clinical experience working with adolescents and/or in crisis settings. Candidates must be highly organized and detail-oriented, as they will be responsible for collecting and managing data from a complex, multi-site longitudinal clinical trial.

Responsibilities

Conducts clinical risk assessments of the participants at baseline and follow-up assessments.
Administers the C-SSRS to participants during assessment and as needed, along with supportive safety planning and clinical risk management activities.
Conducts Research Chart documentation and attendance at meetings
Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a mental health field such as psychology, social work or mental health counseling.
At least 1-2 years of experience (could be during training or on the job) conducting assessments for adolescents with mood and anxiety disorders.
At least 1 year of clinical experience (could be during training or on the job) with adolescents, preferably in a crisis setting
Experience conducting suicide risk assessments using standardized measures.

Other Requirements

Must successfully complete online systems training.
Involved with patients and/or research subjects.
Must be able to coordinate and establish priorities among diverse tasks.
Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
Very organized and detail-oriented.
Clear and frequent communication.
Ability to multi-task and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
Able to liaise and coordinate with participants with strong interpersonal skills. Ability to handle stressful clinical situations with calm and clear thinking.
Able to communicate with participants and families in both English and Spanish.
Job may require moving between work sites (e.g., office and emergency department, etc.).
Job requires hybrid work – both onsite and remote work.

Job Details

Job Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
End Date if Temporary: 6/30/2026
Hours Per Week: 5
Standard Work Schedule:
Building:
Salary Range: $35.36-$35.36
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Posted: 14-Nov-25

Location: New York, New York

Type: Part-time

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 553888

Columbia University

Columbia University, New York, NY, USA

"Variable Hours Officer"

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