Staff Associate II
23 hours ago
$84999–$85000 yearly
Full-time
Manhattan, New York
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Staff Associate II (study clinician) to join the research team of Pinciple Investigator (PI), Laura Mufson, PhD, and Co-PI Christa Labouliere, Ph.D.. The successful candidate will support many aspects of study implementation including: recruitment; informed consent/assent; baseline and follow-up assessments; maintaining ongoing contact with participants and families; providing study interventions & clinical support to them during study period; facilitating connection to ongoing services; and facilitating engagement/information exchange with the clinical sites at NYPH.
Responsibilities include:
Assist in identifying and assessing participant eligibility and assisting in conduct of consent/ assent meetings
Conducting clinical risk assessments of the participants at baseline and follow-up assessments. Administer the C-SSRS to participants during assessment and as needed, along with supportive safety planning and clinical risk management activities.
Providing clinical risk management coverage for research staff for assessments and participant communication.
Assist in implementing study interventions for participants and provide clinical care for participants post-study as needed.
Assist in case management for participants to ensure connection with outpatient services after study interventions are completed.
Work collaboratively with the clinical services providing the study interventions and support care of participants.
Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or social work. Master’s degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or social work is highly preferred.
NYS licensure (or license eligible_ as a mental health clinician, such as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) or licensed mental health clinician (LMHC)
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable interacting with diverse suicidal youth and their families in fast-paced emergency settings (with training and supervision)
Able to effectively use Microsoft computer software (Word/Excel/Powerpoint), and REDCap
At least 1-2 years of experience (could be during training or on the job) providing clinical care to adolescents with mood and anxiety disorders is preferred
At least 1 year of clinical experience (could be during training or on the job) with adolescents, preferably in a crisis setting is preferred
Experience conducting suicide risk assessments using standardized measures is preferred