The Department of Psychology in the College of Humanities and Sciences is recruiting to fill multiple part-time Clinical Interventionist positions. These positions are designed to primarily focus on delivering clinical interventions to individuals with eating disorders as part of a NIH-funded clinical trial. Appropriate candidates are individuals with a Master’s degree or higher in a field with training in mental health assessment and intervention (e.g., clinical, counseling, or educational psychology; social work; marriage and family therapy).

The individuals in these positions will be primarily responsible for providing remote therapy sessions for a clinical trial comparing two different therapies to support adults in the process of eating disorder recovery. Additionally, interventionists may conduct clinical assessments for various research studies conducted by the Research on Excessive, Persistent, and Emotion-Based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab. Most of the studies in the REPEAT Lab investigate the neurobiology and treatment of eating disorders and other disorders characterized by behavioral rigidity (e.g., obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders). These positions will also involve participating in supervision and administrative meetings and completing related documentation in collaboration with the research team. The Interventionist will receive training and supervision in the study protocol(s), therapies, and assessments and will report to the Principal Investigator.

This position can be completed in person in Richmond, VA or remotely from another location within the United States.

Employees acknowledge that positions are grant-funded and understand that the continuation of the positions depends on the continuation of grant funding.

Job-Specific Duties:

The Clinical Interventionists will be responsible for conducting research therapy sessions and clinical assessments for studies involving individuals with eating disorders and other psychological concerns. Under the direction of the PI, the incumbent will collaborate with other members of the clinical research team to ensure all federal, state, university, and protocol requirements are followed, institutional research objectives are met, and that ethical obligations are kept.

Job activities may include but are not limited to:

• Providing weekly remotely-delivered individual therapy sessions to study participants in the process of recovery from an eating disorder
• Conducting diagnostic interviews and psychiatric assessments to evaluate participants for enrollment in research studies
• Collaborating with research staff and investigators to determine eligibility of research participants
• Maintaining regulatory and compliance requirements, including appropriate documentation/records of participant progress
• Performing other clinical tasks (e.g., risk assessment) as needed to support the research operations of the lab

Required Qualifications: