Clinical Therapist I - Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work

Job Summary The Clinical Research Therapist will support the delivery of clinical interventions across various trials as part of the iCarus lab.. The iCarus Lab in the Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention conducts biomedical and behavioral research toa advance health equity for marginalized, underserved populations. This research is focused on developing and testing novel biobehavioral interventions to address the intertwining epidemics of stimulant use and IV, as well as pursuing translational projects to elucidate the neuroimmune pathways that underlie prevalent psychiatric comorbidities relevant to HIV prevention and pathogenesis. This position will support neuroARTEMIS which aims to elucidate neuroimmune processes that underlie the intersection of social stigma, anhedonia and altered reward processing in people with HIV who use stimulants and participants will undergo an evidence-based positive affect intervention, as well as the project reSTART, which aims to increase rates of viral suppression and ART adherence in participants who will a receive motivational interviewing (MI) session that will focus on adherence counseling Responsibilities Support the delivery of clinical interventions across trials such as neuroARTEMIS (positive affect intervention), reSTART (motivational interviewing - MI), and TRIDENT (CBT-AD). Deliver the manualized interventions in a way that is standardized but also tailored to the participants’ needs, maintaining fidelity to treatment models and session structure. Communicate and schedule study participants, monitoring participant engagement and adherence to treatment schedules. Provide immediate support and intervention for participants demonstrating acute distress according to the study emergency protocol, documenting adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs). Attend weekly group supervision meetings and individual supervision, as necessary, and provide session recordings for quality review. Demonstrate strong analytical skills and show proficiency in various therapeutic techniques. Maintain professional boundaries consistent with research ethics. Complete accurate and detailed case notes and timely data entry. Complete all necessary trainings and certifications (e.g., CITI, Good Clinical Practice) and stay up-to-date on necessary study procedures and guidelines. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work or related mental health provider discipline. Mental Health License - Florida includes: Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Licensed Mental Health Counselor Other Information Advertised Salary: $58,000 - $62,000 Work Schedule – Begin time: 8:30 AM; End time: 5:00 PM Pre-Employment Requirement: Criminal Background Check Ability to work flexible hours as needed. This position is funded by an external funding source (e.g., a grant or contract) Disclosures Clery Notice In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station). 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