What are the responsibilities and job description for the Study Therapist position at Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation?
Background: Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation uniquely partners with the Phoenix Veterans Administration Health Services and is seeking a Study Therapist to work on PTSD therapy research projects to improve healthcare delivery and health outcome for veterans.
Position Description: The Study Therapist will be responsible for managing and executing PTSD therapy related research under the supervision of project investigators. They will perform individual therapy for federally funded projects using Cognitive Processing Therapy and/or Person-Centered Therapy protocols.
Schedule: Full Time January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027
Study 1:
- Title: Reducing Dropout and Improving Outcomes from PTSD Therapy: When to Switch Therapies or Stay the Course
- Funding Agency: Department of Defense office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)
- Site Lead: Brandi Luedtke, Psy.D, HSPP; Courtney Baker, Psy.D.
- Specific Duties: The therapist will provide a Cognitive Processing Therapy and/or Person-Centered Therapy protocol to address posttraumatic stress disorder to an estimated 11 new cases per month, with also keeping a reasonable caseload per month. Sessions will be conducted remotely using video connect/telehealth. The therapist will ensure sessions are delivered with adequate fidelity to the treatment manual, maintain required research study documentation, record treatment notes in the medical, assist with coding fidelity to the manual by other study therapists, and assist with screening/eligibility assessments for the project. They will also attend weekly or biweekly supervision sessions and perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology
COVID-19 considerations:
AVREF requires that you be vaccinated against Covid-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation for religion or a health-related need.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, long/short term disability, and pet insurance
- Simple IRA with matching funds (immediate vesting)
- Vacation and Sick Leave