UNIV - Research Assistant Professor - Psychiatry: Sleep& Mood& Anxiety Research & Treatment (SMART) Division

Job Description

Summary

This faculty position will be within the Sleep, Mood, Anxiety Research & Treatment (SMART) Division in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. The candidate will engage in research / program development, clinical service, and education activities.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001053 COM PSYCH Sleep Anxiety CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary : This faculty position will be within the Sleep, Mood, Anxiety Research & Treatment (SMART) Division in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. The candidate will engage in research / program development, clinical service, and education activities.

Responsibilities :

1) Research / Program Development (75% effort) :

Oversee development of a technology-facilitated mindfulness and acceptance learning curriculum to be provided to adults statewide. Development includes content, videos, and interactive exercises. Oversee program evaluation strategy, implementation, quality control, and data analysis. Program evaluation will inform service delivery adaptation, publications, and presentations. Direct mindfulness programming for individuals with sickle cell disease. Manage research portfolio related to development of just-in-time adaptive interventions and ecological momentary assessment for anxiety disorders, trauma- and stressor related disorders, and comorbidities. Submit and revise grant applications for extramural funding. Note : this faculty member would not be expected to cover 100% of their compensation with their own grants. Most faculty members collaborative with other faculty members on a variety of projects, and this faculty member’s skills and talents would make them a valued contributor to different grants. Develop and continue research collaborations with Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences faculty members including Drs. Rheingold, Uhde, Hahn, Ruggiero (and others).

2) Clinical Service (25% effort) :

Provide evidence-based outpatient mental health services to individuals with anxiety and sleep disorders in SMART. Note : faculty member is currently licensed as a psychologist in the state of South Carolina to provide these services. Collaborate with Dr. Uhde in developing research and clinical activities for individuals with sensory difficulties in SMART. Provide clinical supervision to psychology interns in SMART and MUSC Health and Wellness Institute Mindfulness Center, as needed.

3) Education :

Participate in SMART educational activities, such as seminar and case series for trainees. Serve as a research preceptor for trainees, as appropriate. Offer Stress First Aid trainings in the MUSC Health System, as needed.

Minimum Requirements : Candidate must hold a terminal degree to qualify (i.e. PsyD, PhD, MD, DO or related).

Additional

Job Description

Physical Requirements : (Note : The following descriptions are applicable to this section : Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking / mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands / arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push / pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms. (Frequent) Additional New Requirements : Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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