Psychiatric Therapist; CTR Psychedelic & Consciousness Research

Psychiatric Therapist (CTR Psychedelic & Consciousness Research)

The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research (CPCR) at Johns Hopkins University is seeking to hire a casual Psychiatric Therapist to provide protocolized experimental psychological support to research participants on an individual basis in the context of an approved research protocol. Under the supervision of Clinical Supervisor, Principal Investigator, and a staff physician, the Psychiatric Therapist will also evaluate research participants to ensure that they meet study inclusion/exclusion criteria and provide administrative support and clinical supervision of lower-level staff.

This is a casual position, averaging up to 12–15 hours a week as needed.

• Function as clinical facilitator (independently or as primary clinician in a two-person clinical team) to support study participants through clinical research protocols. When working in a two-person team, this may involve supervision of lower-level staff.
• Provide individual or group counseling to study participants. This may include structured psychotherapy such as brief motivational interviewing, as well as less structured or supportive psychotherapy.
• Administer clinical assessments including structured clinical interviews (e.g., SCID-5) and other clinician‑rated psychometric assessments (GRID‑HAMD, C‑SSRS, etc.).
• Monitor, guide, evaluate, and rate various activities of study participants throughout study visits.
• Assess clinical condition of study participants during sessions and communicate information to CPCR medical staff as needed to address emergent medical and psychological issues.
• Interact with faculty and staff on research teams, in clinical programs, and with educational outreach initiatives to strategize about their communication needs.
• Demonstrate effective risk assessment and crisis management.
• Refer participants to outside resources or agencies when appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and maintain planning for caseload.
• Practice acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct, and promote and ensure good clinical practices, ensuring adherence to clinical and experimental research protocols.
• Provide operational support, including scheduling subject visits, confirming availability of necessary facilities, preparation of session room and equipment, compiling necessary forms, providing professional explanations of such matters as orientation procedures, payment procedures, collecting and entering physiological and behavioral data into database, and/or assisting with data management.
• Serve as back-up for research protocols (other than primary assignment) as needed.
• Be available by phone the evenings after select study visits in case of urgent participant concerns.
• Assist with community outreach and recruitment efforts.
• Assist in developing, maintaining training and educational materials as needed.
• Participate in peer, group or individual supervision with other clinical staff.

• Ability to work and provide psychotherapy in a clinical setting with research participants who have a variety of mental health conditions.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively within and outside the department.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels and from diverse cultures.
• Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn about the work of the department as well to acquire new technical skills as needed.
• Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in an environment that requires balancing multiple assignments.

• Healthcare provider with graduate-level professional training and clinical experience in psychotherapy, licensed to practice independently.
• State of Maryland licensure required; license must be maintained throughout employment.
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Social Work, Counseling, or Therapist Licensure in State of Maryland – LCSW‑C or LCPC.