Social Worker III; Intermittent - MDMA-

Overview

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The position supports the WRNMMC Directorate of Behavioral Health, Advanced Therapeutics Program, and involves serving as a study therapist in clinical trials and potential clinical implementation of novel and emerging psychiatric interventions, including a MDMA-Assisted Therapy (MDMA-AT) trial for service members with PTSD.

• Ensure the safety and protection of study participants.
• Serve as a study therapist, providing MDMA-AT and related non-drug therapy sessions (preparation and integration) and evaluations in compliance with protocol guidelines.
• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health evaluations and psychotherapy for study participants, with a focus on trauma-informed care and treatment-resistant PTSD.
• Monitor and assess participant safety, symptom progression, and therapeutic outcomes throughout the trial.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators, study physicians, study therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and research outcomes.
• Participate in study therapist meetings.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in accordance with study protocols and procedures.
• Training Development and Implementation
• In close partnership with a team of collaborators:
  Develop study therapy manual integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with MDMA-AT (MDMA-ACT).
• Develop and implement MDMA-ACT training program to include asynchronous training materials and up to a week-long in-person training for study therapist and team members.
• Review videos of open-label sessions to provide feedback to therapists and to update MDMA-ACT study therapy manual.
• Provide ongoing weekly consultation for study therapists.

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a health profession that allows for the provision of psychotherapy.
• Minimum of 9-10 years experience is required.

• Experienced and proficient in providing psychotherapy in clinical practice.
• Technical skills to review and interpret electronic health records.
• Clinical risk management experience.
• Quality assurance.
• Independently licensed in Maryland to practice psychotherapy.
• Demonstrated expertise in training and implementing ACT.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance.

• 3+ years of clinical experience in behavioral health.
• Experience in clinical trials or clinical research involving FDA-regulated interventions.
• Familiarity with trauma-focused care, PTSD treatment, and/or novel psychopharmacology.
• Prior experience administering psychedelic-assisted therapy and/or IV ketamine therapy in approved settings.
• Knowledge of military culture and experience working with active duty or veteran populations.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Licensure to practice medicine within the continental United States;
  Board certified or board eligible for certification in the specialty associated with the clinical research program.
• Must also be licensed to provide psychotherapy independently according to state or province and local requirements. Acceptable professional credentials include:
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)

• Lifting:
  Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to sit in a chair with and without a computer for prolonged periods.

• This position will take place primarily in a hospital or clinic setting.

• The hourly pay range for this position is $48.32 - $89.71. Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including verification of references, previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and possibly a DMV check. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents require prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing pay. See 41 CFR 60-1.35.