University of Rochester·City of Rochester, New York
The interventionist will conduct Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment-Seeking with Deaf Individuals (Deaf CBT-TS) intervention sessions remotely via Zoom with Deaf participants, ensuring participant well-being and adherence to ethical principles. Responsibilities also include coordinating scheduling, managing participant inquiries, recording session notes, and following up with written action plans and resources.
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Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem
Department: 400626 Psychiatry M&D Research
UR - Rotating (United States of America)
Range: UR URG 108 H
$25.14 - $35.24
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Conduct Deaf CBT-TS Intervention Sessions
Coordinate scheduling of intervention sessions with participants assigned to the intervention group.
Manage the study email account to appropriately respond to participant inquiries and schedule intervention sessions with participants on Zoom.
Conduct the Deaf CBT-TS intervention sessions with Deaf participants assigned to the intervention group (n = 55).
Utilize interpersonal skills, clinical knowledge, and clinical judgment to develop and maintain rapport, encourage personal disclosure of sensitive material, and follow ethical principles to maintain participant well-being and safety.
Utilize advanced Deaf cultural knowledge, ASL skills, and clinical judgment to effectively convey necessary information and ensure the participant’s comprehension of the intervention.
Follow up with participants via email to provide them with a written Action Plan (developed in session), treatment-seeking resources tailored to their needs (discussed in session), and any additional resources requested by the participants.
Apply advanced clinical reasoning to provide appropriate support, information, and access to services (when needed) to participants in distress.
Maintain security of study data and follow the study protocol for confidentiality and storage of data.
Present participation information at weekly meetings with the PI to ensure the well-being and safety of all participants
Training and Supervision
Complete the Deaf CBT-TS training protocol, which includes reviewing the manual and materials for the intervention; attending a workshop covering the theoretical background, intervention principles, procedures, and intervention techniques; completing role-play exercises; and passing an exam with a mock participant.
Complete suicide risk assessment and management training with the study PI.
Attend weekly supervision with the study PI.
Appropriately respond to any participant safety concerns and seek consultation from the study PI.
Record Keeping, Communication, and Team Coordination
Complete intervention sheets for all participant intervention sessions in a timely, accurate manner per study protocol.
File, retrieve, and maintain participant data.
Actively participate in study team meetings to promote team coordination and cohesion.
Discuss participant safety and retention information as needed with the PI during weekly meetings.
Complete, as needed, tasks to support the day-to-day operations of the study.
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Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a mental health field (psychology, social work, counseling) and have at least one year of clinical experience, preferably with Deaf individuals, requiring fluency in American Sign Language and deep knowledge of Deaf culture. The role requires completing specialized training in the study intervention and maintaining eligibility for human subjects research.
Market context
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