OhioGuidestone - Berea, OH
posted 4 days ago
About the position
OhioGuidestone is seeking a licensed mental health professional to conduct study appointments for a research study validating a newly created paternal depression screening tool. The research therapist will administer screening and diagnostic tools including the Edinburgh Depression Scale and The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview module for major depression. Research study appointments will take place in community settings with men 18 years or older with a baby 0-1 years old. The research therapist will assist with study appointment coordination, conducting research informed consent, collect and submit research data, and completing mental health referrals or crisis responses for participants at risk of depression. Training will be provided for the research protocol and administration of screening tools. Qualified candidates should be a licensed mental health professional, preferably with independent license standing. This is a project-based, PRN position that requires flexibility for day, evening and weekend hours.
Responsibilities
- Conduct study appointments for research studies validating newly created paternal mental health screening and intervention protocol.
- Conduct study appointments in community settings with men or women, often parents, aged 16 years or older.
- Administer relevant and appropriate screening tools such as the PHQ-9, GAD-7, Edinburgh Depression Scale, IRRS, and ACEs for Adults.
- Assist with study appointment coordination, conducting research informed consent, research data management, and completing mental health referrals including crisis response.
- Complete and maintain required training to execute research activities to meet human subjects research ethics and cultural competency standards.
- Coordinate research enrollment, visit scheduling, protocol meetings, and IRB submissions with study team.
- Complete and submit all documentation per human subjects research ethics approved research protocol.
- Attend, and at times facilitate, staff trainings and meetings.
- May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events, specific projects, or program changes.
- May be involved in training, supervision, or coaching clinical trainees working on research protocols.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance to the satisfaction of management.
- Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
- Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment.
Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ohio Licensed Mental Health Professional (PCC, MFT, LSW, Psychologist, Nurse Practitioner), preferably with independent license standing.
- Current licensure to diagnose mental health conditions per the current DSM.
- Knowledge and experience dealing with diverse maternal and paternal populations.
- Demonstrated experience conducting clinical and qualitative interviews.
- Demonstrated experience screening females for mental health diagnoses in a community-based setting.
- Demonstrated experience screening males for mental health diagnoses in a community-based setting.
- Ability to work on a project based, intermittent part-time position that requires flexibility for day, evening, and weekend hours.
- Ability to operate a computer and other position related technologies.
- Ability to verbally exchange information in a confidential manner.
Nice-to-haves
- Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact.
- Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people.
- Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail.
- Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records.
- Ability to provide services in the community, client homes or at work locations.
Benefits
- FREE CEU trainings
- Great support system
- Education bonuses and incentives
- PAID medical benefits for you and your family
