Variable Hours Officer

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
Nov 10, 2024
Job Type: Short Term Casual Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Temporary End Date if Temporary: 6/30/2025 Hours Per Week: 4-12hrs. Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: $35.00 - $35.00 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary The Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a part-time Interventionist -Variable Hours Officer (VHO) in the Division of Child Psychiatry. Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI) Katie Fitzgerald, M.D., the VHO- Interventionist role is responsible for working with children who are sought to serve as study therapists for 8-12-year-olds with OCD. The therapist will be trained to deliver manualized treatment with exposure and response prevention (ERP) over 12 weekly sessions. This position is part-time for 4-12 hours per week. Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to therapy delivery and study documentation. Incumbents will be trained and supervised by ERP experts, Dr. Kate Durham, a licensed clinical psychologist, and/or Dr. Kate Fitzgerald, a child psychiatrist. All study activities (therapy, supervision) will occur remotely over Zoom and will receive direct weekly supervision and training from the division's clinical experts. 60%- Following research protocols, deliver manualized ERP for 2-6 patients per week (hour-long sessions). 15%- Attend weekly group supervision for case supervision and to ensure adherence to treatment protocol. 10%- Participate in weekly didactic instruction on topics related to the research topics (i.e., OCD, common comorbidities, risk assessment, parent management, etc.). 5%- Coordinate with independent evaluators at the onset of treatment, as needed, to obtain relevant background information. 5%- Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required. Preferred Qualifications Dedicated to team building and collaboration and managing partnerships with various stakeholders. Strong writing and analytic skills are required. Highly organized, with excellent communication and follow-up skills. Ability to work as part of a team with administrative and clinical research. Other Requirements At least 2 years of training in a graduate-level program for social work, clinical psychology, or related degree. At least 3 years of experience conducting clinical research in youth with anxiety and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.