Job Title Study Therapist Agency Texas A&M University Department Psychology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Glimpse of the Job Join our team as a Study Therapist at Texas A&M University! The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Trauma and Stress Studies Center Lab. We offer exciting part-time and full-time opportunities, with the added flexibility of potential virtual work arrangements to perfectly fit your lifestyle and work preferences. As a Study Therapist, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, contributing to clinical trials that use evidence-based cognitive-behavioral interventions to treat adults, including civilians and veterans, dealing with alcohol or drug use disorders and trauma/PTSD. The position offers specialized training in study protocols and weekly supervision sessions to support your professional development and ensure adherence to intervention methodologies. Ideal candidates will hold a master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology (MA), be a Licensed Social Worker (LISW), or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). By joining our team, you will have the chance to make meaningful contributions to cutting-edge research and advance therapeutic practices within a leading academic institution. If you are passionate about improving mental health outcomes through innovative research and compassionate care, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our team. Opportunities to Contribute + Deliver manualized, evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy to research participants, including Relapse Prevention and Cognitive Processing Therapy. + Supports the Trauma and Stress Studies Center Lab with administrative tasks such as scheduling sessions, coordinating with the research team, and preparing materials for therapy. + Maintain accurate and timely records of therapy sessions, assessments, and participant progress in accordance with study protocols. + Participate in protocol-specific training sessions and weekly supervision with Principal Investigators to ensure adherence to study methodologies and professional development. + Perform comprehensive evaluations to assess participants' mental health status, substance use, and readiness for treatment. Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience A well-rounded candidate may also possess one or more of the following + Master’s degree in an accredited clinical or counseling psychology program, social work program or marriage and family therapy program + Current licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or equivalent in the state of Texas + Demonstrated proficiency in core counseling competencies, including effective communication, active listening, empathy, and ethical practice + Knowledge of and experience with evidence-based therapeutic modalities relevant to the target population, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or trauma-focused interventions + Demonstrated experience in delivering manualized, evidence-based cognitive-behavioral interventions, particularly Relapse Prevention for substance use disorders to adults with comorbid PTSD and alcohol use disorder + Experience working within clinical research settings, including familiarity with research protocols and data collection + Comfortable with telehealth platforms and electronic health record systems, ensuring seamless delivery of virtual therapy sessions and accurate documentation + Skilled in analyzing client issues and developing effective, evidence-based intervention strategies. Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience. Location: In person with potential virtual and/or hybrid option available. Special Note: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance. What You Need to Do Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. Why Texas A&M University? Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization: + Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience + Clinical Psychology + Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology + Industrial/Organizational Psychology + Social & Personality Psychology In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. These primary research themes include Affective Science; Diversity Science; Neuroscience; Personality and Individual Differences. To learn more please visit our site at https://artsci.tamu.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/index.html We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month + Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.