Intake Coordinator Position at The Child & Family Institute

The Child & Family Institute is seeking a full-time or part-time Intake Coordinator to assist with the referral/intake process for new clients and related admin responsibilities at CFI. The position is ideal for a post-baccalaureate candidate interested in applying to graduate school in the mental health field. Prior knowledge and experience with CBT is preferred. A minimum 2-year commitment is required, along with excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to help manage, learn from, and support a talented, multi-disciplinary behavioral health team of 20+ clinicians across our 6 Tri-State offices. Minimal travel required.

The position includes opportunities to work on-site and remotely, and opportunities to participate in our extensive evidence-based clinical training/supervision, case conference, monthly didactics on a variety of topics in the mental health field, co-lead CBT groups, and assist with clinical treatments (e.g., exposures) based on the candidate's interests, alongside Dr. Weissman, our renowned training team, and our fantastic 2nd-year Senior Intake Coordinator. 

To apply, please submit a CV, cover letter, and 3 letters of recommendation to Katie Little, B.S. and Adam S. Weissman, Ph.D. at info@childfamilyinstitute.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information about The Child & Family Institute, please visit: www.childfamilyinstitute.com.

Peace Corps Prep Information Session

Call for Submissions: IU Journal of Undergraduate Research

IU Baxter Event

Casa de Esperanza Hands of Hope

NSF-funded Summer Institute in Traumatic Stress Research

Syracuse University 

SF-Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in Trauma Research 

This program brings together Veterans and non-veterans to pursue trauma research in a 6-weeks Summer program with mentored research development.  The program, a collaborative venture between Syracuse University, SUNY Oswego, and SUNY Upstate Medical University, is designed to improve access to research experiences for groups typically underrepresented in research, namely Veterans.  The faculty in this program bring a wealth of research, academic, and practical expertise in their respective fields.

PROGRAM INCLUDES

·         Hands-on research in state-of-the-art facilities 
·         Guest speakers, training seminars, field trips, outreach opportunities
·         Enrichment sessions, including how to apply for graduate school, mastering the GRE, and how to apply for fellowships
·         Opportunity for travel awards to present summer work at a national conference
 

ELIGIBILITY

·         Undergraduate students: Veteran status (U.S. Armed Forces).  Non-veteran students will be accepted as well.
.         GPA 3.0 or higher
·         U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
·         Minorities and women strongly encouraged to apply

AWARD

·         $3,370 stipend
·         Travel assistance (need-based)
·         Room and board

Application deadline is March 1st, 2019.  Admission will be based on a combination of research interests, academic qualifications, and faculty recommendations.

Program Dates: May 20th - June 27th, 2019.

For more information and online application visit: http://traumaresearch.syr.edu/

Camp Counselor Position At Monroe County YMCA

If you are looking for experience working with children in Bloomington this summer, the Northwest YMCA is currently looking for camp counselors.  It is a 10 week camp that runs from May 28^th through August 2^nd.  If you are interested in applying or have any questions, please email Brittany at bcrawford@monroecountyymca.org.

Project Coordinator in Miami OH

The Research on Eating Disorders and Suicidality laboratory at Miami University is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator to work on a Department of Defense-funded study.  This is a two-year limited term appointment and will require a commitment through the end of March 2021, contingent upon grant funding and performance. This position will be located in Oxford, Ohio but will require some reimbursable travel between Miami University and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, in Dayton, Ohio.  The project involves a series of studies examining suicidality in Service members and testing an intervention to reduce suicidal ideation.  Effort will be dedicated to conducting screening and research interviews for potential participants; assisting with participant recruitment and retention; entering and maintaining data in a database; assisting faculty with IRB submissions, modifications, renewals, and final reports; assisting faculty with basic training and monitoring of student research assistants; coordination of data collection with off-site collaborators; and assisting faculty with evaluating data and preparing reports.  The project coordinator will work under the direction of Dr. April Smith, faculty member in the Psychology Department and the Principal Investigator of the grant.  The Project Coordinator will conduct screening and research interviews for potential participant; assist with participant recruitment and retention; travel to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base; enter and maintain data in a database; assist faculty with IRB submissions, modifications, renewals, and final reports; assist faculty with basic training and monitoring of student research assistants; coordinate data collection with off-site collaborators; assist faculty with evaluating data and preparing reports. 

Require:  Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field OR be a graduating senior who will earn his/her degree by the end of May 2019; experience with psychological or medical research; basic computer skills; be very detail-oriented; have excellent oral and written communication skills; have the ability to work independently as well as within a team setting on multiple tasks; and be comfortable with multidisciplinary teams, diverse populations, and military culture.  Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, admitted for residence as an applicant under the 1986 immigration amnesty law, refugee or asylee.

Desire:   Experience with Qualtrics and SPSS; experience with psychophysiological data collection.

Submit cover letter, curriculum vita and list of three references to https://miamioh.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=6798.  Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Smith at aprilsmith@MiamiOH.edu.  Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2019 and continues until position is filled.  

Miami University, an EO/AA employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  Miami University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for all reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

Miami University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report with information on campus crime, fires, and safety may be found at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html. Hard copy available upon request. A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

Paid Summer Psychology Job

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is looking to recruit Counselors (typically undergraduate students) and Lead (typically graduate students) Counselors for our Summer Treatment Program (STP). The STP is an award winning, evidence-based program for children ages 7-12 with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) developed by William Pelham, Ph.D. and colleagues. The STP has been listed in SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices. 

Counselors will receive extensive clinical training and approximately 250 hours of face-to-face clinical experience working with children with ADHD and related behavioral, social, and academic difficulties. Counselors are assigned to groups of 10-15 children, with 5-6 counselors per group. Counselors implement behavior modification procedures during sports, social skills training, art, and academic activities. Counselors will provide feedback to children and parents and record behavioral data for children in their groups. They also receive daily performance feedback from experienced staff members who provide live supervision.

Counselors must be available to work from May 23, 2019 through July 31, 2019. The  beginning of employment will include a multi-day training session. Hired counselors will be responsible for reading the STP manual and memorizing some of the contents prior to beginning employment. Counselor hours of employment are typically from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm, Thursdays from 7:45 am to 6:30 pm, and Fridays from 7:45 am to 3:45 pm. All counselors are paid an hourly wage with overtime benefits.

Undergraduate and graduate level students interested in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Education, Social Work, Psychiatry, or Pediatrics are encouraged to apply. Experience gained at the STP may also be beneficial in preparation for careers in education, mental health, physical education, recreational therapy, behavior analysis, social work, and counseling and can serve as an opportunity to obtain a recommendation for work or graduate school. Positions are competitive and offers will be made until positions are filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply now. 

CCHMC is one of the largest children’s hospitals in the country with a reputation for excellence and innovation in research, clinical care, teaching, and training. CCHMC was recently ranked second of pediatric hospitals by the US News & World Report, and ranks third among pediatric medical centers in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding.

*Out of town applicants are encouraged to apply, summer housing information is available!

To apply, visit our website and download the counselor application:

www.cincinnatichildrens.org/stp 

Please e-mail Caitlyn Clark (ADHDSTP@cchmc.org) with any questions!

Exciting summer internship opportunities at Camp Akeela!

Salerno, Italy Summer program

Earn IU GenEd Credits abroad in Italy this summer!

The College Abroad Summer program in Salerno, Italy brings together courses in Geology, Anthropology, and Art History for a vibrant study abroad program that will explore various aspects of Italian life and culture. The program totals 9 IU credits that fulfill GenEd and CASE A&H, S&H, and N&M requirements, plus the GenEd World Languages and Culture requirement. You’ll earn these credits while studying earthquakes and volcanoes, Italian food and heritage, and art and culture in Southern Italy, with excursions to visit a mozzarella producer, the ruins of Pompeii, the towns of Amalfi and Positano, a family bakery, Greek ruins at Paestum, Roman lemon groves, and much more!

The program is May 20 – June 28, and applications are due February 15. More information can be found with the application at go.iu.edu/Salerno2019. Questions can be directed to collOIA@indiana.edu.

Master of Science in Law at Northwestern

The Master of Science in Law (MSL) At Northwestern Pritzker School of Law provides individuals with STEM backgrounds with specialized training in the areas of intellectual property and patent design, business law and entrepreneurship, regulatory analysis and strategy, and skills development. Students can complete the full-time program in nine months, or the part time program (via either the residential or online format) in two to four years.

We are hosting a special webinar tailored for advisors to learn more about the program. We hope you can attend!

• Webinars
  Next Webinar: Wednesday, February 13 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm (CST)
  We host monthly webinars; please see the attached flyer for our spring schedule.  Students can register here!
• Open House
  Saturday, March 9 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
  Our Open Houses take place at our campus in downtown Chicago (375 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611). Students can register for the Open House here!

Indiana University Health Programs Fair Announcement

HHCA Pre-Graduate School Mixer

Pre-Graduate School Mixer

Hosted by the Math & Science Counsel, in the Hutton Honors Council Association
When: February 12th at 6PM
Where: GISB Atrium

Undergrads and grad students from various disciplines will be having "speed-dating" style conversations, in which grad students are paired with 1-2 undergrads.  This will give undergrads the opportunity to get a better understanding of what grad school entails and give them a bit of direction for how to approach post-graduate opportunities.  Dress is casual, and there will be free pizza and refreshments.

If any graduate students are interested in volunteering, please contact Eamonn Duffy (epduffy@iu.edu) for more info!

 

Summer Anatomy Research Opportunity for Undergraduates - application deadline Mar 1

The Center for Anatomical Sciences at the UNT Health Sciences Center in Fort Worth is excited to announce the 2019 Summer Opportunities in Anatomy Research (SOAR) Program for undergraduate students.

This is a 10-week internship (stipend and housing included) for undergraduates interested in the anatomical sciences. Students will work on-on-one with faculty mentors to conduct comparative/functional morphology research, present their projects at a national conference, participate in anatomy workshops, and provide leadership for summer outreach programs. The goal of the SOAR program is to increase undergraduate interest in graduate training programs and careers in the anatomical sciences. The 2019 SOAR program is supported by the American Association of Anatomists Innovations Program.

More information about the SOAR program can be found at www.unthsc.edu/SOAR.

Travel Grant Applications Due Feb 15th - Please Share with Neuroscience, Psychology & Psychiatry student researchers!

Upcoming National Scholarships and Awards

Upcoming National Scholarships and Awards Deadlines:

• Fulbright UK Summer Institute deadline. Wednesday February 6. Three-to-four week programs for US undergraduate students. Participants can explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university.

 

• Udall scholarship campus deadline. Monday February 18. For current sophomore or junior studying environment and related issues or is a Native American or Alaska Native in a field related to Native American health care or tribal public policy. Scholarship provides up to $7000 and the Udall Foundation anticipates awarding 50 scholarships nationwide.  

• Over the coming weeks, there are many deadlines for summer activities such as internships and research opportunities. Examples include NSF REU research sites or a paid internship at the Smithsonian. Students can find these opportunities through online databases that IU subscribes to: PIVOT and the Foundation Center Online Directory. For assistance using the databases  contact Paul Fogleman, national scholarship and award advisor (pfoglema@iu.edu; 812-855-39489) or make an appointment with him through the Student Appointment Scheduler (SAS).

Project Coordinator Job Posting

More details about this position, as well as instructions for applying online, can be found at this link: www.auemployment.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=193188 
 
Job Summary: 

The Suicidal Behavior and Psychopathology Laboratory at Auburn University is seeking a full­-time Project Coordinator to work on a Department of Defense­ funded study. The study is investigating a novel treatment of suicidality for Service members.

The Project Coordinator will work under the mentorship of Dr. Tracy Witte. This position will assist Dr. Witte with all aspects of running the research study, including obtaining IRB approval, managing and submitting relevant regulatory documents, collecting data and running participants (including the collection of ECG data), following up with participants, and scheduling participants.

**This is a limited term appointment and would require a commitment through the end of February 2021, contingent upon grant funding and performance.

This position will be located in Auburn, Alabama until July 1st, 2019. After that date, the position will be located on Joint Base Lewis­McChord, which is near Tacoma, WA.

This position will involve some reimbursable travel between Auburn, AL; Tacoma, WA; and Oxford, OH (two to three trips per year).**

Salary Range: $35,000-$58,400

Minimum Qualifications:

Entry into the applicant pool requires the following:

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in psychology, neuroscience, or related field OR be a graduating senior who will earn his/her degree by the end of May 2019.

Ideal candidates should be very detail­ oriented; have excellent oral and written communication skills; have the ability to work independently as well as within a team setting on multiple tasks; and be comfortable with multidisciplinary teams, diverse populations, and military culture. Additionally, basic computer skills are required.

A commitment to an inclusive and diverse campus environment.

Desired Qualifications: 

Experience with Qualtrics and SPSS; Experience with psychophysiological data collection.

At least one year of experience (i.e., two semesters) serving as a research assistant in a human subjects laboratory is highly desired.

How to Apply:
Please utilize the attachment feature of our online employment system and attach the following: cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references. Only complete applications will be considered.

Department: Psychology

Req Nbr: 28133

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