Lab Manager Position

The Social Cognition & Psychopathology Lab (https://labsites.rochester.edu/scplab/) at the University of Rochester, directed by David Dodell-Feder, Ph.D., is seeking to hire a full-time lab manager to start this fall (start date flexible). The lab manager will coordinate and oversee a series of research projects aimed at understanding and intervening upon social cognitive impairment in people at risk for and diagnosed with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. Primary responsibilities include data collection using clinical interview, behavioral, and neuroimaging methods (e.g., fMRI), data analysis, participant recruitment and screening, administrative management of research studies, and assistance in the preparation of grants, presentations, and manuscripts. This position is well-suited for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies in clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field. Two-year commitment is strongly preferred. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field with at least 1-2 years of research experience; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to multi-task and work independently; comfort interacting with people of diverse backgrounds, including individuals with serious mental illness; schedule flexibility to work some weeknights/weekends; strong programming, statistical, and/or web development experience/skills (e.g., R, MATLAB, Python). The following experiences are highly preferred, but are not required to be considered for the position: Experience collecting and analyzing functional/structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data; prior work with clinical populations (e.g., clinical interviewing) or in clinical settings. To Apply: Interested applicants should email a cover letter (outlining interest in the position, relevant experience, and long-term goals), CV, and contact information for two references to David Dodell-Feder (d.dodell-feder@rochester.edu). Review of applications will start immediately and will be ongoing until the position is filled. More information about the position can be found at the University of Rochester’s (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled) jobs website here (Job ID: 222354).

Neurodiagnostic I Trainee Technologist Position Available

Provides Neurophysiological testing and monitoring in clinical settings. Accurately applies electrodes to patient. Records impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain to obtain data for use in diagnosis of brain disorders. Documents unusual wave characteristics shown on tracings. For more information, please visit: https://www.iuhealthcareers.org/in/indianapolis/neurodiagnostic-i-trainee-technologist?_ga=2.192011497.2139873014.1595935730-280124978.1592221513

Post-Baccalaureate Research Position

Drs. Lea Dougherty (University of Maryland College Park) and Jillian Wiggins (San Diego State University) and the Translational Emotion Neuroscience and Development Lab (https://tendlab.sdsu.edu/) in the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University (SDSU) in San Diego, CA is seeking to hire (pending funding approval) a full-time post-baccalaureate research assistant for an NIMH-funded research project examining neural mechanisms of risk and resilience in early childhood irritability. We use functional and structural MRI methods, observational laboratory-based measures, and clinical diagnostic interviews.

Successful candidates should have keen attention to detail; ability to work professionally with parents and children; and strong organization, problem solving, and analytic skills. Prior background in psychology, development, or neuroscience is also a plus but not required. We seek a post-bac who is motivated and ambitious, who is prepared for a hands-on research experience including the use of new tasks and techniques. Responsibilities will include: (1) conducting experiments in young children (behavioral and MRI data collection); (2) training and supervising undergraduate students; (3) contributing to administrative duties of the lab; and (4) assisting with research protocols and compliance.

The position will start in September 2020. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. This is a one-year position renewable contingent on performance and funding. Interested individuals should email a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information of 3 references to Lea Dougherty at ldougher@umd.edu.  Please include all documents in a single pdf file and include your last name in the file (i.e., “LASTNAME.pdf”).

SDSU is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer with a commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Centerstone - Positions Available

Bloomington, Indiana

       

At Centerstone, our mission is delivering care that changes people’s lives. For over 60 years, Centerstone has been providing community-based behavioral health care, substance-abuse treatment and intellectual and developmental disabilities services in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. We’re committed to bringing passionate and customer experience-focused individuals to help us continue to provide the best care to our communities. If you think you’re a good match to join our organization, please review the career opportunity below and submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you! https://centerstone.org/contact/careers/ 

Residential Rehabilitation Specialist (Blair House)

Job Description:

Provide structured interventions to assist client in gaining skills that will lead to attaining goals.  These skills include, but are not limited to, medication management, developing life skills (i.e. cooking, money management, cleaning, parenting, socializing); pursuing recreational and leisure activities, housing, transportation, legal, medical and financial assistance, and securing appropriate entitlements.

Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university is preferred; preferably in psychology, social work, or related field.  Experience working and/or volunteering within the behavioral health, criminal justice, or social services field can be considered in place of degree.

Time Type:

Full time

Delivering Care that Changes People's Lives starts with our employees. As a Centerstone employee there are many perks to enjoy.

Behavioral Health Technician (Part-time) Blair House

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Assists in the implementation of agency programs as specified by supervisor; facilitates individual or group activities according to program schedule and implements individualized care plans as developed by the treatment team.

Coaches clients in learning how to meet basic needs, including but not limited to, medication management, developing life skills (i.e. cooking, money management, cleaning, etc.), identifying and utilizing community resources, pursuing recreational and leisure activities, and managing symptoms of mental illness.

Observes and documents client compliance with medication regimes as dictated in the treatment plan; assists clinical staff in meeting and monitoring the client’s medical and health care needs.

Supervisory responsibilities for:  This job title does not supervise others.

Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Job Qualifications: 

High school diploma or GED required. Two years of experience and/or training in social service, mental health, intellectual disabilities or addictions required. Satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation required. Must have valid driver’s license and be over the age of 21.

Time Type:

Part time

Delivering Care that Changes People's Lives starts with our employees. As a Centerstone employee there are many perks to enjoy.

Live-in House Monitor (Part-time, Overnights) Blair House

Job Description:

Have daily contact with several mental health clients and staff, intervene in problem situations, provide daily support and guidance for residents adjusting to community living, and help overcome obstacles in daily living. Be an appropriate role model for clients, adaptable in style, and must exercise good judgment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responds to emergency or urgent situations, providing direct client assistance and accessing appropriate resources to ensure client and staff safety. Prepares for each shift by receiving information from the outgoing staff members, reading the communication log and any posted messages, and checking/reading mail in assigned mailbox. Follows agency protocols in emergencies, assisting in monthly fire and tornado drills.

Private bedroom with utilities and monthly stipend for individual in exchange for live-in position, (some limited hourly work may be included as part of job duties). 

Time Type:

Part time

Delivering Care that Changes People's Lives starts with our employees. As a Centerstone employee there are many perks to enjoy.

M.Ed. in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Applied Behavior Analysis Program at University of Louisville

The University of Louisville's M.Ed. in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Applied Behavior Analysis Program is currently accepting applications for their Fall 2020 cohort and their faculty are always happy to meet individually with potential students to discuss the Program and a career in behavior analysis.  According to a recently published workforce report, annual demand for individuals holding a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential increased by 80% from 2018 to 2019. The program prepares students for a career using this credential in the rapidly growing field of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Specifically, the Program: 

1. Is a non-thesis program designed to be completed in 5 consecutive semesters.
2. Offers a full-time and new part-time option allowing students to work during the day and take courses in the evening.
3. Does not require a specific undergraduate degree major to apply.
4. Prepares students for a marketable career in a field with competitive salaries.
5. Can be completed face-to-face or online.
6. Has a 90% first time pass-rate for graduates sitting for their BCBA exam (national average is 65%). 
7. Provides pathway for students to meet the coursework and degree requirements for their BCBA exam. 
8. Allows opportunities for students to accumulate fieldwork hours across multiple service settings. 
9. Follows a cohort model with groups of 20 or fewer students moving through all courses together.
10. Has established carefully vetted practicum partnerships with several local agencies employing behavior analysts.

If you are interested in learning a marketable skill set in a helping profession with competitive salaries please consider researching the program.  

Research Assistant Positions at UC Davis

The Department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior at the University of California, Davis invites applications for qualified research assistants to fill two open positions for the Defining the Neural Circuitry of Agency Deficits in Psychotic Disorders study at UC Davis Medical Center.  This study is under the direction of Dr. Wilsaan Joiner and in collaboration with Dr. Cameron Carter’s Translational Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (TCAN) Laboratory. The goal of the study is to use tools from cognitive neuroscience to explore how disruptions in a person’s ability to distinguish external versus self-initiated actions may influence visual perception and contribute to positive symptoms of psychosis (e.g., hallucinations and delusions). The incumbent will benefit from the opportunity to take part in research that spans two laboratories with expertise in sensorimotor integration and psychosis.  Two positions are being offered, a study coordinator position that focuses primarily on patient recruitment and clinical assessments (https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03555) and a technically oriented position that focuses on neuroimaging data collection and analysis (https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03559).  Please apply to one or both positions depending on your interests and career goals.

Research Assistant Position - University of Texas

Research Assistants Needed

The Schizophrenia and Social Cognition Lab at The University of Texas as Dallas is looking to hire two full-time research assistants to help with a NIMH funded study examining introspective accuracy in severe mental illness. The full job posting can be found here (https://jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/14480), and just in case there's any confusion, the posting number is S02935P.

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: subject recruitment; subject testing (behavioral testing and EMA); data management; project organization. Bachelors’ degree is required. Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently are also desired. 

Questions and inquiries can be sent to Amy Pinkham, Ph.D. at amy.pinkham@utdallas.edu