Clinical Psychologist at Guidehouse
Bethesda, MD
About the Job
Job Family:
Clinical Trial Operations (Digital)
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for a Clinical Psychologist. This position will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall objectives of the National Institute of Mental Health. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD.
Recruit and screen potential participant (both clinical and non-clinical participants) for projects in adults, children, and adolescents. This may include telephone interviews, review of medical records, consultation with treating professionals and consultation with NIMH staff.
Provide clinical support to participants, patients, and their families throughout the time that they are participating in research protocols.
Provide structured psychotherapy with child and adolescent participants in the form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and mood disorders.
Document clinical research processes and findings, including maintaining records of participant information and screening and interview results; writing clinical summaries and reports; Provide verbal and written feedback to participants and families; Documenting results for publication in peer-reviewed journals; and writing and presenting manuals, standard operating procedures, and guidelines for clinical research.
Provides screening and recruitment of patients for research protocols.
Coordinates scheduling and evaluations of patients within each protocol.
Provides clinical support to patients and their families throughout the time they are participating in research protocols.
Conducts psychological testing of patients and healthy control subjects.
Provide structured psychotherapy in the form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Provide psychological subject matter expertise to researchers planning, implementing, monitoring, tracking, and closing out clinical research.
Educates research staff regarding the use, strengths, and limitation of psychological testing.
Performs as senior clinician responsible for conducting research ratings for inpatients and outpatients.
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What You Will Need:
Ph.D. in clinical psychology
A minimum of FOUR (4) years of experience in Clinical Psychology
An understanding of adult and pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders and research design.
Familiarity with clinical research as well as cognitive behavioral therapy
Experience with clinical trial management; work with special populations (children, adolescents, adult, elderly)
Experience in conducting semi-structured interviews (such as SCID, the K-SADS)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Previous experience working the National Institute of Health (NIH) preferred.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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