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The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Staff Associate II in NEW YORK, New York
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Staff Associate II (study clinician) to join the research team of Pinciple Investigator (PI), Laura Mufson, PhD, and Co-PI Christa Labouliere, Ph.D.. The successful candidate will support many aspects of study implementation including: recruitment; informed consent/assent; baseline and follow-up assessments; maintaining ongoing contact with participants and families; providing study interventions & clinical support to them during study period; facilitating connection to ongoing services; and facilitating engagement/information exchange with the clinical sites at NYPH.Responsibilities include: * Assist in identifying and assessing participant eligibility and assisting in conduct of consent/ assent meetings * Conducting clinical risk assessments of the participants at baseline and follow-up assessments. Administer the C-SSRS to participants during assessment and as needed, along with supportive safety planning and clinical risk management activities. * Providing clinical risk management coverage for research staff for assessments and participant communication. * Assist in implementing study interventions for participants and provide clinical care for participants post-study as needed. * Assist in case management for participants to ensure connection with outpatient services after study interventions are completed. * Work collaboratively with the clinical services providing the study interventions and support care of participants. * Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested. * Bachelor's degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or social work. Master's degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or social work is highly preferred. * NYS licensure (or license eligible_ as a mental health clinician, such as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) or licensed mental health clinician (LMHC) * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills * Comfortable interacting with diverse suicidal youth and their families in fast-paced emergency settings (with training and supervision) * Able to effectively use Microsoft computer software (Word/Excel/Powerpoint), and REDCap * At least 1-2 years of experience (could be during training or on the job) providing clinical care to adolescents with mood and anxiety disorders is preferred * At least 1 year of clinical experience (could be during training or on the job) with adolescents, preferably in a crisis setting is preferred * Experience conducting suicide risk assessments using standardized measures is preferred * Bachelor's degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or social work. Master's degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or social work is highly preferred. * NYS licensure (or license eligible_ as a mental health clinician, such as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) or licensed mental health clinician (LMHC) * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills * Comfortable interacting with diverse suicidal youth and their families in fast-paced emergency settings (with training and supervision) * Able to effectively use Microsoft computer software (Word/Excel/Powerpoint), and REDCap * At least 1-2 years of experience (could be during training or on the job) providing clinical care to adolescents with mood and anxiety disorders is preferred * At least 1 year of clinical experience (could be during training or on the job) with adolescents, preferably in a crisis setting is preferred * Experience conducting suicide risk assessments using standardized measures is preferredColumbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranPay Transparency DisclosureThe 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 repre