Research Area Specialist

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Responsibilities:

• Intervention delivery: deliver the behavioral intervention to research participants, record sessions, participate in supervision with project leadership, complete session notes and documentation, prepare for next sessions, provide appropriate resources and follow-up to participants.
• Intervention methodologies: Maintain current knowledge of intervention delivery methodologies and content topics, including, but not limited to, Motivational Interviewing (MI), MI coding, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, chronic pain treatment, substance use misuse/disorders, and harm reduction.
• Intervention refinement: In collaboration with the lead interventionist, senior project manager and investigators, provide evidence-based feedback and ideas for continued intervention refinement throughout the intervention. Complete content adherence checks for completed sessions to ensure session accuracy. (Those hired under the associate title will be responsible for assisting in the completion of content adherence and participating in intervention refinement discussions).
• Supervision/Management: For those who are licensed, provide clinical coverage, or triaging, for risk assessments across numerous projects. For those who are not licensed, you will be responsible for conducting suicide risk assessments.

Required Qualifications:

Research Area Specialist Senior:

• Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field
• Minimum of 5-6 years of overall experience related to counseling/therapy/coaching and/or research
• Additionally, specific experience in the following areas:
• 3+ years of experience with using Motivational Interviewing
• Experience working on research studies

Research Area Specialist Intermediate:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field
• Minimum of 4 years of overall experience related to counseling/therapy/coaching and/or research
• Additionally, specific experience in the following areas:
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (from a course or training)
• Experience working on research studies

Research Area Specialist Associate:

• Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, related field
• 1-2 years of experience in research and/or case management/counseling/coaching
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (from a course or training)
• Experience working on research studies

Additional Information

This position is term-limited for about 3 years (ending March 2027) with the possibility of renewal based on need and available funding. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Ann Arbor, MI 48109: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ann Arbor, MI 48109