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The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine · 5 hours ago

Research Psychiatrist (Intermittent) - MDMA-AT

Bethesda, MD

Part-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$57.98/hr - $100.96/hr

3+ years exp

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is seeking a part-time Research Psychiatrist to play a key role in clinical trials of novel psychiatric interventions. The Research Psychiatrist will ensure participant safety, regulatory compliance, and provide therapy sessions for service members with PTSD.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and protection of study participants

Serve as a study therapist, providing MDMA-AT and related non-drug therapy sessions (preparation and integration) and evaluations in compliance with protocol guidelines

Conduct comprehensive behavioral health evaluations and psychotherapy for study participants, with a focus on trauma-informed care and treatment-resistant PTSD

Monitor and assess participant safety, symptom progression, and therapeutic outcomes throughout the trial

Collaborate with Principal Investigator(s), study physicians, study therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and research outcomes

Participate in study therapist meetings

Ensure regulatory compliance in accordance with study protocols and procedures

Qualification

Doctoral Degree - MDLicensed to practice psychotherapyClinical risk managementPsychotherapy experienceClinical trials experienceTrauma-focused careQuality assuranceInterdisciplinary collaborationMilitary cultureDocumentation skills

Required

Doctoral Degree - MD

Minimum of 3-5 years experience required

Experienced and proficient in providing psychotherapy in clinical practice

Technical skills to review and interpret electronic health records

Clinical risk management experience

Quality assurance

US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance

Degree in a health profession that allows for the provision of psychotherapy

Independently licensed in Maryland to practice psychotherapy

Demonstrated expertise in training and implementing ACT

Licensure to practice medicine within the continental United States; Board certified or board eligible for certification in the specialty associated with the clinical research program

Must also be licensed to provide psychotherapy independently according to state or province and local requirements