[Hiring] Interventionist @Brown University

Role Description

The part-time Interventionist will work with a research team at the Brown University School of Public Health and will be responsible for delivering group interventions focused on weight management and smoking cessation to individuals who smoke cigarettes and meet criteria for obesity.

• Conduct two (2) to four (4) group intervention sessions weekly.
• Provide brief individual check-ins with participants related to their intervention progress.
• Meet with participants for individual make-up sessions as needed, focused on health education, weight management, or smoking cessation.
• Deliver all sessions remotely via videoconference.
• Review participant handouts and the facilitator guide in preparation for intervention delivery.
• Receive training in the intervention by the study principal investigator.
• Prepare thoroughly for each session to deliver the intervention with fidelity according to the research protocol.
• Meet with the investigator for regular supervision and feedback on intervention delivery.
• Discuss the delivery of the intervention including challenges, areas of strength, and areas for improvement.
• Review intervention delivery guided by fidelity checklists to ensure consistent delivery.

This position is remote eligible, with hours ranging from 10 to 20 hours weekly. All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University. This is a fixed-term position with a current end date of 4/30/2027, which may be extended based upon available funding.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or clinical psychology or health-related field, with 1 – 2 years of clinical experience.
• Experience with smoking cessation and behavioral weight loss preferred.
• Prior data collection experience and knowledge of research methodology expected.
• Ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary research team.
• Demonstrates respect for research participants’ autonomy and confidentiality.
• Flexibility with scheduling intervention sessions and willingness to work evenings.
• Demonstrates strong self-direction, reliability, organizational skills, and initiative with a high degree of autonomy in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Company Description

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.