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$25.30 - $37.95 The Memory Counseling Program within Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine is seeking a master’s-level social worker or mental health therapist with associate licensure or higher to conduct clinical assessment interviews over the telephone to collect outcome measures about depression, anxiety, and trauma for a research study on caregivers of people with dementia. The position is part-time and has flexible hours.
Assessment hours have the potential to be counted for clinical contact hours. This role combines clinical mental health and research skills . Previous research experience is not required.
The Mental Health Clinician will work closely with a team that includes a licensed psychologist, social worker, researchers, and master’s-level gerontologists. Key Responsibilities Conduct telephone assessments of depression, anxiety, and trauma with caregivers of people with dementia. Have compassionate and warm interactions with older adults and caregivers.
Carefully document responses of assessments for research. Be able to follow suicide and abuse protocols established by the research study. Attend a 1-hour weekly team meeting.
Required Education & Experience
Master of Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or Master of Counseling from a CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) accredited institution.
Clinical social work or counseling experience required. Associate licensure required Experience working with older adults, geriatric populations, and individuals living with cognitive impairment or dementia strongly preferred . Experience with assessments strongly preferred.
Licensure Associate clinical licensure in the applicable state through the Social Work Certification and Licensure Board or North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors. Preferred Skills Proficiency in DSM-5 criteria. Strong counseling, communication, assessment, and care coordination skills.
Knowledge of community resources, behavioral health systems, and case management practices. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Social work or mental health experience in a healthcare setting desirable.
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