How to Apply
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.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan Department of Anesthesiology is looking to hire a Temporary Research Therapist-Interventionist within the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center (CPFRC) Health Equity Core. The Interventionist will get to work as part of an interdisciplinary research team to develop and study treatments for conditions that have chronic pain and fatigue as core symptoms. At present, there is no known cure for many of the chronic illnesses we study, and we strongly believe successful treatment requires a tailored approach that considers a range of therapies for each person. Examples of these therapies include yoga, physiotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and cannabis. Our portfolio of research spans the translational spectrum from neuroimaging to community engagement. You can learn more about our center here: https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/cpfrc/about-us
The Interventionist will be working on a new project that aims to advance equity in lupus chronic pain through a yoga-based intervention that draws from motivational interviewing principals and social cognitive theory. Through this intervention, we hope to improve pain management, mental health, and function. Instead of assigning a regimented yoga practice, the Interventionist will work with individuals to tailor a treatment approach informed by individual preferences and limitations. The virtual Motivational Interviewing-based intervention will be manualized with certain topics that must be reviewed per each session with participants. This is a research-based position.
This position will start mainly on the currently described project, with the potential to assist with other projects. We are looking for individuals with effort up to 50% and are willing to hire someone at a lower effort.
Due to COVID-19 and the remote nature of this project, most work is currently being conducted through telework. However, the interventionist may need to come into the office for brief periods of time, observing the University of Michigan health and safety measures.
NOTE: A cover letter is required for this application. In your cover letter, please address how you meet the required qualifications and your interest in using Motivational Interviewing to help people with lupus manage their pain. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements nor submit a cover letter will not be considered.
Responsibilities*
The Interventionist will be responsible for the following domains:
- Intervention delivery: consent and enroll participants, deliver the behavioral intervention to research participants, schedule and 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, integrative health, 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.
- Supervision/Management: For those who are licensed, provide clinical coverage or triaging for risk assessments across numerous projects. Those who are not licensed may be responsible for conducting suicide risk assessments.
- Other duties as necessary.
Required Qualifications*
- A bachelors degree in social work, nursing, psychology, counseling, or related field.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Willing to complete additional training on a regular basis as needed.
- Able to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Ability to understand and comply with confidentiality requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively, prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to do exceptional tracking and follow up with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask in an environment of shifting priorities with a high degree of accuracy.
- Intermediate computer proficiency including general office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs).
Desired Qualifications*
- Graduate training in social work, nursing, psychology, counseling, or related field (currently enrolled or licensed).
- Experience with delivering Motivational Interviewing-based treatments or interventions.
- Experience working on research studies.
- Experience discussing chronic pain, yoga, and integrative treatment approaches with research participants or patients.
- Experience completing and providing feedback from content adherence or fidelity ratings.
- Experience working on issues concerning racial equity.
Work Schedule
- Up to 20 hours per week.
- Able to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis.
- This is a hybrid in-person and virtual position.
- Up to 2 days per week are expected to be on-site at CPFRC in the Ann Arbor Domino?s Farms Office Park.
Work Locations
Domino Farms, Lobby M
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
This position is term-limited for about 2 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.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.