Associate Director - Clinical Research

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HJF is seeking an Associate Director - Clinical Research to assist with activities related to The Consortium Deployment Psychology's mission. CDP's mission is to lead the development of a community of military culturally mindful and clinically competent providers through the delivery of high-quality training and education, the convening of experts, and the dissemination of research-based treatment and the latest topics in military behavioral health.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences' Consortium for Defense Psychology (CDP), which is based in Bethesda, MD. The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) provides administrative and management support to the Consortium. CDP strives to be the central hub for the Military Health System (MHS) in the development and implementation of training and education to clinicians in order to ensure that all service members, veterans, and their families receive quality behavioral healthcare that meets their unique needs.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing, and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Works with the Director and Leadership to develop, track and report on Project Narrative deliverables throughout the lifespan of assigned projects.
• Ensures that all work products and deliverables are completed in a timely manner and meet or exceed quality standards for CDP and are in line with the needed quality standards for the client and partners. Ensures all curriculum developed is fully informed by current research, clinical practice guidelines, and standards of care.
• Will also serve in a SME role within CDP, which will include developing and delivering workshops for military and civilian behavioral health providers. Subject matter expertise in Military Mental Health includes the ability to integrate the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of patient characteristics, such that the candidate is able to provide training and consultation that is empirically sound and accessible across a wide variety of contexts.
• Meets USU, HJF, and all other regulatory-related requirements by ensuring that all communications with internal and external partners are conducted in a timely and effective manner.
• The AD will represent CDP in meetings with external stakeholders and with relevant contract partners on a regular basis, providing accurate briefings and updates on contract timelines and work products.
• May include budgetary responsibility to include planning/forecasting and assisting in preparation.
• Prepares scholarly manuscripts for publication and presents at national and/or international conferences in order to disseminate the work conducted by the Consortium
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree is required. Doctoral Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related scientific discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of suicide prevention research; clinical trials methodology; suicide prevention assessment tools; cognitive behavior therapy, particularly Post Admission Cognitive Therapy; safety planning.
• Ability to work with highly vulnerable at-risk military populations.
• Knowledge of evidenced based military behavioral health care.
• Military background strongly preferred.
• Candidates with clinical experience especially with EBPs are strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to achieve complex deliverables in a timely, organized, and highly professional manner.
• Ability to obtain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Licenses and Certifications

• Active License to Practice Psychology; Coursework and/or Training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $105,800 - $159,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.
  

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.