Staff and Research Psychologist

About Nema Health

Nema Health is a survivor and clinician led virtual clinic for PTSD & trauma care. Our mission is to guide trauma survivors at every step of their journey towards healing, starting first with the remote, massed delivery of cognitive processing therapy (CPT).

Job Description: Staff and Research Psychologist

We are seeking a passionate and mission-driven psychologist to lead Nema’s research function as well as to provide direct patient care in trauma EBPs. This role reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor for direct patient care, and works directly with the Chief Medical Officer on research development.  

We offer clinicians an unparalleled opportunity to be the best in their fields. Our clinicians receive extensive training, weekly CPT technique supervision with Dr. Kate Chard, co-inventor of CPT, and mentorship from other renowned clinicians. Clinicians are afforded opportunities to participate in research, program development and leadership. Nema therapists strive to provide the best quality of care possible, because trauma survivors only deserve the most compassionate, effective treatment possible. As an expanding clinic, promotions and growth opportunities abound. Clinicians are highly regarded members of the Nema team, and are compensated accordingly. 

Role Description:

Clinical Care:

• Provide up to 20 hours of direct patient care, including groups
• Conduct thorough and accurate patient diagnostic evaluations
• Treat PTSD and related conditions using evidence-based psychotherapies
• Effectively triage patients to admission or provide appropriate referrals based on their clinical needs and the resources available
• Assist in care coordination efforts & logistics with the administrative team
• Ensure that accurate and precise documentation records are maintained

Research:

• Design and implement studies specifically for publication
• Publish research in academic journals and present findings at conferences via poster presentations
• Partner with Product, Marketing, and Operations to generate evidence that informs product development and go-to-market strategies
• Lead the analysis of Nema's clinical data
• Monitor all ongoing studies to ensure compliance with the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Represent Nema externally by presenting research findings at conferences

Operational Support:

• Provide after hours phone back-up support for one night a week

Qualifications

Required  

• PhD in psychology
• California licensed or Psypact
• CPT-Trained 
• Expertise in trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic techniques other than CPT, such as, DBT, EMDR, or PE
• Ability to offer specialized knowledge for working with specific populations or integrating CPT with other therapeutic approaches
• Outstanding clinical skills, including “webside” manner, diagnostic ability and CPT delivery
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities
• Outstanding written communication skills
• Organized, reliable, and can operate autonomously on core duties 

Preferred

• Training in DBT
• Training in other trauma-focused modalities, such as PE or EMDR 
• Experience running 
• Experience working at an early-stage company

Personal Qualities You Bring 

• You love taking care of patients, especially trauma survivors, and ensure you provide the highest quality of care to them
• You are passionate about quality research
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You want to grow in your career — as a leader, as a clinici