Part-time Research Interventionist - Psychiatry - Adult Division - Merwin Lab

School of Medicine

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Part-time Research Interventionist – Psychiatry – Adult Division – Merwin Lab

Be You.

The part-time research interventionist position (approximately 10 hrs/week) will administer a 12-session protocol based on the ADA Type 1 Diabetes Self-Care Manual and the ADCES7 Self-Care Behaviors protocol to individuals with type 1 diabetes and eating disorders, attend a multi-site interventionist meeting for consultation/supervision and complete associated documentation. Sessions are a combination of in-person and virtual visits.

Minimum Requirements:

One of the following is required:

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree
• Completion of an Associate's degree plus a minimum of two years’ experience providing diabetes education as a certified diabetes educator

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with type 1 diabetes and some familiarity with eating disorders is preferred

Other Requirements:

• Can easily use computing software and web-based applications (e.g., Microsoft Office products and internet browsers)

Be Bold.

Position Description:

• Administer protocol-based therapy to participants in a clinical trial: 12 session protocol, hybrid in-person and virtual visits).
• Complete associated documentation according to protocol and study’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Attend quarterly interventionist meeting
• Follow intervention protocols for counseling and data collection/intervention-related documentation.
• May participate in the ongoing evaluation of behavioral research intervention delivery and adherence.
• Follow evaluation protocols by conducting tasks such as clinical interviews and intervention.
• Document encounters
• May screen, schedule, consent, and collect adverse event information for participants.
• May prepare documents, equipment, or supplies for research visits.

 

Choose Duke.

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, founded in 1943, is one of 26 departments in the Duke University School of Medicine (SOM). The department is comprised of more than 500 faculty, staff, and trainees. Our goal is to help people with behavioral health challenges live their best life. We pursue this goal through a three-fold mission of superior specialty and integrated patient care for all, ground-breaking research, and exceptional training and education.

Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines. Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package, including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more.

Screening of Applications:

• Screening deadline is September 12, 2025.

 

 

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