Interventionist

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The part-time Interventionist will work with a research team at the Brown University School of Public Health and will be responsible for delivering group interventions focused on weight management and smoking cessation to individuals who smoke cigarettes and meet criteria for obesity.

The interventionist is expected to conduct two (2) to four (4) group intervention sessions weekly and brief individual check-in with participants related to their intervention progress.  The interventionist is expected to meet with participants for individual make-up sessions as needed. These sessions will be focused on health education, weight management, or smoking cessation. All sessions will be delivered remotely via videoconference.

The interventionist will review participant handouts and the facilitator guide in preparation of intervention delivery. The interventionist will be trained in the intervention by the study principal investigator. All intervention materials will be provided. The interventionist will prepare thoroughly for each session in order to deliver the intervention with fidelity according to the research protocol

The interventionist will meet with the investigator for regular supervision and feedback on intervention delivery. They will be expected to discuss the delivery of the intervention including challenges, areas of strength, and areas for improvement. Review of intervention delivery will be guided by fidelity checklists to ensure that the intervention is being delivered consistently.

This position is remote eligible. The hours of this position may range from 10 and up to 20 hours weekly.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

This is a fixed-term position with a current end date of 4/30/2027, which may be extended based upon available funding.

Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in counseling or clinical psychology or health related field, with 1 – 2 years of clinical experience

• Experience with smoking cessation and behavioral weight loss preferred
• Prior data collection experience and knowledge of research methodology expected
• Ability to work well with multi-disciplinary research team.
• Demonstrates respect for research participants’ autonomy and confidentiality.
• Flexibility with scheduling intervention sessions and willingness to work evenings.
• Demonstrates strong self-direction, reliability, organizational skills, and initiative with a high degree of autonomy in a remote work environment.

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.  

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

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