Intern - Psychological Health

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HJF is seeking an Intern - Psychological Health whose work will involve performance of a variety of laboratory tasks related to understanding the effect of traumatic brain injury to the stress axis. Will provide technical work involving a variety of laboratory support duties. These may include data acquisition, data analysis and assist in the interpretation of data.

This position will be in support of Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress and the SAFEGUARD research project. The Suicide Avoidance Focused Enhanced Group Using Algorithm Risk Detection machine learning and predictive analytics to identify soldiers at greatest risk for suicide, and deliver targeted interventions, trainings, and psychoeducation programs aimed at mitigating risk for suicide and other harmful behaviors. SAFEGUARD consists of three projects - Life Skills, Life Force, and Pathfinding - that will evaluate the effectiveness of three different targeted interventions. This role will support the SAFEGUARD Life Force project, which will be evaluating a group-based training through which Soldiers will learn and apply behavioral skills (including mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills) to increase mental toughness and decrease their risk for suicide.

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.

• Delivers manualized psychological health skills training content to Servicemembers in a small group format. The training is focused on teaching dialectical behavior therapy skills, safety planning, and other resilience-based, performance-focused skills. (training is provided for learning the protocol).
• Co-leads small-group skills training in direct collaboration with mental health professional group leaders. Interacts and engages with study participants.
• Performs research tasks for assigned project(s), including collection and organization of data, as well as basic data analysis and interpretation. Performs data entry for research projects and maintains databases.
• Performs administrative and coordination tasks. Assists with the preparation of technical reports, summaries, protocols, manuscripts.
• Maintains compliance with established research study safety and other procedures.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training and supervision for role.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and use evidence-based psychological skills material in both oral and written communications.
• Knowledge of standard human subjects research techniques.
• Ability to use measurable and verifiable information for making decisions or judgments.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with military or veteran populations preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

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

Work Environment

• This position will take place in a remote environment.

Position Duration

• Anticipated duration of position is 12-18 months.

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.32. Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

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.