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Postdoctoral Fellow: HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support studies of pediatric eating disorders and military child weight-based stigma at the Medical & Clinical Psychology (MPS) Department of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda, MD.

The postdoctoral fellow would work primarily under the supervision of Dr. Marian Tanofsky-Kraff and Dr. Natasha Schvey. The positions will be focused on two clinical research projects: 1) a multi-site study (with University of Pittsburg and Mount Sinai Hospital) to validate a measure for screening eating disorders that will be relevant for both civilian and military pediatric populations; and 2) a study to elucidate multiple forms of weight stigma and their impacts on parent and child functioning, health, and well-being. Fellows will be involved in performing research tasks related to these trials, as well as supervising research assistants and graduate students in relevant research duties. In addition, fellows will have opportunities to develop research programs by writing training grant applications and author peer-reviewed manuscripts. Moreover, as part of MPS, fellows will participate in educational and career development trainings and workshops and become involved in other ongoing clinical research studies in the program. The positions are designed to support individuals interested in a future independent research program.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development.
• Assist with the preparation of data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for this role.
• Training and supervision in semi-structured interventions focusing on disordered eating, general psychopathology, and other psychosocial domains.
• Mentorship by experts in eating and weight disorders and multi-method research designs.
• Working and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of researchers with expertise in clinical psychology, medical psychology, pediatric endocrinology, and adolescent medicine.
• Career development for an independent research program.
• Authorship of peer-reviewed manuscripts and scientific conference presentations.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology from APA-accredited graduate and internship programs obtained by the start date for the position.
• Demonstrated success in publishing research in peer-reviewed journals aligned with the position description.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Attention to detail as well as strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to obtain applicable Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certifications, and meet requirements to obtain a DoD Common Access Card.
• Preferred (but not required): some prior clinical and/or research experience working with individuals with eating or weight disorders, training in empirically-supported treatments, or experience working with pediatric civilian and/or military populations.
• Ability to obtain and Maintain a T1/Public Trust clearance.

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Clinical Research Coordinator II (MEDB Child Study): HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II to write, edit, document, and package protocols, consent forms and other regulatory documents for all assigned research projects. The incumbent will be responsible for protocols from all sponsors (federal and non-federal) and completing all actions for the protocol to receive final IRB approval. They also will perform research and/or development in collaboration with others for projects.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP), which is based in Bethesda, MD. The Research Coordinator assists with activities related to CDP’s research activities in support of their mission 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 research-based treatment and the latest topics in military behavioral health. The CDP will lead survey research to assess the needs of military families and barriers to care, conduct secondary analyses of Military Health System records to identify predictors of access and dropout, and test a new telehealth referral network to improve care quality. CDP’s work will directly advance knowledge of mental, emotional, developmental, behavioral (MEDB) conditions and support the development of innovative, scalable interventions for military-connected children and families.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) provides administrative and management support to the Center. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Writes protocol applications and consent forms for Institutional Review Boards. Prepares and submits required institution and federal documentation for the conduct of the research.
• Manages regulatory issues for all programs upon receipt of IRB approval. This includes preparing any addenda and/or annual progress reports, submitting adverse event/safety information to the IRB, updating/maintaining regulatory requirements such as updated investigator CVs, changes in principal investigator, etc. Also, maintains accurate, regulatory-compliant program/study documentation.
• Performs scientific literature searches, editing, and formatting in support of research efforts, and the distribution of manuscripts and reports to all scientific collaborators as required.
• Conducts research in collaboration with investigators and other staff to include interaction with study subjects for screening, recruitment and data collection, applying quality control measures as outlined/required by the protocol; contributing to the collection and organization of data; performing basic data entry and coding.
• Performs administrative duties such as: assisting in maintaining study database and files; scheduling study appointments; maintaining team calendar, coordinating meetings while maintaining meeting documentations/agendas/minutes, processing/shipping study materials
• 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of project management; well-organized.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to facilitate communication among supervisors, peers, and supervisees.
• Must be familiar with Institutional Review Board activities and applicable federal and military regulations regarding the use of human subjects in research.
• Must be able to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact with all teammates and research subjects in a culturally sensitive, accessible, and inclusive manner that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Interest in working in military mental health research.
• Ability to understand and utilize scientific terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

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Project Lead/Instructor: HJF is seeking a Project Lead/Instructor  to oversee and facilitate a recurring, two-week synchronous virtual training on integrated primary prevention of harmful behaviors in the military.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP), which is based in Bethesda, MD. The Project Lead/Instructor will assist with activities related to CDP’s mission, which 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.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) provides administrative and management support to the Center. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise in integrated primary prevention of harmful behaviors.
• Serve as the lead facilitator on recurring, two-week synchronous virtual training on the prevention of harmful behaviors in the military. The goal of this training is to establish a common base of knowledge, skills, and resources within the Department of Defense’s prevention workforce for selecting, implementing, and evaluating research-based prevention activities.
• Deliver lectures and facilitate individual and group activities to deepen participant understanding and application of core concepts.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to plan and execute multiple training events.
• Assist with coordination of training materials, presenters, and logistical needs to ensure a smooth delivery of the training curriculum
• Actively contribute to team projects, including programming, strategic communications, metrics, and process improvements.
• Contribute to CDP’s educational initiatives through subject matter expert blog posts, podcasts, videos, infographics, asynchronous training materials, and other learning activities. Prepare scholarly manuscripts for publication and present at national and/or international conferences to disseminate the work conducted by the Center.
• Document project scope and plan, confirming objectives, technologies, schedules, milestones and deadlines, funding, and available resources with key stakeholders. Produce and distribute project status reports and documents.
• Assist with the scheduling of conference calls, video teleconferences, and meetings for project team meetings and between CDP staff and outside parties.
• Act as point of contact for outside organizations, vendors, and subcontractors for services and products.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the field of integrated primary prevention of harmful behaviors, including sexual assault, harassment, domestic abuse, child abuse, and suicide.
• Experience delivering professional presentations to adult learners, including an ability to engage learners with varied experience levels, respond effectively to questions, and convey information with clarity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft professional correspondence, develop educational and marketing materials, produce reports, and provide briefings and updates to both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 public trust background investigation.

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Military Behavioral Health Social Worker II: HJF is seeking a Military Behavioral Health Social Worker II to assist with the VA-SAFEGUARD project, which focuses on veteran suicide prevention efforts and teaching related workshops. The ideal candidate will have experience with developing continuing education training materials, evidence-based therapies, adult learning and teaching, suicide prevention, and VA/Community-based IOP treatment for PTSD. Candidates with prior training and experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP) and/or Problem Solving Therapy for Suicide Prevention (PST-SP) are strongly preferred.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP), which is based in Bethesda, MD. The Military Behavioral Health Social Worker II will assist with activities related to CDP’s mission, which 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. The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) provides administrative and management support to the Center. 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 (HJF) provides administrative and management support to the Center. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a subject matter expert in standards of care and evaluation in VA/Community-based IOP treatment for PTSD.
• Serves as a suicide prevention subject matter expert for the VA-SAFEGUARD project and across the Center, contributing to projects and programs where needed. Additional areas of focus are military culture and military/deployment-related behavioral health issues.
• Assists with integrating the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of providing live trainings, and development of technical assistance tools to enhance and increase utilization of EBPs for PTSD care.
• Assist with the development of surveys to examine stakeholder acceptability and ease of use of tools.
• Serve as an active member/lead on team projects and assist with programming, strategic communications, metrics, and efficiencies.
• Contribute to CDP’s subject matter expert blog posts, podcasts, videos, infographics, asynchronous training materials, and other additional educational activities as needed. Prepare scholarly manuscripts for publication and presents at national and/or international conferences to disseminate the work conducted by the Center.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of PTSD treatment provided in an IOP or residential setting, ideally having worked with military populations or veterans.
• Knowledge of the VA’s policies, procedures and programs for Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs for PTSD is preferred.
• Experience with curriculum development of presentations, toolkits, and other materials for adult continuing education.
• Experience delivering professional presentations to adult learners, including an ability to engage learners with different experience levels, respond to questions, and convey points clearly.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write professional correspondence, educational and marketing materials, and reports, as well as to provide briefings and updates to internal and external partners.
• An active clinical behavioral health license to practice in any state/territory of the US.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 public trust background investigation.

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Military Behavioral Health Psychologist: HJF is seeking a Military Behavioral Health Psychologist to assist with the VA-SAFEGUARD project, which focuses on veteran suicide prevention and teaching related workshops. The ideal candidate will have experience with developing continuing education training materials, offering evidence-based therapies, adult learning and teaching, and suicide prevention. Candidates with prior training and experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP) and/or Problem Solving Therapy for Suicide Prevention (PST-SP) are strongly preferred. This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP), which is based in Bethesda, MD. The Military Behavioral Health Psychologist will assist with activities related to CDP’s mission, which 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. The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) provides administrative and management support to the Center. 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 (HJF) provides administrative and management support to the Center. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a suicide prevention subject matter expert for the VA-SAFEGUARD project and across the Center, contributing where needed.
• Develops and delivers suicide prevention presentations, workshops, and other curriculum-based learning tools in online and in-person delivery formats, to include presenting multi-day, evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) workshops. Additional areas of focus are military culture and military/deployment-related behavioral health issues.
• Creates and provides consultation services to military and civilian behavioral health providers trained by CDP to provide continued learning support and ensure evidence-based psychotherapy practices are being used with fidelity.
• Ensures that workshops and consultation materials are updated regularly by performing frequent literature reviews on evidence-based psychology practices, telehealth, and consultation with national subject matter experts. Makes necessary changes, additions, and updates to educational materials as needed. Coordinates with military and civilian experts to organize education materials.
• Serves as an active member and/or lead on Center-level special interest groups and assists with projects/programs.
• Contributes to CDP’s subject matter expert blog posts, podcasts, videos, infographics, asynchronous training materials, and other additional educational activities as needed. Prepares scholarly manuscripts for publication and presents at national and/or international conferences to disseminate the work conducted by the Center.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Candidates should be knowledgeable and experienced in the area of suicide prevention, with training/experience using an evidence-based treatment protocol for suicide prevention (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention [CBT-SP], Problem Solving Therapy for Suicide Prevention [PST-SP]) preferred.
• Candidates should have experience delivering professional presentations to adult learners, including experience with curriculum development of presentations and other materials for adult continuing education.
• Knowledge of evidence-based military behavioral health care and suicide prevention literature, especially as it relates to veterans.
• Subject matter expertise in EBPs and suicide prevention includes the ability to integrate the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of patient characteristics, culture, and preferences, such that the candidate is able to provide training and consultation that is empirically sound as well as culturally competent, inclusive, and accessible across a wide variety of contexts.
• Excellent communication skills including writing appropriate reports, articles, white papers, and providing presentations to large audiences.

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