Mental Health Counselor/ Social Worker Research Associate

Mental Health Counselor/ Social Worker Research Associate

Brown University

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Job Description:

The Mental Health Counselor/ Social Worker Research Associate
within the School of Public Health will report directly to the
Principal Investigator within the Hassenfeld Institute. This
position will work on the school screening project, Mood Check,
traveling to schools in Rhode Island and Massachusetts to conduct
educational sessions with students, conduct follow-up assessments
with adolescents who report symptoms of depression, and connect
with caregivers and school personnel to provide feedback regarding
adolescents' depression risk. The Mood Check clinicians do not
offer counseling services beyond the interaction during the
screening.

This position is a part-time job working up to 15 hours per week.
The incumbent will conduct research screening and clinical
assessments, follow-up interviews, and motivational interviews in
English and Spanish with study participants and with their
parents/guardians in English and Spanish. This position will work
primarily on a district- and foundation-funded school screening
program. This position is responsible for supporting student
populations within school districts that are primarily
Spanish-speaking. The successful candidate must demonstrate the
ability to ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate
engagement with students, families, and school personnel to meet
the program's research and clinical objectives.

The Mental Health Counselor/ Social Worker Research Associate will
be required to be licensed in Rhode Island (with a willingness to
apply for Mass. licensure upon request). This individual will work
closely with members of the research and program teams to address
clinical needs of study participants, and to comply with research
protocols, and will adhere to study and program timelines and
deliverables. In addition, this individual may provide periodic
evening clinical coverage for the study team.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker Research
Associate, the position serves as a School-Based Mental Health
Screener within our university's research center, and will play a
critical role in promoting mental wellness among school-aged
children. The position's expertise in mental health counseling and
social work will be utilized to conduct comprehensive screenings
and assessments in school or research settings, contributing
valuable data to research initiatives aimed at understanding and
addressing mental health challenges in youth populations. This role
offers a unique opportunity to integrate clinical practice with
research, making a meaningful impact on the mental health and
well-being of students while contributing to advancements in the
field of youth mental health.

There are different aspects to the position, which are primarily
divided by academic year (Oct-May) and summer (June-September).
While in schools for Mood Check, there will be a lot of travel and
evening phone calls. During the other months, this individual will
focus on research studies, which do not include travel. Ability to
travel independently up to 4 days per week to regional sites within
1.25 hours of the Providence metro area.

This is a hybrid position.

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

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 3/31/2027,
which may be extended based upon available funding.

Education and Experience:

Master's degree required in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or
a related field, with 2-5 years of clinical experience. Current
independent licensure as a mental health counselor (LMHC) and/or
clinical social worker (LCSW). Experience working with children and
adolescents in school or clinical settings.

Job Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to engage professionally with students and

families in Spanish-speaking educational environments.

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Competency in documenting clinical observations and assessment
findings in English based on interviews conducted in Spanish.

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Demonstrated skill in conducting outreach and follow-up calls in
Spanish to engage families in the screening and referral
process.

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Ability to serve as a linguistic bridge between the research team
and Spanish-speaking community stakeholders to facilitate project
goals and participant retention.

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Strong communication skills, in both written and verbal formats,
and including under short deadlines.

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Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and
maintain relationships with a diverse range of partnerships.

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Excellent technical clinical skills. All clinical interviews and
documentation are conducted in REDCap (REDCap is a secure,
web-based database that is HIPAA- and FERPA-compliant that is also
used for our research studies).

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Must be able to accurately write and report analyses and review
summaries.

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Must be observant and self-motivated, able to think critically and
problem solve. The position requires highly developed time
management skills.

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Must possess a valid driver's license and access to a reliable
vehicle for travel to off-site locations. This position requires
site visits as frequently as four (4) times per week within a
1.25-hour travel distance of Providence, RI."

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Ability to travel independently up to 4 days per week to regional
sites within 1.25 hours of Providence.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at
Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-03-17

Job Posting Title:

Mental Health Counselor/ Social Worker Research Associate

Department:

Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

15

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines:

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.

Still Have Questions?

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

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits
discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's
race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under
applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs,
and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals
on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University
maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with
applicable law.

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