Careers Job Description
General Description
The Center for HIV/AIDS Educational Studies and Training (CHEST) of Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY) is hiring for a full-time Clinical Coordinator. CHEST (www.chestnyc.org) is an internationally recognized multidisciplinary research center which blends academic and community-based work focused on sexual health, HIV/AIDS, LGBT issues, and substance use. CHEST is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including racial/ethnic and sexual/gender minorities.
Other Duties
The Clinical Coordinator will work with participants enrolled in various NIH funded research studies that focus on sexual behavioral health, substance use and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. The Clinical Coordinator works closely with the Clinical Director on day to day operations, and will be part of the CHEST Clinical Team. The Clinical Coordinator will deliver Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral interventions in the context of randomized clinical trials and comparative effectiveness trials; assist the Clinical Director and Lead Clinician with various trainings, supervision and clinical consultation with community providers as well as CHEST staff and complete other administrative and project related tasks and duties as required.
Qualifications
An advanced degree in a mental health field (e.g., MA, MSW, ABD/PhD). Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is essential. Previous work providing counseling or support services to the LGBT population, and previous work in a healthcare, medical, or research setting is highly desired. Licensed supervision will be available. Full-time preferred but part-time commitments will also be considered. The Clinical Coordinator will have competence in Motivational Interviewing and the ability to conceptualize cases from a cognitive behavioral perspective; excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.); work independently while managing multiple tasks; Training and supervision experience preferred. Bilingual applicants (Spanish and English) strongly encouraged apply.
More information about CHEST can be found at http://www.chestnyc.org.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be directly contacted.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
CHEST
Full Time
Depends on Qualifications
Feb 27, 2018 (Or Until Filled)