Part-Time Student Research Clinician

Department

PSYCHIATRY (IN-PSYC-IUINA)

Job Summary

The Part-Time Student Research Clinician delivers telehealth treatments being tested in randomized controlled trials directed by Dr. Janet Lydecker and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The behavioral treatments are evidence-based, well-regarded treatments for adolescents and adults with binge-eating disorder and/or obesity.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical assessments (screenings)
• Provides behavioral treatments for patients with eating disorders (binge-eating disorder) and/or obesity, including nutrition and physical activity and considerations
• Delivers treatments by telehealth
• May attend some in-person trainings

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Experience or training in a health-related profession (i.e., psychology, mental health, social work, nursing, physician assisting (PA), exercise science, nutrition, or public health)
• Experience in clinical-research recruitment and assessment

Preferred

• Training in behavioral treatment for adolescent obesity/binge eating
• Training in issues confronting patients with eating disorders and obesity

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills

Working Conditions / Demands

The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Group supervision via Zoom or Microsoft Teams is required.

Some in-person training may be required.

Additional Information

This is an excellent experience and opportunity to learn advanced and highly marketable clinical skills.

Clinicians will receive formal training and ongoing, weekly 1-hour supervision from Dr. Lydecker.

Regular supervision provided by the Department of Psychiatry psychology faculty.

Preference will be given to those who want to renew for Spring semester.

Work Hours

Minimum commitment of 8-10 hours per week for the fall semester with up to 29 hours per week available. Schedule is flexible depending on clinical flow and clinician preferences.

Most patients prefer to be seen between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

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