Behavioral Health Program Coordinator

The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-timeBehavioral Health Program Coordinatorto join the UCLA Aftercare Program. This outpatient program provides psychiatric services to individuals with recent-onset schizophrenia, combined with voluntary participation in research protocols. Primary responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and assist in intervention meetings facilitated by program coaches and trainers
• Organize and lead computer-based cognitive training programs
• Co-facilitate weekly Bridging Groups with psychology practicum students and interns, including training them to serve as co-facilitators
• Collaborate with aerobic exercise instructor to train practicum students and interns in administering motivation and physical activity measures, including questionnaires and cognitive training recordings
• Train and supervise graduate students in using automated text-messaging programs and moderate online social therapy platforms for patients
• Screen, interview, and select program applicants
• Manage data collection, track progress, and oversee data file organization for cognitive training measures
• Monitor attendance records and ensure accurate documentation
• Participate in developing and delivering oral and written reports on research outcomes

Advanced degree in a behavioral health field (MSW, MFT, PhD, PsyD)

Valid CA license in a behavioral health discipline

Experience or training in cognitive remediation, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and other interventions

Prior experience supervising psychology undergraduates, practicum students, and/or clinical psychology interns

Clinical experience working with individuals with severe mental illness, with an understanding of related clinical issues

Familiarity with implementation of clinical research protocols

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)

Ability to adapt to departmental and patient scheduling needs