Job Description
Seeking licensed mental health professionals to support engineers, researchers, and professional actors participating in real-world simulation studies and research initiatives.
Hired individuals will play a critical role in maintaining participant well-being, monitoring emotional and psychological safety, and providing support during complex, high-intensity, or emotionally demanding simulation environments.
Therapists will collaborate closely with research teams, operational staff, and actors to ensure simulations are conducted ethically, safely, and effectively while promoting a positive participant experience.
Part Time Schedule: 2-3 full days per week (between Mon – Saturday)
Project Duration: August - October
Key Responsibilities
• Provide emotional support and wellness guidance to professional actors and research participants before, during, and after simulation activities.
• Monitor participant well-being throughout research studies and identify individuals who may require intervention or additional support.
• Conduct brief wellness check-ins, debrief sessions, and emotional recovery conversations following simulations.
• Advise research and engineering teams on participant safety considerations and best practices.
• Assess and respond appropriately to emotional distress, anxiety, fatigue, or other participant concerns.
• Support the development of protocols that promote psychological safety during testing and simulation exercises.
• Document observations and maintain records in accordance with applicable ethical, legal, and privacy standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve participant experience and study design.
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Required Skills & Experience
• Active professional license in good standing in at least one of the following:
o Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
o Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
o Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
o Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
o Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)
• Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in dynamic or high-pressure environments.
• Experience conducting therapeutic conversations, crisis support, or behavioral health interventions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations and multidisciplinary teams.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience supporting research studies, user research, clinical trials, or human-subject research.
• Familiarity with simulation-based training environments.
• Experience working with performers, actors, healthcare professionals, first responders, or technology organizations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles.
• Experience with participant safety monitoring and debrief facilitation.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.