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Interventionist

Role overview

Summary

The part-time Interventionist role at Brown University involves delivering group interventions aimed at weight management and smoking cessation. You will work with a research team, conducting sessions remotely and ensuring adherence to the research protocol while providing support to participants.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in counseling or clinical psychology or health related field.
  • 1 – 2 years of clinical experience.
  • Prior data collection experience and knowledge of research methodology expected.
  • Ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary research team.
  • Preferred: Experience with smoking cessation and behavioral weight loss

Responsibilities

  • Deliver group interventions focused on weight management and smoking cessation remotely via videoconference.
  • Conduct individual check-in sessions with participants regarding their intervention progress.
  • Prepare for each session by reviewing participant handouts and the facilitator guide.
  • Meet regularly with the investigator for supervision and feedback on intervention delivery.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Reliability

About the company

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Brown University

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Located in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States. Brown is an independent, coeducational Ivy League institution comprising undergraduate and graduate programs, plus the Alpert Medical School, School of Public Health, School of Engineering, and the School of Professional Studies. With its talented and motivated student body and accomplished faculty, Brown is a leading research university that maintains a particular commitment to exceptional undergraduate instruction. Brown’s vibrant, diverse community consists of about 6,200 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, 490 medical school students, more than 5,000 summer, visiting, and online students, and over 700 faculty members. Brown students come from all 50 states and more than 115 countries. Undergraduates pursue bachelor’s degrees in more than 70 concentrations, ranging from Egyptology to cognitive neuroscience. Anything’s possible at Brown—the university’s commitment to undergraduate freedom means students must take responsibility as architects of their courses of study. Brown University has 51 doctoral programs and 28 master’s programs. The broad scope of options vary from interdisciplinary opportunities in molecular pharmacology and physiology to a master’s program in acting and directing through the Brown/Trinity Repertory Consortium. Around the world, nearly 90,000 Brown alumni are - in the words of Brown’s charter - leading lives of “usefulness and reputation” in every imaginable field of endeavor. Through events around the globe, reunions on campus, career resources, a host of online connections, and other services, the Brown Alumni Association fosters and supports a vibrant alumni community, wherever its members may be.

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Job description

Job Description:


Job Description

Position Purpose:

The part-time Interventionist will work with a research team at the Brown University School of Public Health and will be responsible for delivering group interventions focused on weight management and smoking cessation to individuals who smoke cigarettes and meet criteria for obesity.


The interventionist is expected to conduct two (2) to four (4) group intervention sessions weekly and brief individual check-in with participants related to their intervention progress.  The interventionist is expected to meet with participants for individual make-up sessions as needed. These sessions will be focused on health education, weight management, or smoking cessation. All sessions will be delivered remotely via videoconference.


The interventionist will review participant handouts and the facilitator guide in preparation of intervention delivery. The interventionist will be trained in the intervention by the study principal investigator. All intervention materials will be provided. The interventionist will prepare thoroughly for each session in order to deliver the intervention with fidelity according to the research protocol


The interventionist will meet with the investigator for regular supervision and feedback on intervention delivery. They will be expected to discuss the delivery of the intervention including challenges, areas of strength, and areas for improvement. Review of intervention delivery will be guided by fidelity checklists to ensure that the intervention is being delivered consistently.


This position is remote eligible. The hours of this position may range from 10 and up to 20 hours weekly.


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


This is a fixed-term position with a current end date of 4/30/2027, which may be extended based upon available funding.


Job Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in counseling or clinical psychology or health related field, with 1 – 2 years of clinical experience
  • Experience with smoking cessation and behavioral weight loss preferred
  • Prior data collection experience and knowledge of research methodology expected
  • Ability to work well with multi-disciplinary research team.
  • Demonstrates respect for research participants’ autonomy and confidentiality.
  • Flexibility with scheduling intervention sessions and willingness to work evenings.
  • Demonstrates strong self-direction, reliability, organizational skills, and initiative with a high degree of autonomy in a remote work environment.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-11-02

Job Posting Title:

Interventionist

Department:

Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Remote

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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