Job Posting Title:
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate V - School Suicide Prevention Lead - Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health
• Hiring Department:
Office of the Associate Dean for Research
• Position Open To:
All Applicants
• Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
• FLSA Status:
Exempt
• Earliest Start Date:
Oct 15, 2024
• Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2026
• Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
• Job Details:
General Notes
This is a grant-funded position and reassignment will be based upon performance, progress toward research goals and continuation of funding. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Purpose
This Social Science/Humanities Research Associate V position will lead the development of suicide prevention, intervention and post-intervention training resources; training regional staff within the K-12 education system as trainers.
Responsibilities
• Lead the development of multiple training curricula and resources to enhance the skills and competencies of school staff, including school counselors and mental health providers.
• Coordinate the provision and conduct training activities, such as workshops and webinars, to the identified audience.
• Provide subject matter expertise. Contribute to the development of resources for school-based interventions and supports to address student non-academic needs.
• Support collaboration with project partners and regional staff by establishing and maintaining strong, positive relationships.
• Participate in team meetings and support team efforts.
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree in social work or related field with at least 6 years of related experience OR Bachelor's Degree with at least 8 years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written skills. Excellent attention to detail. Experience with the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Values the contributions of others in the work environment. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral Degree in social work or related field with at least 4 years of related experience. Licensure or license eligible in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy. At least 4 years experience providing training and/or consultation on suicide prevention best practices. Experience with suicide prevention best practices, including but not limited to screening with evidence-based tools and safety planning. Experience working in or with K-12 school systems.
Salary Range
$80,000 - $82,500 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Work Shift
• M-F, Flexible between 8am-6pm
Required Materials
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportun
Location: Austin, TX
Posted: Oct. 8, 2024, 7:53 p.m.
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