Hourly Clinical Research Interventionist | School of Medicine, Family Medicine

Position Responsibilities

We are looking for a health behavior educator, specifically with some knowledge and background in substance use, addictions, or tobacco control/smoking cessation.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has a smoke and tobacco-free campus policy that applies to all university property, including indoor and outdoor spaces. The policy aims to reduce tobacco use and tobacco-related litter and fire hazards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent applicable combination of training, education and experience
• >1+ year required in behavioral health counseling, substance addictions, and/or behavior change
• [BB1]Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, social media
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Tobacco Treatment Specialist trained or certified
• Able to work some hours on weekend or after 5pm for phone/telehealth counseling only.

This position is open until filled.

ORP Eligible: No

This is a restricted position with no set end date continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Please note that if you are employed as a university employee working in any of the health system's facilities, you will need to follow VCU Health System policies, which will include but will not be limited to, vaccination requirements.

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Typical Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Physical Demands Light Lifting ( Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs) Marginal
Heavy Lifting (>50 lbs) Marginal
Pushing/Pulling Marginal
Standing Marginal
Sitting Marginal
Repetitive Motion Marginal
Walking Marginal
Climbing Marginal
Reaching Marginal
Bending Marginal
Environmental Conditions Extreme heat/cold N/A
Extreme Noise N/A
Vibrations N/A
Fumes N/A
Mists/gases N/A
Emotional Demands Fast pace Essential
Average Pace Essential
Multiple Stimuli Essential
Intense Customer Interaction Essential
Frequent Change Essential
Cognitive/Sensory Demands Memory Essential
Reasoning Essential
Hearing Essential
Reading Essential
Analyzing Essential
Logic Essential
Verbal Communication Essential
Written Communication Essential