Assistant Professor Psychedelic Therapy Research and Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP)
Assistant Professor
Psychedelic Therapy Research and Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP)
Job Summary: Assistant Professor to serve as a full-time psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University in the School of Medicine working on clinical research focused on psychedelic assisted therapy and working with EHVP. We have been conducting clinical research on MDMA and psilocybin therapy for several years and recently received two DOD grants focused on investigating MDMA + massed Prolonged Exposure therapy as well as state funding focused on psilocybin assisted therapy. Duties of this position would include work as a therapist and assessor on these studies as well as being involved in data analysis and publication. We are members of the Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality (https://psychedelics.emory.edu/) with many ongoing collaborations. As such there are opportunities to collaborate in this research as well.
The psychologist will work with the interdisciplinary team of EHVP to provide clinical services, conduct clinical research, and supervise postdoctoral fellows and trainees in the conduct of care and research. EHVP provides clinical services to post-9/11 veterans and service members at no cost to the patient as part of the Warrior Care Network. Clinical duties include assessment of veterans referred to the EHVP and providing evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, SUD, and TBI. EHVP provides care in an innovative intensive outpatient program (IOP) which draws patients from across the country to receive intensive therapy daily for two weeks. EHVP has many opportunities for clinical research that the applicant could be involved in, including research focused on rTMS, TDCS, biomarkers, psychophysiological paradigms including fear extinction assessed via fear potentiated startle, and a large dataset with a wide array of clinical and self-report variables and will have access to many opportunities for analysis, publication, and grant writing.
Ideal candidates would have training and experience with evidence based therapy. Training and experience with psychedelic therapy would be viewed favorably but is not a requirement, as we will provide this training and ongoing supervision and consultation. The responsibilities for this position will include some or all of the following: academic leadership, teaching, mentoring, research, publications, clinical practice, citizenship, and administrative responsibilities. There are additional position-specific duties that may change with each academic year through discussions with the Program Director, Dr. Barbara Rothbaum, Department Chair, and/or the School of Medicine Dean. Faculty will be reviewed and evaluated on performance and execution of both general and position-specific duties.
Specific Job Responsibilities May Include:
Academic Leadership:
- Provide leadership and management in supporting the missions and goals of the Department and Service Line in education, research, patient care, and service.
Teaching:
- Provide clinical supervision to psychology and social work trainees and to psychiatric residents; support and facilitate the educational programs of the Department, School of Medicine, and University.
Mentoring:
- Advise students, staff, and junior faculty by spending time and guiding individuals regarding academic, curricular and career matters.
Research:
- Conduct work to create and add to knowledge. Dissemination and peer review are critical to research productivity.
- Attain and manage funds appropriately to sustain research endeavors.
Publications:
- Publications that may focus on an array of topics of interest to the candidate including psychedelic therapy, PTSD risk and treatment response, translational science, and best practices in the care of veterans.
Clinical Practice:
- Provide excellent and appropriate patient care at all clinical/hospital sites while ensuring compliance with all policies and regulations on patient care and billing.
- Adhere to clinical practice obligations for revenue generation in the provision of care.
- Participate in quality improvement endeavors.
Citizenship:
- Serve as a role model for others.
- Provide academic and professional expertise to serve the Department, profession, community, nation, and the world.
- Participate on committees for the University, WCN, and Affiliate Institutions.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Ensure continuing professional development.
- Complete all administrative requirements in accordance with the needs of the Department and School of Medicine. This may include completing forms and information, compliance paperwork, performance management tools for staff, authoring letters and developing other communication, and completing service assignments.
- Supporting recruitment efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree
- PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
- Professional licensure
- Licensed or license eligible in Georgia
- Records of accomplishments
- Experience working with veterans.
- Experience with patients with PTSD, TBI, SUD, anxiety, and depression
- Publications
- Evidence of academic achievement
- Communication
- Ability to communicate clearly in English
- Team Building
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary care team
Desired: Experience in clinical research, exposure therapy, treatment of PTSD and associated comorbidities, and/or working with veterans, interest in psychedelic therapy and clinical research.
To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Liza Zwiebach, Clinical Director of EHVP, at liza.zwiebach@emory.edu, and complete the application at
Interviews are conducted and offers are made on a rolling basis, so early application is strongly encouraged.
Please direct any questions to Dr. Zwiebach at liza.zwiebach@emory.edu.
Additional Details:
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
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