Mental Health Provider / Psychedelic Therapist Facilitator, PRN (Contract)
CenExel
Summary
Responsible for clinical work with patients by providing psychedelic-assisted therapy for various clinical research trials.
Job description
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Provides therapeutic support for participants in psychedelic clinical studies.
- Ensures proper preparation leading up to the treatment session, physical and psychological safety during the session, and supports the integration of the experience after the session in accordance with pharmaceutical sponsor study protocol.
- Therapist/Facilitator will report any potential contraindications for participation in the study that may arise during therapist visits that would need to be communicated to the Principal Investigator to determine the participants continued eligibility.
- Completes all required training per protocol and attends meetings essential to the role.
- Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skills
- License - Current unrestricted professional license and good professional standing with no history of suspension, professional misconduct, or disciplinary actions.
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in both English and Spanish.
- Possesses one of the following credentials: Psychologist (PhD, PsyD), Social Worker (MSW), Mental Health Counselor (MA, MS), Marriage and Family Therapist (MA, MS), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
- Clinical experience with direct patient care in areas that require counseling.
- Empathic and abiding presence – have experience in altered states of consciousness.
- Trust enhancement - facilitation of trust in the process.
- Spiritual intelligence - comfortable and open to others religious/spiritual orientations.
- Knowledge of the effects of psychedelics - basic understanding of mechanism of action, typical timing of onset, and duration.
- Self-awareness and ethical integrity.
- Proficiency in complimentary techniques (mindfulness, guided meditation, breathing practices).
- Possesses the experience and wisdom to understand the degree of activity of the role and generally not act as an 'inactive sitter' or 'overactive guide' but can act in either of these roles as required.
- Ability to stay relaxed and grounded in the presence of intense anxiety and other emotions that may be expressed emotionally or physically.
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Working Conditions
- Indoor, Office environment.
- Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking.
- Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
- Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted professional license and good professional standing with no history of suspension, professional misconduct, or disciplinary actions.
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in both English and Spanish.
- Possesses one of the following credentials: Psychologist (PhD, PsyD), Social Worker (MSW), Mental Health Counselor (MA, MS), Marriage and Family Therapist (MA, MS), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
- Clinical experience with direct patient care in areas that require counseling.
- Empathic and abiding presence – have experience in altered states of consciousness.
- Trust enhancement - facilitation of trust in the process.
- Spiritual intelligence - comfortable and open to others religious/spiritual orientations.
- Knowledge of the effects of psychedelics - basic understanding of mechanism of action, typical timing of onset, and duration.
- Self-awareness and ethical integrity.
- Proficiency in complimentary techniques (mindfulness, guided meditation, breathing practices).
- Possesses the experience and wisdom to understand the degree of activity of the role and generally not act as an 'inactive sitter' or 'overactive guide' but can act in either of these roles as required.
- Ability to stay relaxed and grounded in the presence of intense anxiety and other emotions that may be expressed emotionally or physically.
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Company overview
CenExel is a leading integrated clinical research site network operating across major metropolitan areas throughout the United States. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company operates 18 Centers of Excellence that collectively represent over 40 years of clinical research experience. CenExel specializes in providing comprehensive clinical trial services to pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, and clinical research organizations, with particular expertise in central nervous system (CNS) disorders and early-phase clinical research. The company's nationwide network delivers deep scientific expertise, premium data quality, operational efficiencies, and exceptional patient engagement to drive successful clinical trial outcomes. With more than 1,200 employees across its network, CenExel focuses on accelerating the development of life-changing therapies through its patient-centered approach and commitment to research excellence. The company serves as a strategic partner for sponsors seeking to optimize clinical trial performance, from site selection through study close-out, while maintaining rigorous standards for patient care and scientific integrity.