Research Psychologist

Research Psychologist

The Parsons Research Center for Psychedelic Healing conducts clinical trials of

psychedelic-assisted therapies for a range of indications with civilians and veterans. Our

research takes place at our Center on the upper west side of Manhattan and the James J

Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx. We are seeking a Research Psychologist to join our

team and contribute to the implementation and development of research studies on

psychedelic assisted therapy. The Psychologist will conduct diagnostic evaluations,

provide psychedelic assisted therapy, and support study trial operations. There will be

opportunities to contribute to manuscript preparation. This position will provide the

opportunity for training and clinical experience in the provision of psychedelic therapy (e.g.,

MDMA, psilocybin).

• Function as individual or co-therapist for patients engaging in psychedelic-assisted therapies, including preparation, treatment and integration sessions
• Conduct structured psychiatric clinical assessments (e.g., SCID, MINI)
• Support study operations and other research tasks as needed
• Work collaboratively with Center team, including clinical and research staff

• 2+ years of experience
• NYS licensure
• Experience conducting structured psychiatric clinical assessments (e.g., SCID, MINI)
• Excellent therapeutic, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Attention to detail and documentation with accountability and compliance with required procedures
• Flexibility, collaborative stance, able to adapt to changing procedures and context
• Able to work in a team and independently

• Completion of a psychedelic assisted therapy training program
• Experience conducting psychedelic-assisted therapy or working with patients in non-ordinary states of consciousness
• Expertise in PTSD and trauma-related conditions
• Experience working in human subject research
• Knowledge of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and GDP (Good Documentation Practice)

Work location:

the Research Psychologist will work onsite at both Center locations in Manhattan and the Bronx. Some remote work may be allowed on an ad hoc basis.