Licensed Therapist

Active professional license in good standing in at least one of the following:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)

Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to remain calm and professional in dynamic or high-pressure environments.

Experience conducting therapeutic conversations, crisis support, or behavioral health interventions.

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations and multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience supporting research studies, user research, clinical trials, or human-subject research.
• Familiarity with simulation-based training environments.
• Experience working with performers, actors, healthcare professionals, first responders, or technology organizations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles.
• Experience with participant safety monitoring and debrief facilitation.

Seeking licensed mental health professionals to support engineers, researchers, and professional actors participating in real-world simulation studies and research initiatives.

Hired individuals will play a critical role in maintaining participant well-being, monitoring emotional and psychological safety, and providing support during complex, high-intensity, or emotionally demanding simulation environments.

Therapists will collaborate closely with research teams, operational staff, and actors to ensure simulations are conducted ethically, safely, and effectively while promoting a positive participant experience.

Part Time

Schedule:

2-3 full days per week (between Mon – Saturday)

Hours:

9AM-6PM

Project Duration:
August - October 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and wellness guidance to professional actors and research participants before, during, and after simulation activities.
• Monitor participant well-being throughout research studies and identify individuals who may require intervention or additional support.
• Conduct brief wellness check-ins, debrief sessions, and emotional recovery conversations following simulations.
• Advise research and engineering teams on participant safety considerations and best practices.
• Assess and respond appropriately to emotional distress, anxiety, fatigue, or other participant concerns.
• Support the development of protocols that promote psychological safety during testing and simulation exercises.
• Document observations and maintain records in accordance with applicable ethical, legal, and privacy standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve participant experience and study design.