Program Therapist at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36294

Working Title:
Program Therapist

Position Grade:
12

Position Summary:
The Internal Medicine Clinical Trials Unit is seeking a Research Program Therapist to support clinical research initiatives. This position plays a key role in delivering behavioral interventions to research participants across New Mexico in accordance with IRB-approved study protocols.

The Research Program Therapist will conduct intervention sessions in English and/or Spanish via telehealth or phone, ensuring fidelity to study protocols and high-quality participant engagement. The therapist will practice under their applicable professional license (psychology, counseling, or social work) and maintain all required ethical and regulatory standards.
This role requires cultural sensitivity and the ability to effectively engage with diverse populations.

Flexibility in scheduling is essential, as sessions may occur mornings, evenings, or weekends based on participant availability. The therapist will collaborate closely with the research team to ensure accurate documentation, protocol adherence, and timely communication. Assist with ongoing administrative aspects of the study including documentation of the clinical contact (intake and progress notes) and communication with the research team regarding the participants. If interested, therapist may assist with literature reviews, writing and editing manuscripts, editing grants.

This is a hybrid position, with remote work dependent on participant needs and study requirements. The role is part-time, approximately 10-20 hours per week.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

Department:
IM Clinical Trials Unit CTU (852X)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Part-Time
Term End Date:
06/30/2026

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
4/13/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application includes:1) Cover letter 2) Resume3) List of at least 3 supervisory referencesMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications:

• CBT Certified
• Fluent in Spanish; both verbal and written
• Able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Able to work flexible work hours before and after standard clinic hours of 0800-1700.