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Job Summary

The Department of Creative Arts Therapies at Drexel University seeks a qualified Dance/Movement Therapy Interventionist to support an NIH-funded, multisite randomized controlled trial, Project MOVE WELL: Moving for Whole-Person Health, Engagement, Life, and Longevity.
The study examines the effects of online group mindfulness-based dance/movement therapy (M-DMT) on physical activity and whole-person health among older adults.
The Interventionist will work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team to refine, prepare, and deliver a structured 12-week online group M-DMT intervention. The position involves intervention development, group facilitation, session preparation and documentation, study-related communications, and participation in intervention fidelity and quality-assurance activities.
The successful candidate will have experience facilitating dance/movement therapy groups, working with older adults, and adapting movement-based interventions to accommodate participants with varying physical abilities.

Essential Functions

• Intervention Development and Preparation
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator to refine and optimize the existing M-DMT intervention protocol for the current research study.
• Review and prepare session plans, intervention materials, and related resources.
• Develop or refine participant self-practice materials, including prerecorded movement and mindfulness-based activities, as needed.
• Participate in intervention-specific training, rehearsals, and competency assessments before study implementation.
• Prepare for each intervention session in accordance with the study protocol. Intervention Delivery
• Facilitate weekly 60-minute M-DMT group sessions remotely using Zoom.
• Deliver the standardized 12-week intervention in accordance with the study protocol and intervention manual.
• Adapt movement activities appropriately to support participant safety and accessibility while maintaining intervention fidelity. 
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and engaging therapeutic group environment for older adults.
• Collaborate with designated study staff to address participant needs, technical challenges, and other issues affecting intervention delivery. Documentation and Research Coordination
• Complete session-related documentation and notes in a timely manner.
• Document relevant intervention adaptations, participant concerns, and safety-related observations according to study procedures.
• Participate in study team meetings, intervention planning discussions, and study-related communications. 
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and designated research staff on intervention fidelity monitoring, feedback, and retraining as needed. 
• Support intervention-related quality improvement and problem-solving throughout the study.
• Provide intervention-specific consultation during study analysis, interpretation, and dissemination activities, as requested. -

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Dance/Movement Therapy 
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience. 
• Experience facilitating dance/movement therapy groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work with older adults and individuals with varying levels of physical functioning.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to follow a structured intervention protocol and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary research team.
• Commitment to participant safety, confidentiality, and ethical research practices.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time per diem position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.