Research Specialist

NCIRESan Francisco, CA, USA

30+ days ago

Job type

Part-time

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Position Definition :

This position is for a Research Specialist for performing and supervising comprehensive clinical assessment, including diagnostic interviews for study inclusion / exclusion, symptom-based interviews, and / or cognitive assessments for research studies on schizophrenia and psychosis risk, with a focus on working with youth at clinical high risk for psychosis. This is a part-time intermittent assignment working on an as needed basis.

Essential Functions :

Conducts comprehensive clinical research assessments for clinical and neuroimaging research studies of youth at risk for psychosis
Writes summary vignettes, participate in diagnostic consensus meetings, share feedback and recommendations with patients, families, and referring providers
Collaborates with project coordinator, principal investigator on aspects of research study management (e.g., determination of participant eligibility, coordination of follow-up assessments)
May also supervise clinical assessments of psychology trainees or research staff

Job Requirements :

Possession of a masters or doctoral level degree in psychology or related field

Experience with administering psychiatric diagnostic interviews (e.g., Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5)

Prefer ability to work evening and / or weekend schedules when necessary due to participant availability

Familiarity working with standard software programs for research (e.g., MS word, Excel, Power Point)

Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills

Prefer prior experience conducting research with patients and collaborating with health service providers

Prefer prior experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals with mental health problems, particularly serious mental health conditions such as psychosis.

Able to work well with others including the principal investigator and other research colleagues, study staff, medical students, residents and post-doctoral fellows

The hourly range for this position is $39.04 - $81.84.