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SummaryThe Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Research Area Specialist Associate to serve as a Research Interviewer/Therapist to support NIH and VA funded research projects focusing on suicide prevention. The studies are conducted in inpatient psychiatric settings at Michigan Medicine and the Ann Arbor VA hospitals and will be conducted through 2029. The NIH funded study will involve interviews with adults hospitalized following a suicide attempt to identify warning signs for suicide attempts. The VA clinical trial will test the effectiveness of a brief therapeutic intervention (that the successful candidate will deliver) for reducing suicide risk following hospital discharge.
In this role, you will work in an exciting environment which provides support for professional growth activities, opportunities to connect and collaborate with other research therapists/interventionists and research teams within the University of Michigan and the VA, and potential opportunities to submit and present at professional conferences in collaboration with Principal Investigator and research team. Notably, they will be doing work that has a real impact on patients' lives.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

• Deliver an app-based intervention for a federally funded study on suicidal thoughts and behaviors to research participants. This would involve delivering and recording the 1 session intervention, the control condition, and two follow-up calls providing appropriate resources and information for the intervention group.
• Conduct structured and semi-structured study interviews and assessments.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments when appropriate as per study protocol.
• Provide clinical coverage for research activities and guidance to research assistants when questions arise.
• Conduct medical chart review and data abstractions.
• Assist with coverage of research activities as needed, such as participant recruitment and consenting.
• Other administrative duties as needed.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related field.

Desired Qualifications*

• A Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Licensure as a MSW (LMSW; please indicate licensure status in cover letter).
• Experience conducting research interviews and assessments (SCID, SIDP, Timeline Follow-Back, Scale for Suicide Ideation).
• Experience working in Emergency Department, Psychiatric Inpatient Unit, and/or VA clinical setting.
• Experience with high-risk populations/topics (suicide, mental health) and understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Experience (in either a clinical or research capacity) with patients who have had recent suicidal thoughts or attempts and/or with Veteran populations.
• Comfort discussing sensitive topics with vulnerable populations.
• Ability to work independently with minimum direction and seek guidance when appropriate; use time efficiently; and take initiative to problem-solve.

Work Schedule
This a full time position.
Work Locations
This is a hybrid position with in person location in Ann Arbor.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
E-Verify
The University of Michigan participates with the federal EVerify system. Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system. This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.