What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Specialist position at NCIRE?
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. The base salary actually offered to a successful candidate will take into account various relevant and non-discriminatory business factors including, without limitation, the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, and skills, and education, as well as internal equity considerations. A successful candidate may also be eligible to earn additional compensation including bonuses.
NCIRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position requires access to United States Government research under the Veterans Administration. Per Veterans Administration regulations surrounding access to US research, qualified US Citizens will be selected over other individuals eligible to work in the United States. If you are eligible to work in the United States, you may still be considered for this position but only if no qualified US citizens apply.
Salary : $39 - $82
