Research Assistant, Psychiatry (per diem)

Position: Research Assistant, Psychiatry (STEPPS/RESTORE Studies) Location: Boston, MA Schedule: Per Diem, REMOTE POSITION SUMMARY: This position is part of a study entitled, “Stepped Care for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),” which aims to provide a stepped care model for PTSD in BMC primary care patients 18+. The Research Assistant will assist with data collection by conducting clinical interviews and administering surveys; participant scheduling and correspondence; reviewing recorded clinical interviews; and attending team meetings. Duties include recruitment of individuals with PTSD, pre-screening/scheduling, data collection through interviews, surveys, and electronic medical record data extraction, and coordination of study visits and meetings associated with conduct of a clinical trial study. The RA will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across primary care and psychiatry. There will also be opportunities to collaborate on posters and papers, if interested. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Recruits individuals to participate in the study; conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures & protocols, and obtaining informed consent of participants. Identify participants with significant clinical concerns and relays this information to the Principal Investigator. Conducts clinical assessments as part of the research study. Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts. Administers questionnaires and assists study participants in navigating through questionnaires. Reviews the data collection forms for each participant for completion and quality; checks work of junior staff performing data entry to ensure timely and accurate entry (reviews protocols, abstracts secondary data from existing records, notes, etc.) Performs a variety of data management procedures (e.g., data entry, producing basic reports, data cleaning, database maintenance). Provides assistance in the development of reports, grants, presentations and data analysis. Assists with manuscript and grant preparation and research. Conducts literature searches and synthesizes information in requested formats. Administrative reputed company administrative duties associated with the study’s Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DSMB. Responsible for other administrative duties reputed company to research activities as assigned. Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary. Performs office-reputed company duties such as answering phones, picking up and delivering mail, storing and distributing office supplies, handling faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating materials, maintaining the update of policy manuals, etc. The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required. JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree is required by time of hire. Degree in Psychology is preferred. EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years of research or relevant clinical research experience is preferred. Experience in Psychological Research or Mental Health clinical studies preferred. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Ability to read and write fluently in English required. Ability to speak Spanish is preferred. Must have the ability to take initiative and handle multiple priorities and tasks. Ability to communicate effectively (listen and build trust) and be non-judgmental with people of different gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, ethnic, language and cultural backgrounds. Proficiency with reputed company Office applications (i.e. reputed company, reputed company, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers. Experience with statistical software (SPSS) a plus. Must successfully complete training in human subjects research certification. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, reputed company code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health. reputed company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

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Range: $16.35- $22.84This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining reputed company pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered reputed company making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a reputed company in employment offer scams. Our reputed company job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. Apply To This Job