Clinical Research Asst PD

Company: Lifespan Corporation
Location: East Providence
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Summary:

The Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) at Bradley Hospital (located in East Providence RI) is looking for Clinical Research Assistants for several projects concerning obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator of Research assist in the acquisition and analysis of study participant data for clinical research.

Responsibilities:

Administrative duties for this position include:

Scheduling study participants.

Tracking progress of the studies.

Data entry and analysis.

Collaboration with community partners.

Preparing submissions to the Human Subjects Protection Committee and Office of Research Administration.

Aiding in study recruitment.

Developing innovative recruitment strategies.

Clinical duties for this position include:

Screening research participants.

Administering ratings scales.

Behavioral coding of exposure treatment sessions.

Administering diagnostic interviews to study participants.

Participation in multidisciplinary discussions regarding research design and implementation is expected. Mentorship from psychologists and opportunities to assist in writing scientific articles for publication and grant submissions are provided.

Observe all hospital policies rules and regulations.

Performs other related duties as required assigned or directed.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors Degree preferably in Psychology Human Biology Neuroscience Behavioral Sciences or related fields is required.

Excellent computer and communication (verbal and written) skills.

A strong academic record is essential and past research experience is desirable.

A career interest in clinical psychology or in psychiatry.

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

The ability to work well with children and parents.

A willingness to tackle complex tasks in an independent manner.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Bradley Hospital USA:RI:East Providence

Work Type: Per Diem

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

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