Clinical Research Associate Full time

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Perform clinical services, including intakes and therapeutic interventions such as group, individual, and family therapy, and crisis intervention as it relates to specific research. Maintain and complete service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, and case reviews, according to prescribed standards, clinical rating scales, and obtains co-signatures of Informed Consents and guardian approval as required by state and federal law. Adhere to approved IRB protocols, requirements, and other requests. Assist in tracking overall project timeline to ensure project deliverables are completed with fidelity that includes but not limited to assessing, evaluating, and giving feedback for each participants' progress in goals and objectives. Conduct screening assessments to determine current and future treatment-based research requirements. Conduct blinded face-to-face individual and group session components or research interview, as defined by specific research. Analyze demographic and clinical information, as described, to confirm eligibility criteria for participation in the program and ensure complete data acquisition and address any missing data. Collaborate with external agents including school officials, family members, and other health agencies regarding organizational programs and client needs and conditions. Assist Project Coordinator - Research with assessing, evaluating, and providing corrections and recommends solutions to problems associated with implementation of the study methods, procedures, and EBT techniques. Attend and participate in staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars providing information relating to research program administration and development. Maintain appropriate written and oral communication. Maintain confidentiality of the client and employee Meet at least monthly with clinical research supervisor to review research study progress and ensures proper documentation of clinical supervision in client record. Performs other duties, as required by the agency including and not limited to face to face clinical contact with clients during referral intake assessment, evaluation of diagnosis and psychiatric symptoms, and clinical support in individual and group settings.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Master's degree in public health, psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation or related field of behavioral healthcare preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in research including research interviewing experience, recruitment of study subjects, collection and management of study data, and experience working on a research team preferred.
• Proven skills, knowledge base, and judgment necessary for managing research staff.
• In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
• Ability to communicate and interact with all clients of the mental health organizations in a way that respects the dignity of the person, that is culturally sensitive and appropriate, and that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, ethnic or social origin, or other status.
• Ability to be sensitive to social challenges such as living and financial circumstances or other past or ongoing stressful life events that participants may face, and document how these experiences may influence their physical and mental health well-being.
• Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with participants and maintain sensitivity to any mental, physical, or functional limitations they may have.
• Knowledge and experience working with people with serious mental illness and/or experience working on a research project.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective oral and written skills.
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity.
• Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software (MS Excel, PPT, Word).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position has no unusual physical demands.

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We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services

• Career Development and Growth
  • Tuition Assistance Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
  • At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
  • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
  • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

• Work Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being