New 
Clinical Research Assistant
 McLean Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Belmont | |
| 115 Mill Street (Show on map) | |
 May 07, 2026 | |
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The Ressler Lab in McLean's Depression & Anxiety Division seeks to advance what is known about the brain, behavior, and symptom mechanisms underlying adult mental health conditions, including suicide, non-suicidal self-injury, depression, PTSD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
The Neurobiology of Fear lab at McLean and Center for Suicide Research and Prevention at MGB/Harvard is seeking applications for 1 full-time Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) to coordinate and administer an NIMH-funded project (led by PIs Dr. Kerry Ressler and Dr. Rebecca Fortgang) aimed at using mobile devices to understand, predict, and intervene to prevent suicidal behavior among adults recently hospitalized on a psychiatric inpatient unit. This position is particularly well-suited for anyone interested in pursuing graduate study in the fields of psychology, public health, or medicine. The Clinical Research Assistant will be primarily responsible for recruitment and follow-up of participants in two studies that recruit across multiple hospital-based inpatient units within McLean hospital and Mass General Brigham (MGB). These projects take place within or are affiliated with the newly established Center for Suicide Research and Prevention at MGB/Harvard. Given the responsibilities of interacting with clinically severe/suicidal patients, hospital clinical staff, and supervising undergraduate and volunteer research assistants, strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential. The role also requires a high level of initiative, autonomy, and follow-through; the successful candidate will be expected to manage responsibilities independently, proactively identify and address challenges, and seek out solutions and resources as needed. Experience working with clinically severe/suicidal patients and experience serving as a research assistant are strongly preferred. Writing, computer skills (e.g., proficiency with ecological momentary assessment [EMA; e.g., MetricWire platform] and/or statistical software [e.g., R]), and supervisory experience are highly desirable. Working under the supervision of a Senior Research Assistant, Manager or Principal Investigator and following established policies and procedures, provides assistance on clinical research studies. Supervisor available to handle unusual situations and regularly reviews progress of work. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Collects and organizes patient data. -Maintains records and databases. -Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports. -Recruiting patients for clinical trials, conducts phone interviews and schedules patients for visits. -Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc. -Conducts library searches. -Performs administrative support duties as required. -Verifies accuracy of study forms. -Updates study forms per protocol. -Prepares data for analysis and data entry. -Assists with formal audits of data. -Documents patient visits and procedures. -Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures. -Assists with interviewing study subjects. -Administers and scores questionnaires. -Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects. -Performs study procedures such as phlebotomy. -Assists with study regulatory submissions. -Writes consent forms. -Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria. Job Description Education The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |