New York State Psychiatry Institute·New York
The role involves conducting interviews and assessments with youth and parents while coordinating MRI procedures. Additionally, the assistant will manage participant recruitment, data entry, and maintain regulatory documentation for IRB compliance.
Conduct interviews and assessments with parents and youth participants, including supporting and coordinating MRI procedures for youth participants. Support participant recruitment, scheduling, tracking, and retention activities in accordance with study protocols. Perform and assist with research and administrative tasks, including data entry, computerization of interviews, preparation for home visits, record keeping, and other office-related activities. Support the regulatory requirements of the study, including assisting with the maintenance and security of research records and corresponding with the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Perform other related duties as needed.
Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and at least (1) year of relevant research experience required. At least (6) months of training in child's mental health assessments, structured interviewing, and field recruitment
Master's degree in a related field. Experience with participant recruitment, data entry, and maintenance of research records in a regulated research environment. Familiarity with gathering MRI data. Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032 To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered. The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.
A bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, or a related field is required, along with at least one year of research experience. Candidates must have at least six months of training in child mental health assessments and structured interviewing.
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