The OHSU Center for Mental Health Innovation (CMHI) has an opening for a highly motivated Clinical Research Assistant to support a large, multi-year and multi-site study aimed at refining our ability to predict childhood psychopathology (e.g., ADHD, depression, suicide) and prognosis using existing datasets, combining behavioral, demographic, healthcare record, and cognitive data, and then testing our predictive algorithms in patients across multiple clinical sites against gold-standard interviews. This person will assist youth participants with assent, collect questionnaires and conduct cognitive testing, trouble-shoot any technical difficulties, and be available to conduct data collection in-person, over virtual platforms, or by phone. This person will assist with data management and record keeping and other general office duties in support of the goals of the study. This person will be a self-starter, possessing a strong work ethic and the ability to operate independently, as well as in a team environment.

 

Overall, the Clinical Research Assistant 1 will promote the mission of the CMHI by exhibiting dependability, productivity, professionalism, accuracy, timeliness and responsivity, problem-solving, strong ethical and inclusive understanding of our innovative mental health focus, as well as compassion, kindness, and clarity when communicating verbally or in writing with research participants, volunteers, outside organizations and stakeholders, outside faculty and staff, and OHSU faculty and staff.

 

Through careful examination of our biases and conscious changes to our practices, in conjunction with intentional learning and strategic initiatives, we are committed to fostering an anti-racist, inclusive, equitable and welcoming climate for all faculty, students, staff, and research participants.

• Bachelor's in any field OR Associate's AND1 year of relevant experience OR 2 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Prior human research experience necessary.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are extremely important, as the incumbent will be interacting regularly with children, adolescents and families.
• The position requires sufficient computer knowledge to interface with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint), REDCap or similar, and virtual meeting platforms such as Teams and WebEx.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are extremely important, as the incumbent will be interacting regularly with children, adolescents and families.
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• Preference will be given to applicants with a degree in behavioral science field.
• Previous will be given to applicants with a background in behavioral health and experience working with youth/families would be beneficial.

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