The OHSU Center for Mental Health Innovation (CMHI) has an opening for a highly motivated mental health clinician/researcher to support a large multi-site study (the IMPACT 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 4 data collections sites across the U.S. against the gold standard, Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia (K-SADS) semi-structured diagnostic interview. This person will conduct remote protocol diagnostic interviews using the K-SADS among parent/caregivers and youth over the next year and half. Study participants are across 4 data collection sites around the U.S. This position will require strong clinical skills, awareness of DSM-V diagnostic criteria and symptoms, as well as ability and willingness to regularly engage in risk assessment for youth. This individual will interact with the IMPACT study, K-SADS Lead, Principal Investigators, Project Manager, and Research Staff on a regular basis to provide updates on progress and troubleshoot any challenges as well as share successes.

 

Overall, the Senior Clinical Research Assistant 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience OR Associate's AND 3 years of relevant experience OR 4 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 1 year prior experience with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and interview experience through work or educational experience.
• 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, Teams, SharePoint), REDCap database, and virtual platforms such as Teams and WebEx.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Effectiveness in organizing tasks and setting priorities, multi-tasking, working efficiently with minimum oversight, interacting constructively with faculty and staff, and the ability to be adaptable, creative, and a quick learner are all necessary.

• Preference will be given to applicants with a graduate degree in mental health (e.g., clinical or counseling psychology, social work).
• Prior coursework and clinical experience working with individuals with psychiatric disorders.
• Preference will be given to applicants with background in the conduct of diagnostic interviews, as well as those with experience with youth/families.
• Prefer MSW, Master of Counseling, or similar.

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