Research Specialist

Job description

Position Definition: This position is for a Research Specialist for performing and supervising comprehensive clinical assessment, including diagnostic interviews for study inclusion/exclusion, symptom-based interviews, and/or cognitive assessments for research studies on schizophrenia and psychosis risk, with a focus on working with youth at clinical high risk for psychosis. Essential Functions: - Conducts comprehensive clinical research assessments for clinical and neuroimaging research studies of youth at risk for psychosis - Writes summary vignettes, participate in diagnostic consensus meetings, share feedback and recommendations with patients, families, and referring providers - Collaborates with project coordinator, principal investigator on aspects of research study management (e.g., determination of participant eligibility, coordination of follow-up assessments) - May also supervise clinical assessments of psychology trainees or research staff Job Requirements: health service providers - Possession of a masters or doctoral level degree in psychology or related field - Experience with administering psychiatric diagnostic interviews (e.g., Structured Clinical Interview for DSM...