Professional Rater II - Psychiatry

Washington University in St. Louis

4d • $19 - $29

About The Position

A group of young investigators in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the Washington University School of Medicine are seeking to hire a compassionate, dedicated clinician to serve as Professional Rater II and join our growing team. We are devoted to improving the outcomes of preteens with mental health concerns and driven by a mission to enhance understanding of the role of social media in preteen health and development. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is transforming the landscape of preteen mental health—the results from this project may help us better understand how social media impacts mental health and development. We offer a collegial and collaborative work culture that values and respects your contributions In your role as a Professional Rater II, you will bring your clinical research expertise to conduct online (Zoom) and in-person clinical interview sessions and in-person EEG assessments with research participants between the ages of 10-12 and their caregivers. Through these comprehensive assessments, you will play an integral role in our data collection, supporting the assessment psychopathology and social media use in preteens, while working in close collaboration with our team of investigators and research staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Relevant Experience (1 Year)
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• Computer Systems
• Electroencephalogram (EEG)
• HIPAA Compliance
• Interactive Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizing
• Patient Support
• Physician Communications
• Psychology
• Redcap
• Researching
• Scheduling
• Social Work
• Teamwork
• Working with Children

Responsibilities

• Schedules and conducts semi-structured clinical interviews with preteens and caregivers in-person as well as via teleconferencing tools (e.g., Zoom) and databases (e.g., REDCap) per study protocol.
• Documents participant history, symptoms, and diagnoses using PC computer systems and clinical interviews.
• Conducts in-laboratory EEG sessions with preteens.
• Leverages unique insights and clinical acumen to ensure participants are engaged with study procedures.
• Engages in thoughtful communication with principal investigators, other clinical team members, and research staff, fostering a spirit of teamwork in service of our research and clinical mission.
• Upholds the highest standard of participant confidentiality, ensuring stringent adherence to HIPPA regulations and institutional research guidelines.
• Actively participates in continuous learning and professional development initiatives to stay at the forefront of research and clinical best practices.
• May participate in the training of Professional Rater I.
• Monitors and orders supplies necessary for successfully conducting the research assessments.
• Prepares/edits progress reports and attends meetings.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level