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This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Rady Children's Hospital and remote.
DESCRIPTION
The UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.
The Child and Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC) is part of the Department of Psychiatry at UC San Diego and physically located at Rady Children's Hospital. CASRC researchers study the implementation of evidence-based practices for children with a range of mental health and developmental problems in community care settings.
Under supervision of the Center Principal Investigators and Center Coordinator, the incumbent will assist with a variety of tasks supporting the ImplementatioN Science and Team Effectiveness in Practice (IN STEP) Children's Mental Health Research Center. The IN STEP Center is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health to use organizational team effectiveness research to develop and test novel team-based implementation strategies, methods, and tools to improve the reach, quality, and effectiveness of care delivered in public systems serving children with mental health needs.
Under supervision, primary responsibilities include working closely with the coordinators and investigative teams at the collaborating university and community sites to ensure consistency of processes and procedures. Supporting the essential infrastructure for the community engagement and trial activities of the Center. Supporting all IRB management through the University of California's IRB Reliance agreement and online system. Supporting implementation of the detailed protocol for risk assessment used for Data Safety and Monitoring. Coordinating with the investigatory teams of the Center Projects to facilitate recruitment of community organizations and co-lead community engagement activities. Maintaining the Center website and developing content for social media platforms (twitter, YouTube, etc.). Providing administrative and technical support for Center webinar series. Working closely with coordinators, investigative teams, and data managers, support the evaluation of individual Center projects and overall impact. This includes (though is not limited to) the preparation, administration, and management of web-based surveys, as well as the collection and data entry of altmetric scores, website, and social media platform analytics. General project tasks including but not limited to preparing meeting minutes, attending research and community partner meetings, literature searches, data entry, web-based survey development and distribution, report and manuscript preparation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Six years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training.
Must have valid California Driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Working knowledge of safety, legal, cultural and regulatory requirements relative to field research responsibility.
Working knowledge of research discipline, principles, concepts, analysis and / or operations being conducted at field / remote sites.
Working knowledge of local customs and operations at field / remote sites.
Demonstrates ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with remote research partners.
Demonstrates ability to work with a team, and to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates attention to detail and organizational skills.
Demonstrates ability to work in ambiguous conditions.
Proficient research and analytical skills.
Demonstrated communication skills with project team members.
Previous experience in a research setting involving human subjects, specifically individuals with mental health conditions, caregivers of individuals with mental health conditions, and/or health care providers.
Comfortable working in a community setting and interacting with community partners, providers, children, and caregivers.
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