Clinical Research Specialist II

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Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening:
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As Scheduled Department: 400626 Psychiatry M&D Research

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- Rotating (United States of America) Range: UR URG 108 H Compensation Range: $25.14 - $35.24 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

We are seeking a time-as-reported (10 – 15 hours), bilingual (American Sign Language and English) interventionist to work remotely on a randomized clinical trial (RCT), funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), focused on a cognitive behavioral intervention to promote treatment-seeking among Deaf adults with mental health disorders.

The interventionist will have clinical training (e.g., social work, counseling, psychology), background knowledge of Deaf culture and Deaf mental health, and experience in working with diverse Deaf individuals. Under the supervision of the principal investigator (PI), a Deaf licensed psychologist, the interventionist will be trained in providing the intervention under study, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment-Seeking with Deaf Individuals (Deaf CBT-TS).

The interventionist will study the manual and materials for the intervention, attend a workshop covering the theoretical background, intervention principles, procedures, and intervention techniques; engage in role-playing exercises, and pass an exam with a mock participant. After completing training, the interventionist will provide the intervention to the participants assigned to the intervention group (n = 55) and record notes from all sessions.

All study activities, including the intervention sessions, will be conducted via Zoom, and participants will be recruited nationally. All intervention sessions will be recorded for supervision purposes. The interventionist will receive weekly (and as needed) supervision from the PI and attend weekly team meetings with the study team (e.g., PI, interventionists, and research coordinator). This job requires fluency in ASL, knowledge of and immersion in the Deaf community, clinical skills, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and preferably commitment for up to 4 years.

This is a part-time position (ranging from 10 – 15 hours/week).

• Conduct Deaf CBT-TS Intervention Sessions
• Coordinate scheduling of intervention sessions with participants assigned to the intervention group.
• Manage the study email account to appropriately respond to participant inquiries and schedule intervention sessions with participants on Zoom.
• Conduct the Deaf CBT-TS intervention sessions with Deaf participants assigned to the intervention group (n = 55).
• Utilize interpersonal skills, clinical knowledge, and clinical judgment to develop and maintain rapport, encourage personal disclosure of sensitive material, and follow ethical principles to maintain participant well‑being and safety.
• Utilize advanced Deaf cultural knowledge, ASL skills, and clinical judgment to…