Senior Clinical Research Assistant

Job Summary

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). The study aims to refine our ability to predict childhood psychopathology (e.g., ADHD, depression, suicide) and prognosis using existing datasets, combining behavioral, demographic, health‑care record, and cognitive data, and then testing our predictive algorithms in patients across four data collection sites across the U.S. against the gold standard, the 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 a half. Study participants are across four data collection sites around the U.S. The role requires strong clinical skills, awareness of DSM‑V diagnostic criteria and symptoms, and the ability and willingness to regularly engage in risk assessment for youth. The individual will interact with the IMPACT study team—including the K‑SADS Lead, Principal Investigators, Project Manager, and Research Staff—on a regular basis to provide updates on progress, troubleshoot challenges, and share successes.

Promote the mission of the CMHI by exhibiting dependability, productivity, professionalism, accuracy, timeliness, and responsivity. Provide problem‑solving, strong ethical and inclusive understanding of our innovative mental health focus, and communicate with compassion, kindness, and clarity in both verbal and written form with research participants, volunteers, outside organizations, stakeholders, and OHSU faculty and staff.

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience OR Associate's Degree 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 interact regularly with children, adolescents, and families.
• Computer skills sufficient to interface with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive, Teams, SharePoint), REDCap database, and virtual platforms such as Teams and Web Ex.
• 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.

• Graduate degree in mental health (e.g., clinical or counseling psychology, social work).
• Prior coursework and clinical experience working with individuals with psychiatric disorders.
• Background in the conduct of diagnostic interviews and experience with youth/families.
• Preference for MSW, Master of Counseling, or similar.

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Location:

Portland, OR.

Estimated salary: $47,000 – $59,010 per year.