Clinical Research Specialist II

Time Type

Time as Reported / Per Diem

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Worker Subtype:
Regular

As Scheduled

400626 Psychiatry M&D Research

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

UR URG 108 H

$24.91 - $34.87

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).

• 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 effectively convey necessary information and ensure the participant’s comprehension of the intervention.
• Follow up with participants via email to provide them with a written Action Plan (developed in session), treatment‑seeking resources tailored to their needs (discussed in session), and any additional resources requested by the participants.
• Apply advanced clinical reasoning to provide appropriate support, information, and access to services (when needed) to participants in distress.
• Maintain security of study data and follow the study protocol for confidentiality and storage of data.
• Present participation information at weekly meetings with the PI to ensure the well‑being and safety of all participants.

• Complete the Deaf CBT-TS training protocol, which includes reviewing the manual and materials for the…