Research Assistant II – Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry

Responsibilities

• RC will work with the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry (BMED) staff and community-based referral sources to identify potential study subjects.
• Assist RC in screening patients for eligibility based on information collected from patients and from review of patient’s medical chart, applying established protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Conduct screening, consenting and randomization activities in accordance with the MOP and local SOPs.
• Explain all aspects of study participation to eligible patients as well as educate eligible patients on scope of study and participation.
• Obtain signed consent/HIPAA forms and contact info from patients who agree to participate.
• Review and ensure consent documents are complete and accurate.
• Manage initiation of subject treatment based on randomization using study medication, under supervision of the site PI and Medical Clinician and Research Pharmacist; interact with research pharmacy and Medical Clinician (MC) to ensure that correct medication is delivered to CRC and administered to subject.
• Complete structured questionnaires and assessments with subjects and review for completeness and accuracy; schedule dates/times with subjects for collecting follow-up study data.
• Perform follow-up study visits for each participant according to study protocol, MOP, and local SOPs.
• Perform data abstraction and complete visit checklist/progress notes for all visits.
• Collect and process biological samples.
• With appropriate training, may assess vital signs, height, and weight.
• Complete daily temperature logs for study supplies.
• Manage subject study protocol in collaboration with the PI, ensuring subsequent research activity is strictly followed based on corresponding protocol.
• Address patient/provider medical concerns and respond appropriately with limited supervision.
• Process and track study payments to participants.
• Attend weekly research team meetings.

• Master's degree in public health, healthcare, social work, counseling, psychology, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 0-6 months of experience working with patients in a clinical or research setting.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities:
  
  strong oral communication and people skills.
• Highly self‑motivated and independent.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Able to interact in a non‑stigmatizing way with individuals with substance use disorders.
• Able to effectively and efficiently work under pressure with competing demands and within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Preferred qualifications:
  
  experience conducting in‑person and telephone interviews; knowledge of research methods and protocols.