Research Assistant III

Overview

Job Title: Research Assistant III

Organization: The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Research Assistant position within the Department of Psychiatry's Center for Autism and the Developing Brain (CADB), located in White Plains, NY. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior research staff, the Research Assistant will support the implementation and coordination of clinical research studies, including participant recruitment, data collection, and research record management.

• Assists in recruiting subjects for research studies based on study recruitment criteria
• Prepares and maintains paper and electronic research and clinical records
• Assists in clinical research assessments using specialized interviews and psychological assessment measures under supervision of senior research staff
• Enters data in various databases including test scores, demographics, and other research records
• Performs other duties assigned

• Bachelor s degree in psychology or a related field, or a combination of education and clinical research experience and training equivalent to a bachelor s degree.

• At least (1) year of experience with autism or with children and families with developmental disabilities or mental health issues preferred.
• At least (1) year of clinical research experience preferred.

21 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY 10605

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The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities.

To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees  unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.