Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Rochester is committed to advancing its mission of learning and discovery, and they are seeking a Clinical Research Specialist II to work on a randomized clinical trial focused on a cognitive behavioral intervention for Deaf adults with mental health disorders. The role involves conducting intervention sessions, managing participant interactions, and ensuring adherence to study protocols.
Responsibilities
- 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 intervention; attending a workshop covering the theoretical background, intervention principles, procedures, and intervention techniques; completing role-play exercises; and passing an exam with a mock participant
- Complete suicide risk assessment and management training with the study PI
- Attend weekly supervision with the study PI
- Appropriately respond to any participant safety concerns and seek consultation from the study PI
- Complete intervention sheets for all participant intervention sessions in a timely, accurate manner per study protocol
- File, retrieve, and maintain participant data
- Actively participate in study team meetings to promote team coordination and cohesion
- Discuss participant safety and retention information as needed with the PI during weekly meetings
- Complete, as needed, tasks to support the day-to-day operations of the study
Skills
- Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related mental health field
- 1 year of experience in clinical work or an equivalent combination of education and experience in clinical work with Deaf individuals
- Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and capable of adapting to the language needs of diverse Deaf individuals
- Experience working with the Deaf community
- The Interventionist must maintain eligibility to participate in research involving human subjects by completing the Human Subjects Protection Program (HSPP) and NIH's Good Clinical Practice training
- Participation in available cultural competency training required
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to collaborate with others
- Familiarity with clinical research and IRB procedures
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