How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

Michigan Medicine and the VA Center for Clinical Management Research at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System are seeking a Clinical Research Assessor to support VA and NIH funded clinical trials focusing on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Ann Arbor, Michigan. These studies are conducted in community and VA settings. The community-based trial is designed to develop a stepped-care intervention for PTSD in Federally Qualified Health Centers, using a Sequential, Multiple Assignment, Randomized Trial. The VA trial is using a multiphase optimaztion strategy to identify which components of Cognitive Processing Therapy contribute meaningfully to reduction in PTSD symptoms. This project will enable us to design an empirically-based, adapted, brief format of the therapy.

Responsibilities*

The Clinical Research Assessor will be responsible for conducting clinical assessments (i.e., Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5, Diagnostic Interview for Anxiety, Mood, and OCD and Related Neuropsychiatric Disorders) to determine eligibility and outcomes for patients enrolling into trials assessing PTSD treatment effectiveness in community and VA settings. Additionally, the Assessor will complete fidelity ratings on therapy intervention recordings.

Required Qualifications*

All applicants are expected to have the following Qualifications.

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field.
• Experience with clinical assessments
• Experience with high-risk populations/topics: PTSD, trauma, suicide, mental health, and underserved populations, and understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Comfort discussing sensitive topics with vulnerable populations.
• Experience and comfort working in clinical settings and with the veteran population (preferred, but not required).

To be considered for the Research Area Specialist Intermediate title, applicants must also have:

• 4 - 5 years of prior research experience.

To be considered for the Research Area Specialist Associate title, applicants must also have:

• 1 or more years of prior research experience.

Desired Qualifications*

• A Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field.

• Ability to work independently with minimum direction and seek guidance when appropriate; adjust well to varying amounts of workload; use time efficiently; and take initiative to problem-solve.

• Knowledge of research platforms such as Qualtrics and RedCap as well as Microsoft Office Suite
• Exhibit exceptional oral and written communication

Work Schedule

Typical schedule is business hours, however, ability to flex schedule to accommodate patient schedules is required (evening and weekend appointments)

Work Locations

Preference for local availability, but remote postions will be considred

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

Michigan Medicine is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, andbelonging, which are core to the culture and values of the Medical School Office of Research. Our community supportsrecruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as areflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

E-Verify

The University of Michigan participates with the federal EVerify system. Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system. This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.