Clinical Research Assistant

The National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH), housed within the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the School of Medicine at the University of Maryland-Baltimore (UMB), seeks to hire one full-time Clinical Research Assistant to assist with new and ongoing faculty research and implementation projects. The Clinical Research Assistant will assist with the performance of 2-3 federal- and state-funded NCSMH projects. The first project focuses on developing workforce and caregiver capacity to deliver evidence-based interventions (prevention, early intervention, and treatment) to address adolescent substance abuse across the State of Maryland. The second project provides family education programming, educator training, and universal mental health interventions to youth and families during and after school hours. The Clinical Research Assistant may also assist with the multi-state implementation of the School Health Assessment and Performance Evaluation (SHAPE) system, a web-based platform designed to support school mental health quality improvement. Across assigned projects, the Clinical Research Assistant will support a range of activities related to project management, implementation, evaluation, and reporting activities. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing project data, conducting literature reviews, coordinating with local, state, and national partners, and supporting meeting logistics and material development. This is a full-time, contractual position.

Operated by seven child-clinical and school psychologist faculty members and dozens of passionate interdisciplinary staff, the NCSMH works to strengthen policies and programs in school mental health to improve learning and promote success for America's youth. 

Benefits Information
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs; limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). 

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.  All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties

• Responsible for assisting with the performance of research projects in a clinical setting, including recruitment of potential study subjects and collection and organization of data.
• Assist with performing data collection by conducting research interviews, reviewing medical charts, and accessing computerized medical information systems. Assists with recruiting and screening subjects for research studies according to IRB approved protocols.
• Assist in verifying participant eligibility; obtains consent and enrollment; and assures accurate demographic information for follow-up.
• Assist with data analysis and interpretation, and the development of statistical reports of study data using descriptive statistics using SAS, STATA, and SPSS statistical software. Assists in developing, submitting, and providing content for grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations. Conducts and analyzes literature searches.
• Assist the Principle Investigator and other research personnel in the development of research protocols and materials by providing study analysis and forming conclusions and recommendations.
• Assist in performing administrative duties. Maintains communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders. May also assist with providing assessments and ensuring protocol compliance while participants are in a study.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree in psychiatry, psychology, sociology, social work, human services, or a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
Experience: Prior clinical research experience preferred. Experience on previous research projects and familiarity with SPSS (a statistical software package) preferred.
Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Demonstrable organizational skills and attentive to detail. Proficient in common data management and communication tools (e.g., Excel, Qualtrics, PowerPoint). Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. 

Hiring Range: $49,500 - $52,000, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

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