Evaluation Assistant (Clinical Research Assistant)

The National Center for School Mental Health, within the University of Maryland’s Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry on the UMB campus, is seeking an Evaluation Assistant (Clinical Research Assistant) to join their team.  The position will support Maryland’s Coordinated Community Support Partnerships, a new state-wide initiative focused on expanding access to comprehensive behavioral health and wraparound services for Maryland Students.  

The mission of the National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH) is to strengthen policies and programs in school mental health to improve learning and promote success for America's youth. From its inception in 1995, the Center's leadership and interdisciplinary staff has promoted the importance of providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and families directly in schools and communities. The selected candidate will perform duties that support the mission and vision of the department.

DEI Values/Commitment Statement:
The Department of Psychiatry is committed to actively examining, identifying, and addressing systemic racism and structural inequality, and agrees to an ongoing commitment of re-creating and improving the department culture as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our priorities include establishing processes that will lead to long term sustainable gains in both faculty and staff recruitment and retention, increasing diverse representation in leadership positions for both faculty and staff, and continuing the work of improving the climate of inclusivity. We are committed to learning, healing, and growing together.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Essential Functions:

• Perform data collection including development, dissemination, collection and monitoring of paper and electronic surveys, administrative data, and research interviews. Collect baseline and follow-up data from subjects including verification of eligibility; obtaining consent and enrollment; assuring accurate demographic information for follow-up. Check validity and accuracy of data ensuring compliance with quality control requirements and clinical relevance.
• Establish and maintain database files and reports on progress of programs, studies, and/or projects. Perform data analysis and interpretation.
• Assist in developing and recommending policies and procedures and/or methods for clinical research activities.
• May perform administrative duties such as: assisting in developing and submitting grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts and presenting studies; developing protocol manuals and data collection instruments; procuring equipment and supplies; participating in field visits, responding to requests and questions from individuals, institutions, government agencies, and funding agencies; and participating in the design of research studies, attending research meetings and attending weekly project meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Education: Bachelor's degree Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, or in a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
Experience: Prior clinical research experience preferred.
Other: May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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.

The Hiring Range for this position is in the mid $40,000s to low $50,000s, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected]. 

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.