Research Study Coordinator-New Journeys

Title:

323M-YN_CS_NPS - Research Study Coordinator 1

Business Title:

Research Study Coordinator-New Journeys

Additional Titles:

323L-YN_CS_NPS - Research Study Assistant, 323N-YN_CS_NPS - Research Study Coordinator 2

Location:

WSU SPOKANE CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service and Non-Permanent - OT Eligible

Position Details:

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions. Applicants will be screened for qualifications and interviewed for the best fit.

Summary of Duties 

The Research Study Assistant, Research Study Coordinator 1 and the Research Study Coordinator 2 will coordinate and oversee the implementation of research studies and projects through community outreach, developing recruitment strategies by engaging participants, site staff, and community members in the Promoting Research Initiatives in Substance Use and Mental Health (PRISM) Collaborative. 
This position will work predominately on a statewide evaluation of Washington State’s New Journeys program. This position will work closely with mental health clinics across Washington State, community members, providers, and other WSU team members and faculty at the University of Washington. This position will be responsible for recruiting and retaining study participants that meet the requirements of the study. New Journeys is a shared decision-making treatment model between coordinated specialty care centers and youth and young adults experiencing first-episode psychosis.  
Responsibilities in the role include, but are not limited to, IRB and human subjects regulation coordination, study coordination, training clinical sites on New Journeys protocol, monitoring ongoing studies and projects to ensure protocols are met and address any issues, database entry (REDCap), data collection management, data security, and protocol adherence. 
Knowledge of human subjects regulations, policy, and procedures will also be utilized. Experience working with individuals experiencing mental illness and/or conducting community-based mental health research is highly desirable.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

Research Study Assistant

Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience OR equivalent education/experience.

Research Study Coordinator 1

Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND two years of experience as a Research Study Assistant OR equivalent education/experience.

Research Study Coordinator 2

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic area AND two years of experience as a Research Study Coordinator OR equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel, including overnight, on occasion. 
• Must have valid driver’s license by the time of hire.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing mental illness and/or experience conducting community-based mental health research. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting study participants for research studies.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and competence communicating and working with health professionals, faculty members, researchers, and diverse groups within the general public.
• Evidence of cultural competency (i.e., possessing the ability to understand, value and respect the attitudes, values, and beliefs that differ across cultures and to respond appropriately and respectfully to these differences). 

Additional Information:

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Department of Community and Behavioral Health; PRISM
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA
Department Link: https://www.prismcollab.org/

Monthly Salary:

Research Study Assistant: Range 33, $2,764-3,650/month

Research Study Coordinator 1: Range 38, $3,096-4,117/month

Research Study Coordinator 2: Range 43, $3,480-4,656/month

Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf. Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE: 100%
This is a Permanent position.
Screening Begin Date: February 8, 2023, open until filled
 

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

This posting may be used to fill multiple openings.

Required Documents:

1. Resume

2. Cover letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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