Research Clinician - MyHM-C (Doan Lab)

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Vancouver is seeking a Research Clinician to conduct psychosocial assessments for a digital mental health tool. The role requires fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese alongside English, with a master's degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field. Successful candidates will possess strong counselling skills and be flexible with scheduling assessments, which may occur evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Eligible for professional certification in British Columbia.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in clinical counselling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake psychosocial assessments with study participants.
• Collect and input data into REDCap database.
• Determine need for crisis intervention during assessments.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin and/or Cantonese

Counselling skills

Effective communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or related field

Job description

Overview

Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Hourly - Counsellors/Psychologists, Level A Job Title Research Clinician - MyHM-C (Doan Lab) Department Doan Laboratory | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $47.92 - $68.91 CAD Hourly

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Posting End Date October 5, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date September 30, 2026

Please note that there is a language requirement for this position. The successful candidate must be able to speak fluent Mandarin and/or Cantonese in addition to English, and must be able to read Simplified and/or Traditional Chinese. This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The successful applicant will provide intake psychosocial assessments for the MyHEARTSMAP-Chinese Study. MyHEARTSMAP-Chinese is a culturally adapted digital mental health self-assessment tool for Chinese youth in Canada, which allows youth and/or their parents to self-identify any support needs across 10 psychosocial areas. This research study aims to evaluate the predictive validity of MyHEARTSMAP-Chinese compared to a mental health care provider’s assessment. The successful applicant will conduct a standard assessment without knowledge of the MyHEARTSMAP-Chinese results, then complete a digital data collection form to report any identified psychosocial issues. All assessments will be conducted virtually with the participant. The successful applicant must have a flexible schedule as assessments may take place in evenings or weekends.

Organizational Status

Position requires a working relationship with other Research staff. Accepts direction from Study Coordinator and ultimately accountable to the Principal Investigator. This position requires close interaction with research assistants and study subjects.

Work Performed

The duties of the successful candidate will include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting standard intake psychosocial assessments with study participants
• Collecting and inputting data into an online REDCap database and report any identified psychosocial issues after assessments are complete
• Collecting and reviewing pertinent information/history, drawing on knowledge of mental health and counselling knowledge and skills when conducting assessments
• Determining the need for emergent crisis intervention, should any severe/acute safety concerns arise, and facilitating timely intervention
• Participates in team meetings; may be required to attend information sessions while the study is in progress.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Duties are performed according to operating procedures. The person needs to understand their role and be reliable and courteous with participants and colleagues. Any errors in missing or being late for appointments, breaches in confidentiality, errors in assessments or poor interview conduct will tarnish the study’s reputation and could lead to loss of data and loss of participants. Professionalism is of the utmost importance. The person will also be required to exercise good judgment and discretion while using confidential information.

Supervision Received
Supervision will be provided by the PI, who is a physician, and the research coordinator. The incumbents act independently within established protocols and ethical guidelines. Routine work does not require daily supervision; however, the end result will be checked by the Study Coordinator and the Principal Investigator will be available for questions that arise.

Supervision Given
Not required.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field. Eligible for professional certification in British Columbia. Minimum of three years of relevant experience in clinical counselling, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

- Must be able to speak fluent Mandarin and/or Cantonese in addition to English. Must be able to read Simplified and/or Traditional Chinese.

- Demonstrated outstanding oral and written communication skills and the ability to build rapport with staff, and participants.
- Effective counselling skills and knowledge.

- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and effective manner.
- Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.