Professional Rater II - Psychiatry

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; In loco; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

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Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Urban transit benefit

Retirement program

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Tuition assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Washington University School of Medicine’s KITE Project seeks a Professional Rater II to conduct in-person clinical interviews and EEG assessments for participants aged 5–10 and their caregivers. Join a collaborative team focused on improving youth mental health outcomes.

You will document histories, administer behavioral assessments, and help ensure data quality while maintaining confidentiality and ethical research standards. We value teamwork and ongoing professional development.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Basic Life Support certification required within one month of hire date.
• Work Experience: Relevant Experience (1 Year)
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: Not required for this position.

Mansioni

• Screens and schedules participants for study per protocol.
• Accurately document and assess participant history, symptoms, and diagnoses using clinical interviews.
• Conducts in-laboratory EEG sessions with children.
• Administer child behavioral assessments during the in-laboratory assessments.
• Monitors caregivers at-home compliance to remote data collection procedures.
• Engage with principal investigators and clinical team to support research objectives.
• Participate in continuous learning and professional development initiatives.
• Uphold participant confidentiality per HIPAA and research guidelines.
• Maintains documentation and record keeping.
• Prepares/edits progress reports and attends meetings.
• May train Professional Rater I as needed.
• Monitors and orders supplies for research assessments.

Conoscenze

Computer Systems

EEG

Family Communication

Interactive Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Organizing

Patient Support

Physician Communications

Psychology

Research Data Collection

Social Work

Working with Children

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63108 Scheduled Hours 40

The Kids’ Interactions, Thoughts, and Experiences (KITE) Project in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine is seeking to hire a compassionate, dedicated Professional Rater II to join and amplify our growing team. We are devoted to improving the outcomes of children with mental health concerns. We are seeking individuals with comfort and familiarity working with children and diverse families, and strong research and organizational skills. Our studies examine how social connection and disconnection influence the emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) in young children. We investigate early developmental risk factors, characterize how STBs are expressed in childhood, and develop evidence-based approaches for screening and assessment in children ages 5–10. We offer a collegial and collaborative work culture that values and respects your contributions. In your role as a Professional Rater II, you will bring your clinical research expertise to conduct in-person clinical interview sessions and in-person EEG assessments with research participants between the ages of 5-10 and their caregivers. Through these comprehensive assessments, you will play an integral role in our data collection, supporting the assessment psychopathology while working in close collaboration with our team of investigators and research staff.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Screens and schedules participants for study per protocol.
• Accurately document and assess participant history, symptoms, and diagnoses using clinical interviews, creating a comprehensive view of their psychological experiences.
• Conducts in-laboratory EEG sessions with children.
• Administer child behavioral assessments during the in-laboratory assessments.
• Monitors caregivers at-home compliance to remote data collection procedures.
• Leverage your unique insights and clinical acumen to ensure participants are engaged with study procedures.
• Engage in thoughtful communication with principal investigators, other clinical team members, and research staff, fostering a spirit of teamwork in service of our research and clinical mission.
• Actively participate in continuous learning and professional development initiatives to stay at the forefront of research and clinical best practices.
• Uphold the highest standard of participant confidentiality, ensuring stringent adherence to HIPPA regulations and institutional research guidelines.
• Maintains proper documentation and record keeping.
• Prepares/edits progress reports and attends meetings.
• May participate in training of Professional Rater I.
• Monitors and orders any supplies necessary for successfully conducting the research assessments.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment.

Physical Effort Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience: Relevant Experience (1 Year)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job Required Qualifications

Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills: Computer Systems, Conducting Assessments, Electroencephalogram (EEG), Family Communication, Interactive Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Patient Support, Physician Communications, Psychology, Research Data Collection, Social Work, Working with Children

Grade C07-H Salary Range

Salary Range $19.93 - $29.93 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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