Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position will assist study coordinators in numerous phases of a large R01 study. The study involves the assessment of children and their primary caregivers in dyadic interactions and infant socio-emotional and cognitive assessments. This individual will help with sample collection, administering behavioral assessments, EEGs, MRIs, conducting clinical interviews, and various administrative tasks including scheduling, coding, record keeping, etc. This individual will be supervised by study PI’s and Co-Is with expertise in specific aspects of the planned assessments. Some evening and Saturday availability is required for this position.

The Department of Psychiatry is particularly interested in and values candidates who have experience working with persons from diverse backgrounds, along with a demonstrated commitment to cultural competence and the delivery of culturally responsive health care. Because we place a high priority on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion, candidates should be prepared to explain how they have been and could be involved in advancing this campus goal.

Diversity is a core value at Washington University School of Medicine and in the Department of Psychiatry. We are committed to building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, trainees, and faculty. We believe that building a diverse team enriches us individually and as a department by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

In order to achieve these objectives, candidates are expected to align with the school's mission of promoting inclusive excellence. They should be prepared to further this objective within Washington University and collaborate with diverse communities of students, faculty, staff, trainees, and patients. Visit our Websites to learn more about DEI initiatives in the Department of Psychiatry and at WUSM.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers developmental testing to children.
• Screens, schedules, tracks, and consents study participants via phone and in-person as research protocols dictate.
• Interacts with children in various experimental settings including interviews and dyadic behavioral assessments between caregiver and child.
• Administers and helps with EEGs and MRIs for child participants. 
• Maintains protocol-related records and documentation.
• Administrative tasks including organizing and managing subject databases and tracking and ordering supplies.
• Documents participant information and data gathered during testing using the REDCap research database.
• Participates in the training of other team members as delegated.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field with at least two years relevant work experience.
• Experience working with children.
• Interactive communication skills with children and parents, effective interpersonal and organizational skills, strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with others, including willingness to collaborate on a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with or comfortability to learn computer programs such as Outlook Office, Excel, Zoom, Redcap, basic data platforms. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or a related field plus a minimum of one year of relevant experience; a combination of work and education equaling five years may substitute for this requirement.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Grade

C07-H

Salary Range

$19.21 - $28.85 / 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.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

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.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• 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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.