Mental Health - $31-35 per hour
Company: Keck Medicine of USC
Location: Huntington Park
Posted on: February 5, 2025
|
|
|
Job Description:
Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Mental Health for a job in
Huntington Park, California.Job Description & Requirements
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is
the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an
employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research
university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised
of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it
is.The successful candidate for this Research Coordinator I
position will be a dynamic, motivated, highly organized individual
who is certified in phlebotomy (or prepared to become certified)
and interested in clinical behavioral research. This role will be
responsible for recruitment, participant tracking, and data
collection and management for the Mindfulness-assisted Psychedelic
Therapy study, an interventional research study assessing the
psychological and physiological impact of psilocybin assisted
therapy with vs. without mindfulness training. In addition to
clinical research experience and aptitude, enthusiasm for working
in the domain of meditation and psychedelic therapy intervention is
a high priority. Core responsibilities include working to recruit
participants to a research study involving psilocybin, a Schedule I
drug and investigational medication; running study sessions;
collecting participant data; maintaining records so that all
projects are compliant with institutional policies; analyzing EEG
data; and communicating with physicians, scientists, and other
staff about study activities. This research coordinator will report
to the Principal Investigator and receive day-to-day supervision
from the Research Coordinator II.The successful candidate will have
excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with
patients, physicians, and researchers. This person will regularly
review responses to the eligibility survey on the study website to
identify potentially eligible participants. - The candidate should
be comfortable interviewing participants and compassionate for the
medical problems that the participants may be encountering. - This
person will participate in consenting research subjects to an
interventional trial involving an investigational medication and
will work with the investigators to ensure that all proper training
is received, and all institutional regulatory protocols are
followed. - It is expected that the candidate will have a clear
understanding of the inclusion/exclusion criteria for the study for
which they are obtaining informed consent. - This person will be
involved in running study sessions and completing day-to-day study
activities, collecting participant data and biological specimens,
administering computerized cognitive tests, obtaining EEG
recordings, and analyzing EEG data. - Strong computer skills are
required; familiarity with data analysis and some experience with
coding is preferred. - Participant confidentially must be strictly
protected at all times.The Research Coordinator I will assist the
study physician and study therapists to complete sessions related
to preparation, ingestion, and follow-up of the investigational
drug, and will assist the study therapists with monitoring
attendance at group study sessions (mindfulness training). - The
candidate must have excellent attention to detail to ensure that
study data is collected at the appropriate time according to study
SOPs.The candidate must be able to manage biological specimen
collection (blood, urine) following the approved IRB protocols and
SOPs. - A California phlebotomy license (Certified Phlebotomy
Technician I) is desired, but training may be provided for the
right candidate. - The candidate will be expected to collect blood
samples according to study SOPs. - All specimens received must be
correctly logged using study numbers. This individual is
responsible for coordinating timely receipt of blood specimens by
lab members to ensure success of the study objectives. -
Individuals from those labs will assist in this endeavor, but the
research coordinator must manage the coordination of these
specimens as they pertain to the study.This person will ensure that
study enrollment data is up to date in the study database and will
assist the Research Coordinator II with preparing enrollment logs,
tracking participants, and following up with participants regarding
scheduled sessions. As time allows, engaging in preprocessing and
preliminary analysis of data and writing up of the results will be
a part of this position as well.Minimum Qualifications Minimum
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceMinimum
Experience: 1 yearMinimum Field of Expertise: Bachelor's degree in
a health sciences or mental health field or related experience. One
year of experience working in clinical or behavioral research
required. - California phlebotomy license (Certified Phlebotomy
Technician I), completion of a phlebotomy program approved by the
California Department of Public Health, and passing of a national
certification examination approved by the California Department of
Public Health for phlebotomy certification is desired, but training
may be provided for the right candidate. Must be willing to collect
blood samples and other biological specimens from research
participants. - English language proficiency. Will be required to
complete human subjects research training if not already completed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal
skills. Excellent record keeping skills. - Facile with computer
data entry. Able to walk between our various clinical sites on the
same campus, perhaps 2-3 miles per day. Comfortable working in a
fast-paced environment. Knowledge of medical environment and
terminology. Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and
institutional research regulations as well as Good Clinical
Practices (GCP) and HIPAA regulations is helpful; training on these
topics will be provided. Proficient with MS Office applications.
Problem solving skills to successfully recruit subjects. Ability to
multi-task. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well
as independently.Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: 1-3
yearsSupervises: NoSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Applicant
Attachments (Required): R--sum-- & Cover LetterApplicant Questions:
N/APosition Details Fixed Term: 2 years with opportunity to extend
depending on fundingThe hourly rate range for this position is
$30.62 - $35.00. When extending an offer of employment, the
University of Southern California considers factors such as (but
not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the
candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills,
internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual
stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and
organizational consideration.The University of Southern California
strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in
employment. Individuals of any gender, members of all racial and
ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are
encouraged to apply.Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined
experience/education as substitute for minimum educationMinimum
Experience: 1 yearMinimum Field of Expertise: Administrative or
research experience. Working knowledge of MS Office applications.
Demonstrated effective communication and writing skills. Ability to
multi-task and prioritize. Demonstrated ability to work as part of
a team as well as independently. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - -USC is a smoke-free environmentUSC is an equal
opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other
characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider
for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a
manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including
the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the
Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due
consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the
Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment
screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
-We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees
with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or
requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by
phone at , or by email at -. Inquiries will be treated as
confidential to the extent permitted by law.
Keywords: Keck Medicine of USC, Lakewood , Mental Health - $31-35 per hour, Other , Huntington Park, California
|
Click
here to apply!
|
