Psychologist (Part-Time) (52152)

Position Objective: The Psychologist will provide support to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) within the National Institutes of Health. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Emotion and Development Branch (EDB) has a requirement to collect complex psychological data using advanced engineering devices. These devices will interface with humans who will be engaged in research. Provide specialized expertise in MRI, psychological and behavioral method, physiological equipment and computer paradigms for pediatric mental illness research. Oversee onsite data collection, equipment operation, team coordination, participant monitoring and secure data management across the full research process. Quality checking of data, maintaining of data records related to therapeutic studies. Interface with clinical staff, trainees on administering assessments and interviews

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruit and screen patients for projects.
• Perform cognitive and neuropsychological assessments for clinical care and research studies including diagnostic assessments containing parent interviews as well as direct testing with individuals. 4
• Maintain records of screening results and patient information. 5
• Conduct patient and volunteer follow-up evaluations and track patients through longitudinal studies.
• Administers and interprets psychological assessments to probands and family members as part of the research protocol.
• Facilitate research with novel therapeutics. 1
• Contribute to the processes for evaluating efficacy of psychotherapy.
• Provide consultation regarding study design and the use of psychological instruments.
• Provide psychological subject matter expertise to researchers planning, implementing, monitoring, tracking and closing out clinical research.
• Train research assistants, staff and trainees on psychiatric screening interviews and neuropsychological assessments. 2
• Provide expert consultation to multidisciplinary research teams regarding study findings for incorporation into research manuscripts and presentation. 3
• Monitoring and tracking participant behavioral task performance while going under MRI.
• Ensure data is appropriately stored.
• Maintain records of screening results and patient information.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Skilled in Psychopy or E-prime or similar softwares
• Experience with Windows OS
• Able to work with teams of staff with varying expertise
• Provide expertise in psychological and behavioral experiments
• Psychological and Cognitive tasks administration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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This position is contingent upon contract award.