Senior Research Clinician

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Job Summary

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking an experienced Research Area Specialist Senior to work on a new NIH funded clinical trial focused on cannabis use disorder among adults. The study will examine the efficacy of a therapeutic intervention, rooted in behavioral economic principles and behavioral paradigms (e.g., conditioning, contingency management), at reducing cannabis consumption and/or improving wellbeing.

In this role, you?ll be primarily responsible for delivering a remote behavioral intervention phone and video modalities and responding to/managing any clinical risk assessments that occur in the context of research interactions with study participants. Tasks during the early phase of the study period will also involve: a) bringing clinical behavioral expertise to the refinement of the intervention, including assisting in and/or leading stakeholder engagement with input from people with relevant lived experience, b) assisting with start-up and research administrative activities to ensure the intervention protocol can be successfully tested in a randomized controlled trial design (e.g., quality assurance protocols, drafting SOPs, assisting with training other staff, related IRB documentation, etc.), c) adapting risk assessment protocols and procedures from prior studies for the current study and population, d) other routine research tasks as needed, including recruitment assistance or tracking hard-to-reach participants. Tasks after the study begins recruitment will include: a) delivering the intervention, b) completing relevant documentation for the intervention, c) assisting with processing participant payments earned through intervention participation, d) risk management, e) assisting with oversight of any other junior study clinician(s) and coverage for them during periods of absence, f) monitoring intervention engagement and preforming outreach as needed, and g) routine research tasks as needed to meet study goals, including occasional in-office/campus-based activities.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is thoughtful, compassionate, and nonjudgmental to collaborate on a new approach for addressing behavioral health concerns involving incentive-based interventions, which are growing in the field. Our team is passionate about serving the public through clinical research that leverages technologies to reach citizens where they are and support their goals and wellness. Ultimately, we are looking for an organized and compassionate clinician who can share that energy and commitment.

Responsibilities*

Your responsibilities in this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting project leadership in refining intervention protocols based on stakeholder feedback, engagement with stakeholders to ensure ongoing incorporation of stakeholder voice into clinical research efforts
• Assisting project leadership in adapting and implementing risk management protocols; adhering to risk management procedures for triaging and responding to participant distress; identifying and responding to adverse events per study protocol
• Providing clinical input into recruitment and follow-up procedures to aid seamless integration of clinical intervention within the structure of the research protocols
• Assisting in training other team members in relevant tasks (e.g., risk management, quality assurance, adverse event reporting)
• Participate in regular clinical supervision with clinical supervisor to ensure fidelity of intervention delivery
• Monitor study performance and brainstorm changes to enhance participant recruitment and retention within the intervention
• Assist with preparation of progress reports and publications regarding intervention engagement data
• Help with other research activities as needed, such as participant recruitment, data entry/quality assurance, drafting SOPs, IRB documentation, start-up and closeout tasks

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related filed such as Psychology, Public Health or Social Work with prior experience delivering behavioral interventions. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Including relevant undergraduate student work experience.
• 5-6 years of related experience, i.e., published in a field of specialty and academic knowledge in a field or discipline.
• Candidates must be detailed oriented, possess the ability to work productively with others in a cooperative team environment, and have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• The successful candidate will be adept at multi-tasking, able to work independently, maintain orderly records and seek guidance as needed
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, critical thinking, and attentiveness to detail are required.

Desired Qualifications*

• Master's or Doctoral Degree preferred.
• History of delivering behavioral health interventions to adults with cannabis use disorder and/or other substance use disorders, with co-occurring conditions and/or chronic health conditions
• Ability to implement principles of behaviorism/operant models of clinical assessment and/or intervention, consistent with an incentive-based intervention approach to facilitate behavior change in day-to-day life
• Training in Motivational Interviewing and experience delivering interventions blending MI with behavioral approaches
• Experience managing high-risk clinical scenarios with patients with substance use and/or mental health disorders, supervising junior colleagues/staff in risk management procedures
• Experience implementing quality assurance procedures for clinical trials (e.g., tracking intervention engagement activities, monitoring trends)
• Experience with creating intervention training protocols and SOPs
• Experience collaborating on dissemination products (e.g., publications, presentations) reflecting clinical research procedures and outcomes

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time schedule during regular business hours during study start-up. Active recruitment, intervention delivery, and follow-up periods for enrolled participants require flexibility to accommodate participant needs on evenings and weekends.

Work Locations

This position is located in Ann Arbor, MI. Hybrid and remote work options are also possible.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

E-Verify

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U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.