Professional Rater II - Psychiatry

Professional Rater II

A group of investigators in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the Washington University School of Medicine are 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. This position will involve an ongoing study within the Early Emotional Development Program (EEDP) in the Department of Child Psychiatry. This individual will require experience working with diverse study populations and school districts in the Saint Louis area. These studies primarily investigate relationships between early experiences, emotional development, and child psychopathology. We offer a collegial and collaborative work culture that values and respects your contributions. Specifically, this position will assist study coordinators in numerous phases of the THRIVE study, coding of child assessments from the NOA study, and possible other studies as needed. Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and a minimum of two Saturdays per month.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, screens and schedules subjects for study per protocol.
• Manages day-to-day aspects of the studies including consenting participants, running assessments, updating study protocols, and assisting with IRB.
• Administers child behavioral assessments for child participants ages four to fifteen, in addition to parent assessments.
• Guides parents and participants through the process by providing thorough instructions and responding appropriately to participant concerns.
• Performs data entry and filing in accordance with study guidelines.
• Evaluates research results, reporting findings and discussing project outcomes
• May participate in training of Professional Rater I.
• Maintains proper documentation and recordkeeping.
• Codes infant and child videos based on existing and developing protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Good Clinical Practice.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.
• 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 :

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.

Salary Range

$19.93 - $29.93 / HourlyThe 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.

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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EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. 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, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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