Professional Rater II - Psychiatry

Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
A group of young investigators in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the Washington University School of Medicine are seeking to hire a compassionate, dedicated individual to serve as Professional Rater II and join our growing team. We are devoted to improving the outcomes of preteens with mental health concerns and driven by a mission to enhance understanding of the role of social media in preteen health and development.


This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is transforming the landscape of preteen mental health-the results from this project may help us better understand how social media impacts mental health and development. We offer a collegial and collaborative work culture that values and respects your contributions. In your role as a Professional Rater II, you will bring your clinical research expertise to conduct online (Zoom) and in-person clinical interview sessions and in-person EEG assessments with research participants between the ages of 10-12 and their caregivers. Through these comprehensive assessments, you will play an integral role in our data collection, supporting the assessment psychopathology and social media use in preteens, while working in close collaboration with our team of investigators and research staff.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Schedules and conducts semi-structured clinical interviews with preteens and caregivers in-person as well as via teleconferencing tools (e.g., Zoom) and databases (e.g., REDCap) per study protocol.
  
• Documents participant history, symptoms, and diagnoses using PC computer systems and clinical interviews.
  
  
• Conducts in-laboratory EEG sessions with preteens.
  
  
• Leverages unique insights and clinical acumen to ensure participants are engaged with study procedures.
  
  
• Engages in thoughtful communication with principal investigators, other clinical team members, and research staff, fostering a spirit of teamwork in service of our research and clinical mission.
  
  
• Upholds the highest standard of participant confidentiality, ensuring stringent adherence to HIPPA regulations and institutional research guidelines.
  
  
• Actively participates in continuous learning and professional development initiatives to stay at the forefront of research and clinical best practices.
  
  
• May participate in the training of Professional Rater I.
  
  
• Monitors and orders supplies necessary for successfully conducting the research assessments.
  
  
• Prepares/edits progress reports and attends meetings.
  

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
  

Physical Effort

• 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 :
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

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.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:
Assessment Testing, Clinical Interviewing, Computer Systems, Electroencephalogram (EEG), HIPAA Compliance, Interactive Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Patient Support, Physician Communications, Psychology, Redcap, Scheduling, Social Work, Working with Children, Zoom Video

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

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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.
  
• 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.