Clinical Research Mental Health Interviewer

Requirements:

EDUCATION: Master's degree in psychology (clinical or counseling), social work, or Nurse Practitioner degree in psychiatry/mental health, or equivalent is required.

License/Certification: Valid Driver's License is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Required: One or more years in research or working with patients with complex mental health disorders;
• Desired:  approved appointment with the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS).

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Working knowledge of diagnostic structured interviews such as PRISM, SCID, or MINI;
• Working knowledge of the etiology and diagnosis of mental illness and addictions and DSM-V diagnoses and diagnostic criteria;
• Ability to conduct structured psychiatric diagnostic interviews with a variety of age groups and types of illness;
• Excellent computer skills;
• Effective interpersonal skills, excellent verbal communication and written skills;
• Ability to effectively work in different locations to conduct on-site, in-person interviews;
• Flexibility to schedule and conduct evening and weekend interviews;
• Organized, detail-oriented, self-directed/takes initiative, and dependable;
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize workload;
• Ability to work in a research setting following standardized protocols to collect data;
• Ability to effectively work as part of a team;
• Able to become knowledgeable and adhere to VA rules and regulations, as well as standard procedures in clinical research;
• Familiarity with a wide range of concepts, principles and practices in the scientific area;
• Familiarity with addiction research or genetics.

Physical Conditions: Lifting (up to) 20 lbs. occasionally, sitting and standing for long periods of time, bending, repetitive motion, etc.

Environmental Demands: Exposure to office, hospital/clinical and wet lab environments. Exposure to body fluids (i.e., collection and transportation of human saliva). Travel to different locations to conduct onsite in-person interviews.

PAVIR engages in nonprofit medical research and works with sponsors and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) in administering funds for conducting research to find new and improved ways to combat human disease and help people with disabilities. Please refer to our website for additional information: www.pavir.org 

PAVIR is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Individuals with a Disability are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at jobs@pavir.org. 

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/pavir/jobs/1411792-239988