POSITION OBJECTIVE

　　Working under limited supervision, coordinate research activities for the Behavioral Health Research Group in the department of Psychiatry. This includes involvement as a team member in several mental health and neurologic research projects both at Case Western Reserve University and in the community. Involvement in the studies may include, but is not limited to, participant recruitment, rating participants on psychiatric rating scales, entering visit data into electronic case report forms, administering psycho-educational interventions to participants in the research study, and other study-related duties. Perform all clinical and research functions under the Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Comply with all National Institute for Mental Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, internal review board, and other regulatory guidelines.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Carry out complex research assignments of a non-routine nature by administering parts of research interventions to 'Seriously Mentally Ill' participants. Develop and implement effective recruitment policies and procedures through advertising and in-person contact with mental health providers and organizations at study sites and within the community. Oversee psychiatrists, lab technicians, and other study-related personnel to coordinate group efforts in accomplishing study goals and ensuring proper protocol is followed. Collaborate with individual hospital staff at each site to ensure appropriate procedures are followed for clinical study procedures. Administer psychological and psychiatric assessments according to protocol guidelines. Assessments include both diagnostic and symptom severity measures. (40%)Work closely with the principal investigator and research manager to establish and implement ongoing study goals. Present each study's current progress and needs at weekly organizational meetings. Utilize team research staff to increase each study's time efficiency and aid in completing project deadlines. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals, and other affiliated internal review boards (IRBs) by overseeing IRB submissions to ensure they meet IRB mandates and the continuous approval of protocols. Utilize and devise new and innovative research techniques involving a high degree of skill and training. Evaluate the adequacy of techniques, studies, and tests of new procedures. Coordinate data safety and monitory board meetings for group research studies. (30%)Manage ongoing project activities to include project reporting, data management, maintenance, and accuracy of study logs and records according to protocol guidelines. Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines. (15%)Mentor lower-level research assistants and student volunteers to aid in the growth of their research skills and overall research knowledge. Foster teamwork and team spirit within the larger research team. (7.5%)Assist in writing manuscripts and grants, co-author research projects, and provide data to the principal investigator for progress reports, publications, grant, and pilot applications. (2.5%)May monitor budgets to ensure funds are being spent in accordance with projections. (2.5%)NONESSENTIAL

　　Perform other research-related duties as assigned. (2.5%)

　　CONTACTS

　　Department: Continuous contact with research operations managers, principal/co-investigators,

　　biostatisticians, research assistants, data coordinators, and volunteers. Frequent contact with other

　　department faculty and staff. The purpose of this continuous contact is to discuss project timelines and tasks, share information related to projects, and to understand expectations of assignments.

　　University: Occasional contact with members of the data safety monitoring boards and internal review boards. The purpose of this frequent contact would be to