Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital 
Work Days: 20 hours/week TBD
Category: Research
Department: Research  
Job Type: Part Time
Work Shift: Day 
Hours/Week: 20.00 
Union Name: Non Union

Department Description:

The Research Department at Cambridge Health Alliance advances the organization’s mission by supporting applied services and clinical research that promote health equity, improved delivery of mental health services to adults, youth and children, and community well-being. The department collaborates with a wide range of partners, including other research labs at CHA, other academic partners, including other Harvard Psychiatry Departments, community organizations, health systems, and public agencies. With multidisciplinary expertise, the individuals in the research department assist in the design, implementation and administration of rigorous, community-informed projects that generate actionable insights and drive positive, data-informed change.

Summary

The Research and Clinical Assessment Coordinator (RAC) is a part-time role (20 hours per week) dedicated to conducting clinical and research assessments for patients in an outpatient clinic at CHA, a specialized program for individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis. The RAC plays a key role in overseeing the assessment process for all patients entering the clinic and conducting follow-up assessments every six months. This person will also work with one other coordinator to share responsibilities for conducting a medication treatment trial. A portion of the work will include collaborations with McLean Hospital colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a social science, psychology, or related field with an interest in mental healthcare.
• Prior experience or strong interest in working with young individuals (ages 15-30) with serious mental illness.
• This position is ideal for individuals seeking hands-on experience in clinical assessment within a multidisciplinary mental health setting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, RedCap, Excel, Google Suites and other database management programs strongly preferred

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.