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Part Time (50% effort) One Year Term-Limited Appointment with Potential for Renewal

The Treatment Innovation and Dissemination Research Group (TIDR; https://tidr.ssw.umich.edu/) at the University of Michigan School of Social Work is seeking an MSW-level Research Area Specialist to support externally funded clinical mental health intervention research. TIDR investigators utilize community-engaged approaches and leverage technology to improve access to mental health treatment for underserved and underrepresented groups. 

Reporting to Dr. Addie Weaver, this Research Area Specialist will coordinate and support multiple externally funded projects focused on tailoring and evaluating a technology-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy for depression among pregnant and postpartum people.

Responsibilities*

Specific responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to supporting clinical mental health research studies as follows:

• Lead efforts to recruit and retain research participants
• Schedule and coordinate participant assessments
• Conduct assessments with participants using the Mini Neuropsychiatric Interview v. 7 
• Schedule and coordinate with field students and MSW Research Assistants to support participants using the technology-assisted treatment through weekly check-ins
• Manage and submit Human Subject Incentive Payments (HSIP) to participants
• Manage and maintin online databases via REDCap
• Lead efforts to develop, submit, and maintain Insitutional Review Board applications, including submission of Amendments, Continuing Reviews, and Adverse Events as needed 
• Conduct qualitative interviews with participants 
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis 
• Collaborate and coordinate with community partners
• Utilize clinical skills to assist with treatment tailoring and web-based content creation
• Assist with developing reports for community partners and funders
   

Required Qualifications*

• MSW degree
• 1-2 years clinical research experience
• Proficiency in data management (e.g., REDCap) and statistical software (e.g., SPSS) programs
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Experience conducting structured diagnostic interviews and mental health assessments
• Experience related to human subjects’ protections, research ethics, and institutional review board applications. 
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to use considerable judgment, initiative, and independence
• Ability to work comfortably with diverse populations
• Preferred candidates will have LLMSW or LMSW in the state of Michigan
   

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