Clinical Psychiatric Assessor

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The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

This position will be in support of the Graduate School of Nursing / Adjustment Disorders Team with Uniformed Services University (USU). The position is 100% remote, on an as-needed basis. The expectation is 2 hours a week.

The Adjustment Disorders (AjD) team is investigating the validity, reliability, and sensitivity to change for a military-centric clinical tool developed to measure the presence of and severity of Adjustment disorder. AjD is the most prevalent mental health diagnosis in the U.S. military, and is highly comorbid with suicidality. It is also the most common reason for aeromedical evacuations from combat zones, and is linked to early separation from the military.

HJF is seeking a Clinical Psychiatric Assessor to conduct clinical assessments for participants in our research programs. The candidate will actively participate in ongoing research and will be responsible for clinical evaluations of research participants using structured instruments (primarily CGI & CAPS-5) using RedCap for data collection. These instruments are administered by clinicians and clinical researchers who have a working knowledge of PTSD. Trained paraprofessionals who have experience can also administer these instruments.

Responsibilities

1. Handles confidential information requiring professional discretion and compliance with protected health information, data integrity, and security policies.
2. Conducts participant assessments while observing all protocol requirements and guidelines.
3. Completes all data entry required after each assessment, to include answering study team queries.
4. Manages a caseload of various study participants and is able to organize and submit all required documents for each specific study to the relevant study team, and any other applicable parties.
5. Submits all required documentation to the study team, and any other applicable parties.
6. Submits patient master files to ensure audit readiness, including both paper and electronic documents per study protocols.
7. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, strong active listening skills, verbal, and written communication skills, patience and trustworthiness.
8. Participates in occasional team meetings including preparation of manuscripts for publication.
9. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Psychiatric Assessments.
• A clinical background in behavioral health, psychiatry, psychiatric nursing, psychology, counseling, or social work.
• These instruments are administered by clinicians and clinical researchers who have a working knowledge of PTSD.
• Trained paraprofessionals who have experience can also administer these instruments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience administering some or all of the following structured assessments: CAPS-5, CGI-I/CGI-S, LEC-5, DASS-21, GAD-7, GWB, PHQ-9, PCL-5, ISI.

Knowledge and experience working with individuals who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Previous experience with PTSD clinical trials.

Previous experience with the Military Health System (MHS).

Previous experience with Department of Defense (DoD) guidelines and military families.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Psychology
• Minimum of 0 to 2 years experience required

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $24.09-$36.06. Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Candidate must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

As per Executive Order 14042, all HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)