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Posted Job TitleBehavioral Health Research Specialist (Palliative Research Center)Job Profile TitleClinical Research Coordinator CJob Description SummaryThe Palliative and Advanced Illness Research Center is hiring a Behavioral Health Research Specialist to support a clinical trial examining the mechanisms underlying the effectiveness of a remotely delivered Coping Skills Training (CST) intervention for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and their families. Psychological distress frequently co-occurs with COPD, significantly impacting patient well-being and clinical outcomes. Designed to alleviate distress in outpatients with COPD and their families, the CST intervention draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and other therapeutic modalities. The Behavioral Health Research Specialist will have primary responsibility for delivering the CST intervention, which will be delivered by phone or videoconferencing with patients and their informal family caregivers. They will also join and be an important part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the lives of those facing serious illnesses including improving health equity and access to high-quality, family-centered care. Joanna Hart, MD, MSHP, is the principal investigator and provides faculty leadership for this team.Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the principal investigator, the Behavioral Health Research Specialist will be instrumental in the day-to-day operations of the trial. While most of the work hours will be during traditional business hours, the employee will provide limited evening and/or weekend hours to accommodate the schedules of the participants unable to meet during typical business hours. The Behavioral Health Research specialist will undergo training provided by the clinical psychologist who previously co-developed and has now adapted the intervention for this study. Additional duties will include completing training to conduct psychological risk assessments; administering these assessments to tentatively eligible and enrolled participants; and ensuring intervention fidelity by logging session durations, recording detailed field notes, and audio-recording select sessions for review. They will support study start-up activities as required and participate in regular supervision sessions with a clinical psychologist. They may also assist with eliciting community advisory board feedback about study procedures and content and contribute to qualitative aspects of the study as they are of interest, including conducting interviews and coding transcripts. They will collaborate closely with the study’s project manager, clinical research coordinators, and other external health system partners.
DUTIES:
Conduct psychological risk assessments with tentatively eligible and enrolled participants.
Complete training for CST intervention and psychological risk assessments, including refresher sessions.
Conduct CST sessions via phone or video, including during limited weekend and/or evening hours as necessary to meet participants’ needs.
Ensure fidelity to intervention by documenting session duration, logging field notes, and audio-recording selected sessions
Participate in regular supervision sessions with a clinical psychologist.
Participate in both team and Center-wide meetings.
Assist in eliciting community advisory board feedback.
Assist in study start-up activities and perform additional duties as assigned.
POSITION CONTIGENT UPON FUNDING
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science and 4 to 6 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Preferred:
Fluency in Spanish
Candidates must be very comfortable spending the majority of their time working directly with patients and/or family members experiencing psychological or emotional distress. They must be willing and able to conduct psychological risk assessments with these participants following training, and with ongoing support, from a clinical psychologist. They must be detail-oriented, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills—especially when working closely with diverse and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals—and be highly organized. Strong computer skills are essential. The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to achieve collective goals is crucial. Demonstrated experience working with community organizations.
Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolPerelman School of MedicinePay Range$51,824.00 – $60,813.00 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University Benefits
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