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UPMC Res Project Coordinator WPIC | Western Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Res Project Coordinator will have responsibilities within the ongoing research projects of Dr. Brian Thoma within the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Thoma’s program of research examines mental and behavioral health among LGBTQ adolescents, with a focus on risk for suicidal behavior. The Project Coordinator will primarily coordinate a longitudinal study examining psychosocial experiences and risk for suicidal behavior over time among transgender and nonbinary adolescents.
This position is grant funded.
Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate records of project spending and funds available.
Coordinate the daily activities and special projects for department.
Coordinate scheduling of assessments.
Assist with quality assurance over all aspects of data collection and management, including data flow, data entry and verification, maintenance of all project databases, data security and confidentiality.
Provides regular supervision for junior staff.
Responsible for preparing and modifying IRB protocols, Regulatory Binders, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Communicate effectively with the research, clinical, and administrative staff related to this research.
Coordination of recruitment ie. Advertisements, tracking recruitment, and developing strategies to increase response in targeted populations.
Responsible for the submission of regular reports detailing the progress of the research, including NIH progress reports.
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Business Administration or related area of study and three years of relevant research and/or clinical experience is required.
Prior training and experience with clinical interviewing preferred, including risk assessment and safety planning.
Experience working with LGBTQ+ youth strongly preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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