Clinical Research Coordinator, Department of Psychiatry

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

The Department of Psychiatry's Center for Digital Mental Health (CDMH) at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking qualified college graduates with a background in psychology, neuroscience, social work, or a related field to fill Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) positions. CDMH studies evidence-based technology solutions to prevent, assess, and treat mental illness (e.g., depression, anxiety) and to promote mental health.

The CRC will serve as the primary liaison between patients, providers, and recruiting studies in the center. The CRC will frequently relay clinical and research information and directly resolve patient issues per provider instruction. The patient population is high acuity with complex psychiatric disorders, co-morbid medical problems, substance use, and overlapping psychosocial concerns. The CRC will work as part of a dynamic team of clinicians, researchers, professional staff, and other CRCs to ensure the highest quality of care and service to patients and their clinicians.

The position requires great discretion and judgment to manage sensitive information and effectively prioritize tasks. This challenging and rewarding role would suit a self-motivated individual who enjoys multitasking, possesses excellent communication skills, and is detail-oriented. The CRC will monitor the pace and progress of recruitment into our research studies and serve as the primary contact for study participants. The CRC will ensure that all components of the participants' assessments and surveys are appropriately completed and tracked in the computer database.

To apply, please submit your resume/CV and a cover letter. Please list your GPA (cumulative and major) and relevant coursework on your resume/CV.

• Collects and organizes patient data
• Maintains records and databases
• Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
• Assists with recruiting patients for studies (e.g., via social media)
• Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
• Conduct literature searches
• Verifies the accuracy of study forms
• Updates study forms per protocol
• Documents patient visits and procedures
• Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures
• Assists with interviewing study participants
• Administers and scores questionnaires
• Provides a basic explanation of the study, and in some cases, obtains informed consent from participants
• Performs study procedures, including electroencephalogram (EEG), skin conductance, heart rate, and eye-tracking.
• Assists with study regulatory submissions
• Writes consent forms
• Verifies participant inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Performs administrative support duties as required

A Clinical Research Coordinator II performs the duties of a Clinical Research Coordinator I (above) and may also:

• Maintain research data, patient fields, regulatory binders, and study databases
• Perform data analysis and QA/QC data checks
• Organize and interpret data
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Act as a study resource for patients and family
• Monitor and evaluate lab and procedure data
• Evaluate study questionnaires
• Contribute to protocol recommendations
• Assist with the preparation of the annual review
• Assist PI in preparing study reports

Education:

A bachelor’s degree is required with a background in psychology, neuroscience, social work, or a related field.

Experience:

New graduates with relevant course/project work experience but without prior research experience will be considered for the Clinical Research Coordinator I position outlined above.

Those with a minimum of 1-2 years of directly related work experience will be…