Job Description
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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.
We are looking for an individual for a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) position within the Department of Psychiatry/Behavioral Medicine (BMED) Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. The BMED Program is a multidisciplinary group with a longstanding commitment to conduct clinical research focused on developing, validating and disseminating psychosocial interventions that prevent and treat chronic illness.
The CRC will be responsible for assisting with studies as detailed below. The CRC may collaborate with other members of the research team, faculty, and staff of the BMED Program, but will also be expected to take initiative and work well independently. Due to the time- or deadline-sensitive nature of many projects, the pace of work may be demanding at times. Other projects are long-term and require constant attention to prioritization.
This position offers valuable research experience in clinical psychology, health psychology, behavioral and psychosocial intervention development, mental health, HIV prevention and care, transgender health, substance use, qualitative and quantitative methods, conducting research with vulnerable populations, and both hospital- and community-based recruitment. It is an ideal position for people looking to apply to graduate school in clinical psychology or a related field. Specifically, the applicant will work on the following studies:
• One-Mind One-Heart: This study will establish the feasibility and acceptability of a novel, text-enhanced integrative behavioral intervention "One Mind-One Heart (OM-OH)," aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in older people with HIV (OPWH). By addressing CVD, a significant co-morbidity that affects a growing number of OPWH in psychological distress due to shared pathophysiology linked to systemic inflammation, this work will be instrumental in improving the health and well-being of PWH across the lifespan.
• UpGage: This study will involve collaboration between clinical psychology researchers, Fenway Health leaders and staff, and structurally disadvantaged people who use stimulants. We aim to identify critical barriers to HIV prevention services, and unmet (e.g., psychosocial, and structural) needs via in-depth qualitative interviews; select evidence-based intervention content (e.g., skill-building problem-solving and emotion-focused coping skills) to meet these needs; and refine the selected interventions, with provider key stakeholder feedback, to be optimized for implementation in Fenway Health.
• TRANSFORM: TRANS women inFORMing development of affirmative drug use services: This study aims to inform the development of an affirming drug use and HIV prevention intervention for transgender women. Using Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) methods, this study partners with five trans-led/serving community based organizations to conduct mixed-methods (qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys with transgender women in Massachusetts and South Florida) to identify intervention targets, preferences, and implementation optimization.
Job Summary GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Summarize the nature and level of work performed. Please note that this section should be written in a paragraph format and provide a broad description of the role and its purpose as well as the reporting structure.
We are looking for an individual for a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) position within the Department of Psychiatry/Behavioral Medicine (BMED) Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. The BMED Program is a multidisciplinary group with a longstanding commitment to conduct clinical research focused on developing, validating and disseminating psychosocial interventions that prevent and treat chronic illness.
The CRC will be responsible for assisting with studies as detailed below. The CRC may collaborate with other members of the research team, faculty, and staff of the BMED Program, but will also be expected to take initiative and work well independently. Due to the time- or deadline-sensitive nature of many projects, the pace of work may be demanding at times. Other projects are long-term and require constant attention to prioritization.
This position offers valuable research experience in clinical psychology, health psychology, behavioral and psychosocial intervention development, mental health, HIV prevention and care, transgender health, substance use, qualitative and quantitative methods, conducting research with vulnerable populations, and both hospital- and community-based recruitment. It is an ideal position for people looking to apply to graduate school in clinical psychology or a related field. Specifically, the applicant will work on the following studies:
• One-Mind One-Heart: This study will establish the feasibility and acceptability of a novel, text-enhanced integrative behavioral intervention "One Mind-One Heart (OM-OH)," aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in older people with HIV (OPWH). By addressing CVD, a significant co-morbidity that affects a growing number of OPWH in psychological distress due to shared pathophysiology linked to systemic inflammation, this work will be instrumental in improving the health and well-being of PWH across the lifespan.
• UpGage: This study will involve collaboration between clinical psychology researchers, Fenway Health leaders and staff, and structurally disadvantaged people who use stimulants. We aim to identify critical barriers to HIV prevention services, and unmet (e.g., psychosocial, and structural) needs via in-depth qualitative interviews; select evidence-based intervention content (e.g., skill-building problem-solving and emotion-focused coping skills) to meet these needs; and refine the selected interventions, with provider key stakeholder feedback, to be optimized for implementation in Fenway Health.
• TRANSFORM: TRANS women inFORMing development of affirmative drug use services: This study aims to inform the development of an affirming drug use and HIV prevention intervention for transgender women. Using Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) methods, this
study partners with five trans-led/serving community based organizations to conduct mixed-methods (qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys with transgender women in Massachusetts and South Florida) to identify intervention targets, preferences, and implementation optimization.
Qualifications PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In order of importance, list essential areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation. This section should be completed as a bulleted list and explain how the role is performed.
Relevant activities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Oversee and coordinate the recruitment, enrollment, and study visits of research participants
• Maintains records and databases
• Performs administrative support duties as required
• Carry out study visits involving interviews and surveys
• Coordinates operations of clinical research activities such as study documentation, reporting, & logistics
• Act as a point of contact for the study
• Train new study staff and trainees
• Participate in qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Participate in manuscript writing and submission
• Other responsibilities include maintaining participant databases, purchasing study supplies, leading and/or participating in weekly team/departmental meetings, and other various administrative tasks
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
This section should be a bulleted list of minimum requirements explaining the skills (what the individual is trained for) and competencies (measurable as defined by the job) necessary to perform the job.
• Proficiency with Microsoft-based software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook to process data and enhance communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with people.
• Affirming and nondiscriminatory attitudes and behaviors towards all people.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize.
• Adherence to protocol and regulatory guidelines.
• This position requires a high degree of motivation and self-sufficiency, although extensive training will be provided.
• Ability to problem solve effectively and independently.
QUALIFICATIONS:
(MUST be realistic, neither overstated nor understated, and related to the essential functions of the job.):
EDUCATION:
Minimum Required: High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree, ideally in public health/psychology or related fields.
Equivalent Experience - please document if educational requirements can be met through equivalent experience:
Lived experience, advocacy, and community organization experience all will be considered in lieu of educational background.
EXPERIENCE: Indicate the required and preferred (optional) amount and type of experience
Previous clinical research experience including work with research participants, collection of clinical data (surveys), using REDCap databases, or familiarity with IRB requirements and regulatory documentation is beneficial but not required.
Lived experience, education, research experience, advocacy, and community organization experience will all be considered as beneficial background for this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Describe the conditions in which the work is performed. Use this section to detail any physical requirements for the position (lifting, carrying, etc). Use this section to also detail any environmental conditions associated with the position (outdoor weather requirements, hazardous materials, etc).
This position is about a 2-year full-time (5 days per week), hybrid (virtual and in-person) position (ending around December 2027) [eligible for benefits].
Open to discussing flexibility regarding days/hours. However, would need some availability for weekday daytime hours.
In-person work would take place at:
Massachusetts General Hospital Behavioral Medicine Program
One Bowdoin Square, Boston, MA
Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Hybrid
Work Location 15 New Chardon Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Employee Type Regular
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Pay Range $19.76 - $28.44/Hourly
Grade 5
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