Mental Health Research Associate

Company : University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Job Type : Full Time

Chapel Hill, Nc

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Job Description - Mental Health Research Associate

Department:
Globl Hlth and Infect Disease - 427801
Career Area :
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date:
02/20/2024
Application Deadline:
03/13/2024
Position Type:
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title :
Mental Health Research Associate
Position Number:
20062398
Vacancy ID:
S022698
Full-time/Part-time:
Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week:
20
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:
Dependent on Experience or Dependent on Qualifications.
Proposed Start Date:
03/01/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment:
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Be a Tar Heel!:
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary:
The Mental Health Research Associate (MHRA) will join a dynamic research study team where they will be expected to independently execute, manage, and coordinate a mental-health focused research protocol within the MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS) – a collaborative, multi-center, longitudinal study designed to comprehensively investigate the impact of chronic health conditions that affect people living with HIV.
The MHRA will manage all operations for a protocol using the World Health Organization World Mental Health Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) for the assessment of mental health disorders among MWCCS participants. The MHRA is expected to independently direct all aspects of protocol planning and implementation. They will be responsible for participant recruitment, administration of CIDI assessments, documentation of study procedures, and will also be responsible for referral and follow-up of clinical issues as appropriate. They will serve as the protocol point of contact for the Project Director (PD), Investigators and other research personnel. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or in public health, social sciences, psychology, or related disciplines, with at least 3 year’s work experience.
Ability to collaborate effectively with team members of diverse backgrounds and levels of training. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. They should be responsible, mature, organized, and attentive to details.
Driver license required (the MWCCS has two off-site clinics and the selected MHRA must travel between the two for research appointments.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:
Not Applicable.