Student Intern, Psychiatry Research (per diem)

Position: Student Intern, Psychiatry Research      

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: Per Diem, Hybrid

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Student Research Intern will support research and programmatic activities within the Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis (WRAP) in the Department of Psychiatry at Boston Medical Center. The WRAP Research Program is comprised of psychosis researchers who are dedicated to helping our patients lead meaningful, productive lives.

BMC and the WRAP team are committed to serving vulnerable populations by providing accessible, integrated care to all patients in our community. Our evidence-based clinical care also informs our research priorities. Our research is conducted with the goal of improving care for our patients and reducing disparities and inequities in access to and outcomes in specialty psychosis care. As such, we are engaged in collaborative and integrative research focused on evaluating both novel and existing models of care. This position offers students the opportunity to gain exposure to clinical research and programmatic operations in an academic medical setting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overall, the Student Research Intern will support research projects within the WRAP program, working with the full WRAP team to facilitate recruitment, complete regulatory and administrative tasks, conduct study visits, and contribute to research products. This role will allow the unique opportunity to interact directly with patients and healthcare providers, enhancing the Student Research Intern’s understanding of clinical research and care in a real-world setting. This experience will provide essential skills for a future career in healthcare or research, as well as in-depth education on schizophrenia-spectrum disorders.

• Assist with data entry, document management, and tracking project-related information.
• Support and provide communication with research participants, staff, and collaborators.
• Prepare and update documents, spreadsheets, and other materials for meetings or reports.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning and follow-up activities.
• Help organize and maintain digital files, forms, and internal databases.
• Support administrative tasks related to scheduling, documentation, and general coordination.
• Conduct basic literature reviews or information gathering to support ongoing projects.
• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to relevant policies and procedures.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate college degree program

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Comfort using standard office software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks
• Professionalism and respect for confidentiality
• Courses in psychology, psychiatry, and/or mental health
• Experience leading group meetings

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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