Student Intern, Psychiatry Research (Per Diem, Temporary)

Position: Student Intern, Psychiatry Research      

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: Per Diem, Temporary, Hybrid

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Student Intern will support clinical research activities in the Recovery from Stress and Trauma through Outpatient care, Research, and Education (RESTORE) Center at Boston Medical Center. The RESTORE Center seeks to address racial and socioeconomic disparities for PTSD through clinical, educational, and research initiatives. RESTORE provides high and low intensity treatment options for PTSD which have been tested in research studies at Boston Medical Center. Patients receiving treatment in the RESTORE center complete assessments every 3 months to determine treatment progress.

Students will gain exposure to a range of clinical research activities. The student will also support ongoing PRISMM lab studies and activities, and will collaborate with all lab study staff. This is a hybrid position. The co-op will mostly work remotely but may occasionally work on-site to assist with in-person research activities and program coordination.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides a wide variety of administrative and general support duties in assigned areas.
• Collaborates with staff on special projects, prepares related spreadsheets and other documents as required
• Completes data collection, data analysis and other duties as necessary for successful completion of the department’s projects and initiatives.
• May assist the principal investigator with translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole, interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts.

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:

• Recent college graduate or student enrolled in a related graduate or undergraduate degree program, preferably beyond a second semester junior.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize duties
• Ability to work independently
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Must have an interest in performing new and varied work assignments, and be flexible with regard to work assignments
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word is required. Knowledge or ability to learn Minitab.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with administration and documentation of clinical assessments in the electronic medical record (Epic)
• Monitor patient engagement in RESTORE (collect data using REDCap, send reminders about appointments and assessments to increase patient engagement)
• Communicate with study therapists regularly to coordinate care and outreach
• Meet with the study team (Principal Investigator, Research Coordinator, and clinic therapists) regularly to update on clinic progress
• Organization and maintenance of regulatory materials
• Preparation and facilitation of research and treatment consultation meetings

Other career development opportunities include:

• Attend weekly Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds
• Attend a wide range of educational seminars and workshops for BU and BMC employees
• Attend all-staff Research Meetings
• Attending our Global Dinner Series (speakers involved in diverse global mental health initiatives)

Personal Qualities:

• Adherence to the highest standards of professional conduct, including both verbal, non-verbal and written (including email) forms of communication
• Team-oriented attitude with ability to also work independently
• Extremely well-organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle concurrent, competing and shifting priorities
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Maintain patient confidentiality

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans