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The JJBH Clinical Research Coordinator position is with Dr. Marina Tolou-Shams’ Juvenile in. Justice Behavioral Health (JJBH) research team in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco and Division of Infant, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Zuckerberg SF General Hospital (ZSFG). The UCSF-ZSFG JJBH research team engages in a program of research that incorporates epidemiological/observation, behavioral intervention efficacy trial, and structural-level approache... more details

The JJBH Clinical Research Coordinator position is with Dr. Marina Tolou-Shams’ Juvenile inJustice Behavioral Health (JJBH) research team in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco and Division of Infant, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Zuckerberg SF General Hospital (ZSFG). The UCSF-ZSFG JJBH research team engages in a program of research that incorporates epidemiological/observation, behavioral intervention efficacy trial, and structural-level approaches to understanding how to improve behavioral health (HIV and sexually transmitted infections risk, psychiatric symptoms, substance use), legal (recidivism) outcomes for publicly (Medi-Cal) insured and/or systems-involved youth and young adults. The JJBH Clinical Research Coordinator will join a national multi-cultural, multi-lingual team who are dedicated to improving behavioral health outcomes and reducing health disparities among publicly-insured and/or system-involved youth and adult populations. The primary functions of this position will be on digital health, behavioral health, and navigator related projects. Examples studies include a chatbot to reduce parenting stress, a navigator program to link youth to mental health services, and an assessment study examining the impact of structural racism on health outcomes of justice involved youth.

Under the supervision of a JJBH Supervisor, the incumbent will work closely with Dr. Marina Tolou-Shams and JJBH collaborators and partners to help coordinate and support Dr. Marina Tolou-Shams’ JJBH research grants. The incumbent will provide clinical research support on JJBH projects through a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: 1) aiding with participant recruitment, consenting, enrollment and retention; 2) primary and secondary data collection (including electronic medical chart review and data extraction) and database management; 3) delivering navigator interventions being tested for efficacy across various settings serving publicly-insured and/or system-involved youth and families; 4) supporting the care coordination and delivery of digital mental health interventions being tested; and 5) preparing reports for Institutional Review Boards and grant funders, and any other necessary paperwork related to JJBH research projects including presentation, manuscript, and grant preparation. The home location of the incumbent will be UCSF Pride Hall, but up to 50% of their time may be spent working/traveling in the Bay Area (e.g., Alameda, Contra Costa).

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At least one-year minimum research experience, including experience with preparing study materials, recruiting and enrolling study participants, and data collection.
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in Psychology (or a related field such as Sociology) and Statistics.
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.
Experience working directly with system-involved youth and families.
Experience conducting statistical analyses and writing up research findings using SPSS, SAS, R, or a comparable statistical software package.
Experience conducting qualitative analysis and writing up research findings using Atlas.ti, Nvivo, or a comparable software package.
Experience conducting electronic medical record chart review and data extraction.
Proof of bilingual certification or linguistic ability may be requested.

HS graduation (or equivalent GED) or an equivalent combination of education and experience; sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
Bilingual Spanish speaking
At Computer literate, fluent with software packages including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
Project coordination or management experience.
Superior interpersonal skills.
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others; good team member. Ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines, able to set priorities and work independently. Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; detail-oriented.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability.
Excellent documentation skills, ability to set priorities, work both independently and collaboratively, excellent follow-up, work well under pressure.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent computer and word processing skills, using standard IBM/PC software (such as: WordPerfect, Microsoft Word Excel, Access and/or PowerPoint.
Excellent written skills. Demonstrated experience with writing, editing, proofreading, and revising/updating protocols and documents.
Proven flexibility to adjust to constantly changing priorities.
Individuals must have a vehicle to travel throughout the greater Bay Area to assist with recruitment and be willing to spend significant time across Bay Area Counties (e.g., Alameda, Contra Costa).
Demonstrated experience coordinating meetings.
A preliminary job offer and assignment may be extended pending successful background clearance.

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