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42497BR

Extended Job Title:

HSC Research Scientist

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description:

Contributes to the university's mission through research and service.

Requisition ID:

42497BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

+ Assist in evaluation, assessments, and discharge of patients under the direction of a physician.

+ Establish rapport with individuals that are being asked to participate in the project.

+ Work with the TTUHSC El Paso department of Psychiatry, and community organizations. Inform individuals about resources for mental health treatment. Must meet established goals and deadlines. Is expected to meet with participants daily. Attend weekly meetings to report back to team on outreach initiative.

+ Maintain confidentiality and patient privacy at all times. Verify and ensure patient data is accurately documented according to research protocols and IRB requirements.

+ Schedule follow-up care (i.e., appointments, referrals, self-reports, scales) as requested.

+ May be required to travel for the purposes of recruitment and education. Collect data using REDCap and document participant relevant clinical information.

+ Work with the team to document recruitment and education activities.

+ Data collection must be organized, consistent, accurate and readily available for review.

+ Collaborate with community agencies and providers in support of Individual Treatment Plans.

+ Maintain positive community relationships. Rate assessments and questionnaires and input data in REDCap.

+ Participate and collaborate in multiple research studies.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

+ Implements interventions to support the patients participating in the project. Monitors the effectiveness of interventions. Utilizes evidence-based approaches and techniques, paying thought to research findings, core theory, and experience from practice.

+ Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.

+ Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.

+ Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes

+ Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork).

+ Perform all other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Work Location:

El Paso

Preferred Qualifications:

+ The Applicant must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.

+ The Applicant must be capable of working on several tasks simultaneously and does so according to designated time frames and level of importance.

+ The Applicant must have a strong work ethic and follow ethical guidelines.

+ Experience working with adolescents.

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Psychiatry Dept Elp Genl

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group:

Research Staff

Shift:

Day

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications:

+ Academic degree as defined by the academic unit and as appropriate for the position held.

+ Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a researcher.

+ Should have a record of activity which has contributed to the discipline or field of research.

+ In accordance with Texas Executive Order GA-48 and applicable state or federal law, this position may involve access to, work on, or conduct research involving critical infrastructure. It will require background checks, including, but not limited to, criminal history and other security-related screenings.

+ Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these checks.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

Yes

Are select agents used in this laboratory?:

No

Jeanne Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx .