Professional Rater I - Psychiatry

About the role

This Professional Rater I position is full-time in the Department of Psychiatry. The rater will assist study coordinators in numerous phases of multiple studies led by Dr. Chad Sylvester.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer behavioral assessments for participants age 4 months to 12 years, including set-up, providing age-appropriate instructions for child/parent, and entering data in a timely manner.
• Screen, consent, and schedule participants via phone and in-person as research protocols dictate.
• Auxiliary with the administration of fMRIs for infant and child participants. Guide parents and children through the process by providing thorough instructions and responding appropriately to subject concerns.
• Manage administrative tasks including organizing and managing subject databases, data entry, tracking and ordering supplies, etc.
• Write and modify IRB protocols.
• Interact with children of all ages in various experimental settings.
• Auxiliary with the training and supervision of student volunteers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
• Some evening and weekend availability is required for this position.

Education

Preferred Qualifications: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

Preferred Qualifications: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

Preferred Qualifications: Conducting Cognitive Or Clinical Assessments With Children And/Or Adults With Psychiatric Disorders (1 Year), Research (1 Year)

Skills

Preferred Qualifications: Assessment Testing, Communication, Data Organization, Interpersonal Communication, Ordering Supplies, Organizing, Recordkeeping, Recruiting, Schedule Management, Screenings, Teamwork, Working with Children

Grade

C06-H

Salary Range

$17.89 - $26.35 / Hourly

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family: We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.