Clinical Research Coordinator
About The Position
As part of the Department of Psychiatry, Neurodevelopment and Psychosis Division, the Penn Psychosis Evaluation and Recovery Center (PERC) offers consultations on diagnosis, treatment, support and skill development for adolescents and young adults (ages 16-35 years) who exhibit warning signs of emerging psychosis or early psychosis, and their families. The Clinical Coordinator will be responsible for providing support for PERC staff, patients and family members. Position contingent upon funding. The Psychosis Evaluation and Recovery Center (PERC) in the Neurodevelopment and Psychosis Section of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Clinical Coordinator to - Provide supported employment and education services (SEES) at the PERC clinic offices, in the community, or virtually - Conduct screenings of referred individuals to help determine program eligibility, appointment scheduling and billing - Provide administrative support for PERC operations, including referral tracking, eligibility screening coordination, appointment scheduling, billing-related coordination, documentation, database entry, and other clinic/program support tasks as needed - Develop relationships with potential employers, educational programs, and job training organizations to support participants' employment, education, and training goals The Clinical Coordinator will provide SEES services under the supervision of the SEES Supervisor and work closely with the Team Lead and to provide individualized care to young people with early psychosis as part of a multidisciplinary care team. SEES are an essential component of coordinated specialty care for early psychosis and include supporting the young person in exploring interests and goals, navigating educational and employment pathways and programs, pursuing employment opportunities including assistance with job searches, applications, resumes, and interviews, school or training program navigation, and providing support around academic or workplace accommodations.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in a health related field and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Applicant should be comfortable working with young persons, their families, and the public, including school professionals and employers involved with PERC participants.
- Applicant should demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication and writing skills are required.
- Must be able to adhere to all confidentiality requirements at all times.
- Must be able to work in a team environment and may be expected to work in the field.
- Experience with computerized databases is essential.
- Applicant should be able to multi-task and shift from one project to another depending upon priority.
Nice To Haves
- The person will be trained in SEES through the Individual Placement and Support Employment Center.
Responsibilities
- Provide supported employment and education services (SEES) at the PERC clinic offices, in the community, or virtually
- Conduct screenings of referred individuals to help determine program eligibility, appointment scheduling and billing
- Provide administrative support for PERC operations, including referral tracking, eligibility screening coordination, appointment scheduling, billing-related coordination, documentation, database entry, and other clinic/program support tasks as needed
- Develop relationships with potential employers, educational programs, and job training organizations to support participants' employment, education, and training goals
- Provide individualized care to young people with early psychosis as part of a multidisciplinary care team
- Support the young person in exploring interests and goals
- Navigate educational and employment pathways and programs
- Pursue employment opportunities including assistance with job searches, applications, resumes, and interviews
- Provide school or training program navigation
- Provide support around academic or workplace accommodations
Benefits
- excellent healthcare
- tuition benefits for employees and their families
- generous retirement benefits
- a wide variety of professional development opportunities
- supportive work and family benefits
- a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- tuition assistance here at Penn for employee, spouse, and dependent children
- tuition assistance at other institutions for dependent children
- generous retirement plans
- pre-tax or Roth basis retirement savings
- wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
- substantial amount of time away from work
- long-term care insurance
- wellness and work-life resources
- resources to help advance yourself personally and professionally
- access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- free or discounted admission and memberships to Penn arts and cultural centers and museums
- substantial savings on other goods and services
- flexible work options
- forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia
- reimbursement for qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
