HSC Research Scientist

Texas Tech University • El Paso, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Contributes to the university's mission through research and service. Texas Tech Health El Paso (TTEP) is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. Additionally, this position is not eligible for remote or hybrid opportunities. All work is required to be performed onsite at TTEP. 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. Rate assessments and questionnaires and input data in REDCap. Data collection must be organized, consistent, accurate and readily available for review. Work with the team to document recruitment and education activities. Collaborate with community agencies and providers in support of Individual Treatment Plans. Maintain positive community relationships. Participate and collaborate in multiple research studies. Implements interventions to support the patients participating in the project. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals. Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision making by through psycho education. Remain current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position. Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.). Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution. Perform all other duties as assigned. Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally. Be capable of working on several tasks simultaneously and does so according to designated time frames and level of importance, and have a strong work ethic and follow ethical guidelines. Individual casework practice, crisis intervention, information and referral, case management and interviewing. Experience working with adolescents.

Requirements

• Individual casework practice
• Crisis intervention
• Information and referral
• Case management
• Interviewing
• Experience working with adolescents
• Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
• Be capable of working on several tasks simultaneously and does so according to designated time frames and level of importance, and have a strong work ethic and follow ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a researcher.
• Should have a record of activity which has contributed to the discipline or field of research.
• Background checks, including, but not limited to, criminal history and other security-related screenings.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Meet established goals and deadlines.
• 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.
• Rate assessments and questionnaires and input data in REDCap.
• Ensure data collection is organized, consistent, accurate and readily available for review.
• Work with the team to document recruitment and education activities.
• Collaborate with community agencies and providers in support of Individual Treatment Plans.
• Maintain positive community relationships.
• Participate and collaborate in multiple research studies.
• Implement interventions to support the patients participating in the project.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision making through psycho education.
• Remain current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).
• Demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork).
• Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
• Work on several tasks simultaneously according to designated time frames and level of importance.
• Follow ethical guidelines.

Benefits

• Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed