Research Coordinator 1 - Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Temporary)

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences within the UW School of Medicine is hiring a temporary Research Coordinator 1 to primarily support the High-Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) Center of Excellence through the University of California Davis. The role supports implementation of Wraparound using WERT’s Document Assessment and Review Tool (DART), with a focus on reviewing documents to measure implementation quality in California counties and provider organizations. The position is hybrid-eligible, with a remote option available upon approval.

The coordinator reviews youth health records and related documentation, assesses Wraparound activities and outcomes against DART criteria, develops summary scores, supports data collection, and coordinates with sites to access electronic health records and documents. The position reports to the Research Manager and may also assist with other WERT projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute unless legal requirements apply.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with qualitative data coding.
• Experience with electronic health record systems.
• Experience with research methods and statistics.
• Experience collaborating with providers or stakeholders on data collection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews using the Document Assessment Review Tool (DART), including reading and taking notes on youth health records to understand context and care provided.
• Review meeting dates and attendance, coordination-team tasks, care plans, and whether coordinators completed Wraparound activities with fidelity.
• Identify safety plans and assess whether interventions were provided and appropriate for crises or unsafe situations.
• Review documentation, assessments, and case notes to determine whether youth outcomes improved, including living situations, hospitalizations, criminal behavior, and school attendance.
• Develop summary scores based on criteria in the DART manual.
• Provide technical assistance to support data collection.
• Coordinate data collection, processing, and analysis.
• Communicate with sites to access necessary electronic health records and documents.
• Assist with other WERT projects as needed.

Benefits

• Benefits are referenced, with details provided on the University of Washington benefits website for temporary, per-diem, and less-than-half-time positions.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level