Research Specialist (Clinical Research Health Educator)
About The Position
Researchers from the Northern California Institute for Research and Education, the San Francisco VA Health Care System, and the University of California, San Francisco are conducting a four-year clinical trial for older Veterans with a history of chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI) and cognitive complaints. Under the supervision of the Director/Principal Investigator at the Center for Population Brain Health (CPBH), the incumbent will support the implementation of personalized lifestyle coaching and, under the supervision of a neuropsychologist, lead group and individual sessions in cognitive training for the intervention cohort. The lifestyle coach will utilize motivational interviewing, goal setting, and risk factor-specific training related to social activity, sleep, diet, and other modifiable risk factors for dementia. Both the lifestyle coaching and the cognitive training will be administered virtually over a period of several months. The incumbent may also assist in study recruitment, telephone screening, and neuropsychological assessment. Throughout the research project the incumbent will work closely with investigators and other study staff at NCIRE, SFVAHCS, UCSF and additional study team members at the Palo Alto VA.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related area and minimum three years experience or equivalent experience / training.
- Experience working as a health educator.
- Ability to effectively interact with an older population with multiple comorbidities.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Must be highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision and problem solve.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Psychology or related field.
- Prior experience in a research setting or working on a clinical trial.
- Prior experience working with Veteran populations.
- Experience delivering programs remotely.
- Content knowledge of TBI, dementia, and dementia risk factors.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of personalized lifestyle coaching
- Lead group and individual sessions in cognitive training for the intervention cohort
- Utilize motivational interviewing, goal setting, and risk factor-specific training related to social activity, sleep, diet, and other modifiable risk factors for dementia
- Administer lifestyle coaching and cognitive training virtually
- Assist in study recruitment, telephone screening, and neuropsychological assessment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
