Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-time Professional Rater I to join the team on the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study at Washington University in St. Louis. The ABCD Study is a large-scale study to determine how childhood experiences interact with each other and with a child’s changing biology to affect brain development and social, behavioral, academic, health, and other outcomes. As a Professional Rater I, you will work with youth and adult participants representative of the St. Louis community at their annual ABCD study visits.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interviews study participants about topics regarding culture and environment, mental and physical health, and substance use.
• Collects and processes biological samples (hair, saliva, urine, blood) in accordance with study guidelines.
• Administers/scores standard tests, dependent on study.
• Refers patients to resources available in community and social services.
• Maintains proper documentation and record keeping.
• Monitors and orders supplies necessary for study.
• Prepares information packets for patients enrolled in study.

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.

Required Qualifications

Education:

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

Certifications:

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

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

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.

More About This Job

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 weekend availability will be required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with research participants, particularly with teenagers.
• Experience navigating stressful or difficult situations and conversations.
• Strong communication skills, with a dedication to providing empathetic, participant-oriented experiences.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team.
• Degree in psychology or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Conducting Cognitive Or Clinical Assessments With Children And/Or Adults With Psychiatric Disorders (1 Year)

Skills:

Adolescent Psychiatry, Communication, Conducting Interviews, Detail-Oriented, Empathy, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Phlebotomy, Psychology, Recordkeeping, Recruiting, Schedule Management, Teamwork

Grade

C06-H

Salary Range

$17.34 - $25.40 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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