Clinical Research Coordinator - Depression & Suicide Prevention Initiative (Part Time 22.5 hours/3 days per week) Population Health Science & Policy

The Clinical Research Coordinator, Part-time performs all the regular duties of a Clinical Research Coordinator, but due to abbreviated hours doesn't qualify for exemption. This is an hourly position which is eligible for overtime only intended to be used for part-time employees. The Clinical Research Coordinator assists in the daily activities of clinical research studies, obtains informed consent; collects, maintains and organizes study information. Assists in preparing grant applications and documents (for e.g., Institutional Review Board, Grants and Contracts Office).

HAVEN=Connect is a three-year, community-based research study funded by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  The program is a comprehensive depression and suicide prevention initiative implemented predominantly in Black Churches across New York State, serving Black youth ages 13-19.   HAVEN=Connect aims to strengthen supportive networks, promote positive coping strategies, and reduce stigma around seeking mental health care.  The program integrates prevention strategies with sermons, Bible Studies, and Sunday school activities, centering the cultural and spiritual contexts of participating communities.

For more information visit https://havenconnectstudy.com 

The Research Coordinator will provide critical support to the Program Manager and research team at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. This position combines fieldwork in New York City churches with research coordination, data collection, and community engagement activities. The Research Assistant will play an integral role in supporting participant recruitment and enrollment, facilitating communication between academic and faith-based partners, and advancing the study’s dissemination strategies.

• Support weekend HAVEN=Connect programming (e.g., kick-off sermons, recruitment events, and youth engagement sessions).
• Assist with the informed consent process for youth ages 13–19, ensuring IRB compliance and ethical participant engagement.
• Collaborate with faith-based leaders and community stakeholders to strengthen program partnerships and facilitate recruitment.
• Conduct community outreach to raise awareness of HAVEN=Connect and promote study participation.
• Contribute to data collection, documentation, and preliminary reporting in accordance with research protocols.
• Assist in the development and implementation of culturally responsive social media strategies across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with research staff, church leaders, youth participants, and families.
   

 

 

Performs other related duties.

• Bachelors in Science or closely related field.

Preferred:

• Enrollment in a graduate program (e.g., public health, social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field).
• Be knowledgeable and experienced in working with community-based organizations, youth & young adults, and/or African-American/Black communities.
• Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt communication styles.
• Be experienced and comfortable working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Be familiar with the sociocultural factors (e.g., racism) that contribute to limited access to mental health care among communities of color.
• Have experience engaging people virtually and in person.
• Have knowledge and experience with social media platforms and websites.
• Treat fellow community members with professional courtesy, patience, and respect.
• Prior experience with human subjects research, consent procedures, or community-based research.

 

 

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