Cognitive Science Internship Jobs in San Ramon, CA

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and/or program leadership, this role will support clinical research and programmatic initiatives focused on early psychosis and schizophrenia, providing community outreach, recruitment, and PATH Program for Early Psychosis intake support, as well as serving as a key point of contact for patients, families, community providers, and referral sources seeking information about clinical and research opportunities. Responsibilities include conducting community outreach, delivering educational presentations, managing phone and email inquiries, supporting participant recruitment and tracking, and coordinating communication with clinical and research teams. The incumbent will also administer and supervise comprehensive clinical assessments for research studies, including diagnostic interviews for study inclusion and exclusion, symptom-based evaluations, and cognitive assessments.

Department:

Psychiatry

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work or related field and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position or equivalent combination of training/experience
• Possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as a clinical social worker as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
• Excellent documentation and clinical skills, ability to set priorities, work independently, excellent follow-up, work well under pressure and deadlines.
• Able to work with and navigate various community partners, including community clinics, providers, and community-based organizations to increase awareness of program services and research opportunities
• Familiarity with standard research methodology and prior interviewing experience to ensure both sensitivity and quality data collection.
• Excellent assessment skills; familiarity and ability to perform standardized assessments for psychosis and psychosis risk
• Excellent communication skills for working with patients, clinic staff, and research staff

Preferred:

• Knowledge about and previous experience with early psychosis and clinical high risk
• Experience working with populations that are diverse in gender, sexual orientation, language, country of origin, race, and ethnicity as gained as part of study or while in school, or internship in a similar institution.
• Experience doing case management and outreach.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as a clinical social worker as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners

Key Responsibilities

% 

of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

  

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

25

YesConduct outreach to community clinics, providers, and community-based organizations to increase awareness of program services and research opportunities.Deliver presentations and educational talks to community stakeholders regarding early psychosis, related clinical resources, and research opportunities.

25

Yes

Manage phone line and email communications from patients, families, community clinicians, and referral sources seeking information about the program.

Respond to inquiries in a professional, timely, and accurate manner and facilitate appropriate follow-up, referrals, and linkage to clinical or research resources.

20

YesSupport participant recruitment, prescreening, tracking, and related study coordination activities for clinical research protocols.

20

YesCoordinate closely with clinical and research personnel to ensure clear communication and appropriate follow-up with prospective participants and families.

5

YesDocumenting and maintaining patient clinical records and research records in accordance with clinic and study protocols   

5

YesMaintain accurate and organized documentation of outreach, recruitment, and intake activities.

100%

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