Research Behavioral Interventionist Spanish Speaking Per Diem

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

Job Summary

The Program in Sleep Medicine Epidemiology in the Division of Sleep Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA is looking for a Research Behavioral Interventionist to implement a rigorous clinical research intervention for participants with insomnia as part of a research study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The Research Behavioral Interventionist will have the primary responsibility of delivering a protocolized behavioral programs for sleep via secure web-based platform. Delivery of intervention will include program delivery, progress assessment, and ongoing support for about 6-8 weeks for each study participant. The Interventionist should have extensive experience delivering behavioral programs or protocols, understand research methodology, have the necessary skills to identify problems that require timely involvement of the Principal Investigator (PI), have superb communication skills, be sensitive to communicating with highly diverse participants (including from low socio-economic backgrounds and from multiple ethnic backgrounds), understanding how to adapt communications to meet diverse participant needs. A background in sleep health is not a requirement but is strongly preferred. The Research Behavioral Interventionist will have the opportunity for additional training in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and/or a brief behavioral treatment of insomnia (BBT-I). The Research Behavioral Interventionist is also expected to be an active member of the research team, attending virtual meetings, participating in all aspects of an active research study, and developing and adhering to documentation requirements. This is a per diem position and monthly time is flexible; however, Research Behavioral Interventions are expected to work with 2-4 new participants/month with at least a 1-year commitment. A high proportion of visits will necessitate evening and weekend work. Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

A. Research Behavioral Interventionist

1. Work independently to implement a complex research interventionist protocol, requiring close communication with study investigators while independently eliciting information on sleep, requiring high-level knowledge of the protocol, sleep health, and principles of behavioral interventions.
2. Respond to the needs of participants, including scheduling telephone or web-based visits and communications that are essential to delivering the assigned intervention; this may require weekend and evening communications.
3. Work collaboratively with the participant and research team to complete all intervention visits in a timely manner, working within study guidelines and patient preferences.
4. Liaison with and maintain clear communication with investigators and staff regarding participant issues and study progress, as well as research protocol and data management issues
5. Identify and communicate any concerns regarding participants to study PI
6. Uphold ethics of strict confidentiality

B. Training
1. Participate in behavioral intervention trainings, consult with PI/Co-Is about research participants.
2. Undergo Mass General Brigham onboarding requirements.
A. Administrative
1. Actively participates in virtual team meetings, as required (approx. 1-2 per month)
2. Completes all electronic documentation related to participant records, visits, and communication in an accurate and timely manner.
3. Addresses regulatory requirements in a timely manner.
4. Follows Departmental protocols and procedures.

 

 

 

Remote

 

221 Longwood Avenue

 

0

 

Per Diem

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$37.95 - $61.99/Hourly

 

Grade

8

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework