School of Social Work and Child & Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC)
Research Assistant
University of Southern California
Full-time
Salary range: $15-$18 per hour
Full benefits available.
Projected start date is January 2012.
Research Description:
The CASRC lab investigates what it takes to effectively implement clinical practices in community-based settings. The lab's focus is on organization and policy factors that affect whether clinical interventions are used effectively with clients and patients. Studies aim to identify and support the organizational factors that improve evidence-based practice implementation, including organizational culture, organizational climate, and leadership. The research also focuses on adaptation of evidence-based practice for health, mental health, and social service settings. Data is collected from mental health and social service agencies in agencies throughout California. Study participants include administrators, supervisors, service providers, and their clients.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate research participant retention and tracking
Prepare and administer survey instruments
Manage longitudinal data using SPSS and web-based data collection programs
Conduct data coding and analysis
Assist with preparing reports and presentations
Other duties to be assigned
Qualifications:
Completion of college level coursework in social work, psychology, psychiatry, or a related field or equivalent knowledge or experience
Knowledge of public sector mental health and social service organizations
Demonstrated experience managing survey data and performing basic descriptive analyses using SPSS or SAS software.
To apply:
Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to nshapiro@ucsd.edu and apply using the following link:
