A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

We are looking for a personable, empathetic, self-motivated and organized Clinical Subjects Associate to help with intervention activities for a large, federally-funded, multi-year clinical trial addressing opioid misuse among youth and young adults. Key job responsibilities include using Motivational Interviewing to deliver telehealth interventions, contacting study participants, and data entry.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver brief interventions in real time with study participants via video conferencing applications and document clinical notes
• Correspond with study participants for 30 days via an online health and wellness messaging portal
• Participate in regular supervision with trained clinicians who are experts in Motivational Interviewing
• Assist with the development of new intervention content
• Triage and document suicide risk assessments as needed
• Complete participant tracking paperwork accurately and efficiently
• Locate and contact enrolled subjects for study reminders

This position requires flexibility and availability to work a varying schedule with some morning, afternoon, late evening, and weekend shifts.  We are looking for someone who: is personable, empathetic and able to communicate effectively; has excellent organizational skills and can prioritize competing tasks to meet deadlines; and is able to work independently for extended periods of time while also being a team player and maintaining effective communication with the study coordinator and principal investigators. Must be comfortable interacting with diverse populations and discussing sensitive topics (opioid use, suicide and related mental health concerns) with study participants.

• Applicants with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in psychology, social work, public health, or a related health field are preferred
• Previous exposure to behavioral interventions (either in research or clinical settings), and knowledge of the research process is preferred
• Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team and using MiChart, Qualtrics, MS Excel, and Access is also preferable

Will vary, regular late evening/nights and weekends required.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan participates with the federal EVerify system.  Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system.  This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.