Assessor
IRPG is seeking an Assessor to serve on the staff of a NIDA-funded study, "The Men's Domestic Abuse Check-Up (MDACU)." This is a second MDACU study evaluating a telephone-delivered motivational enhancement intervention with adult males who are abusing alcohol/drugs, engaging in intimate partner violence, and are neither in counseling nor undergoing adjudication. The first MDACU study was conducted in 2006-2008. The current study will implement previously developed protocols, with revisions or enhancements to the recruitment, retention, assessment, and intervention protocols. Among this individual's key responsibilities will be conducting telephone screenings and assessments with study participants, and assisting the Project Director and Data Manager with subject recruitment and other research tasks.
For details and application procedures, search for
# 60375 on the UW Hires website
Data Manager and Analyst
IPRG is seeking a Data Manager and Analyst to oversee the data management and assessment quality assurance activities associated with three current trials, as well as any future studies conducted at this group. 1) The Men’s Domestic Abuse Check-Up (MDACU) is evaluating a telephone-delivered motivational enhancement intervention with adult males who are abusing alcohol/drugs, engaging in intimate partner violence, and are neither in counseling nor undergoing adjudication. 2) Motivating Treatment Seeking and Behavior Change by Untreated Military Personnel Abusing Alcohol or Drugs. In collaboration with Ft. Lewis, this study is evaluating a brief telephone-delivered intervention with military personnel who are abusing alcohol or drugs and are not currently in treatment. 3) Marijuana Dependence Treatment (PRN). In collaboration with Virginia Polytechnic Institute, this two-year study is evaluating an in-person motivational enhancement intervention and cognitive behavior therapy with adults who are marijuana dependent.
For details and application procedures, search for # 60386 on the UW Hires website
Mental Health Practitioner (one full time and one half-time position, or 3 half-time position)
IPRG is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to serve on the staff of
a NIDA-funded study: The Men's Domestic Abuse Check-Up (MDACU). This
is a second MDACU study evaluating a telephone-delivered motivational
enhancement intervention with adult males who are abusing alcohol/drugs,
engaging in intimate partner violence, and are neither in counseling
nor undergoing adjudication. The first MDACU study was conducted in
2006-2008. The current study will implement previously developed protocols,
with revisions or enhancements to the recruitment, retention, assessment,
and intervention protocols. Among this individual's key responsibilities
will be:
- Conducting two Telephone Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) sessions with study participants.
- Conducting any relevant assessment(s) with study participants prior to the MET sessions.
- Providing back-up to initial calls (quick screens), as needed.
- Assisting the Project Director with various research tasks.
For details and application procedures, search for # 60209 on the UW Hires website
Clinical Director (Limited Term Appointment)
The UW's School of Social Work has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Director. This appointment will consist of approximately 10 hours of work per week, is scheduled to start 1/4/2010, and is expected to last at least 12 months. The duration of this position is contingent upon continued funding.
With funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, IPRG will conduct
a two-year study to preliminarily evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention
focusing on adult marijuana dependence. The intervention will involve
an adaptation of motivational enhancement therapy and cognitive behavior
therapy. The objective will be to motivate marijuana dependent adults
to maintain treatment gains post-treatment.
The Clinical Director will oversee the training and supervision of the study counselors, contribute to the development of the aftercare intervention, assist with the development of protocols related to counseling delivery, and regularly assess the fidelity of counseling.
For details
and application procedures, search for # 59927 on the UW
Hires website
Research Scientist. (Full time)
The Social Development Research Group (SDRG) at the University of Washington is seeking a full-time Research Scientist to work across multiple funded studies. The studies are examining the causes and consequences of substance abuse as well as the long-term impact of several interventions that seek to prevent mental, emotional and behavioral disorders during adolescents and early adulthood. The Research Scientist will work in a collegial setting as a member of the project teams. SDRG is a multi-disciplinary group of more than 60 researchers and staff members working to increase understanding of social development and health risk behavior during childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood and to use this knowledge to develop effective prevention programs, policies and service systems. More information about SDRG is available on the web at SDRG.
For details
and application procedures, search for # 59733 on the UW
Hires website
Research Scientist. (50% FTE)
The Social Development Research Group (SDRG) at the University of Washington is seeking a full-time Research Scientist to work across multiple funded studies. The studies are examining the causes and consequences of substance abuse as well as the long-term impact of several interventions that seek to prevent mental, emotional and behavioral disorders during adolescents and early adulthood. The Research Scientist will work in a collegial setting as a member of the project teams. SDRG is a multi-disciplinary group of more than 60 researchers and staff members working to increase understanding of social development and health risk behavior during childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood and to use this knowledge to develop effective prevention programs, policies and service systems. More information about SDRG is available on the web at SDRG.
For details
and application procedures, search for # 59919 on the UW
Hires website
Research Study Assistant (2 position, temporary, varies 50% to 100% FTE)
The Survey Research Division (SRD) of the Social Development Research Group (SDRG) is seeking a minimum of two temporary Locating Assistants (Research Study Assistants) to work on the in-person survey component of a longitudinal research project called the Oregon Health Study (OHS). The OHS project is a randomized controlled trial of low income individuals receiving health insurance versus low income individuals with no health insurance. These temporary appointments are scheduled to begin March 15th, 2010, and to continue through the end of 2010, with a possible extension. The work will vary between 20 to 40 hours a week.
For details
and application procedures, search for # 60429 on the UW
Hires website
