UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.

Under supervision, the incumbent implements visit scheduling and subject retention activities for a multi-study research center investigating the causes and effects of neurobehavioral disturbances associated with HIV infection and/or substance abuse within the Department of Psychiatry. Duties include assisting with scheduling research participants; educating participants regarding study participation including visit protocol expectations; scheduling and tracking visits. Other duties include general lab assistance such as data collection, record keeping, data entry, and report generation. Assist with other projects and miscellaneous duties as required.

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and two years of experience in a health or social service field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently and seek guidance or information when appropriate

• Strong basic computer skills such as word processing and data entry, as well as experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe PDF.

• Demonstrated skill in communicating in a helpful, informative, and supportive manner on the phone, and in providing appropriate/effective interventions based on accurate assessment to a diverse group of study participants.

• Experience scheduling research appointments and performing research interviews or needs assessments.

• Work or education demonstrating familiarity with HIV infection, antiretroviral treatment, and related cognitive impairment.

• Familiarity with San Diego health clinics and human service organizations that provide HIV, HCV and substance abuse care and service and demonstrated ability to provide referrals to these organizations.

• Familiarity with cognitive assessment, lumbar puncture, MR structural and functional imaging, and/or nerve conduction velocity testing.

• Demonstrated ability to create and sustain a supportive client-focused environment for clients with neurobehavioral disturbances associated with HIV infection and/or substance abuse.

• Experience working with diverse populations, including ethnic and cultural minorities, gays and lesbians, people living with HIV, and people recovering from substance abuse.

• Experience providing health education or other complex information to individuals with lower education and/or cognitive impairment.

• Demonstrated ability to write and speak in Spanish and English.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be willing to work with people infected with the HIV virus.

• Must be willing to work with people from a diverse community.

• Must be available to work overtime, including evenings and occasional Saturdays.