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Posted Job Title

Part-Time Diagnostic Assessor

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

We are conducting federally-funded studies that need diagnosticians. We’re looking for passionate psychology graduate students who are excited about expert training/supervision, have excellent communication skills who have experience with or a strong desire to receive thorough training on the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5.

Job Description

Part-Time Diagnostic Assessor – Flexible hours, expert supervision

Looking for a flexible, paid position that advances your studies?

Join two exciting research teams at the University of Pennsylvania!

We are conducting federally-funded studies that need diagnosticians. We’re looking for passionate psychology graduate students who are excited about expert training/supervision, have excellent communication skills who have experience with or a strong desire to receive thorough training on the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5.

About us: We are two research groups: the Center for Psychotherapy Research and the Penn Mental Health AIDS Research Center. Our team has recruited, trained, and supervised graduate students like you for roughly 30 years. See our websites for more information on our ever-evolving research. CPR: https://www.med.upenn.edu/cpr/; PMHARC: http://www.med.upenn.edu/pmharc/.

About the position: Join our research groups as a diagnostician administering the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5, Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Quality of Life Scale, and the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale. The selected students will receive expert training and supervision to become competent diagnosticians.

Diagnosticians on our team generally offer a minimum of three-hour blocks of availability on as many days as they would like (Monday-Friday). Diagnosticians are contacted when a study assessment is scheduled, often on a weekly basis. We are flexible with schedules and keep an open door for communication. We are looking for diagnosticians who will be available throughout the year, including this upcoming spring and summer 2025.

We pay per completed assessment, compensate for the time diagnosticians spend waiting for patients to arrive, and compensate for training/supervision time. Our assessments are completed virtually, so you will not have to worry about coming to our site!

Why should you apply?

• Fantastic, tailored training
• Ongoing supervision with an expert supervisor and strong graduate students
• Flexible hours
• Great experience for your CV
• Connection with multiple exciting mental health research studies

Interested?

We are currently accepting applications. Please send your CV and a cover letter. Be sure to mention any experience administering the SCID-5 and/or other assessments.

Your application materials will be swiftly reviewed; selected applicants will be contacted for a phone interview. New hires will begin training as soon as possible.  

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$7.25 - $50.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.