Mental Health Clinical Interviewer

University of Wisconsin Madison
$18.00 HOURLY
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Apr 17, 2025
Job Summary: The Wellbeing and Exercise Laboratory is recruiting a Clinical Interviewer to perform structured clinical interviews that include assessment of psychopathology and determination of current symptoms across various disorders. The Interviewer will provide assessments for participants using a structured clinical interview for diagnosing mental health disorders as part of NIH-funded studies on exercise and psychotherapy. Although this does not include providing psychotherapy, it does involve interviewing participants who may have mental health disorders to accurately assess their psychological diagnoses. The clinical interviewer will perform structured interviews across two NIH-funded intervention projects focused on major depressive disorder. This is an hourly position, with roughly 20h/wk anticipated to be allocated to each of the two projects (up to 40h/wk total). Training on the specific assessments will be provided during the initial phase of employment prior to engaging in research visits. Responsibilities: Conducts research experiments with limited supervision. Provides technical support with some degree of independence for research projects and/or labs under moderate supervision. 75% Collects data and monitors test results according to established research requirements and specifications 10% May assist with literature reviews and/or report writing 5% Reviews data to summarize results for presentations or reporting 10% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Bachelor's Degree in psychology or related field Qualifications: REQUIRED: Experience working in team environments, experience in human subjects research PREFERRED: Experience in conducting psychological assessment and mental health diagnosis, experience with conducting clinical interviews (e.g., SCID, MINI, HAMD) Work Schedule: Clinical interviews will be conducted as participants become available. Schedule will vary. Work Type: Full or Part Time: 25% - 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $18.00 HOURLY Depending on Qualifications How to Apply: Please upload CV/Resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 references. For questions on the position contact: Jacob Meyer at jdmeyer3@wisc.edu Contact: Jacob Meyer jdmeyer3@wisc.edu 608-890-3239 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Research Technician(RE038) Department(s): A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/KINESIOLOGY Employment Class: University Staff-Ongoing Job Number: 313918-CP The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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