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Suicide prevention, cognitive therapy

Description:

The Penn Innovation in Suicide Prevention Implementation Research (INSPIRE) Center is looking for undergraduate research assistants for the 2024-25 academic year. Research assistants will assist with tasks on the Signature Project, which is studying the implementation of a Suicide Prevention Consultation Center (SPCC) in emergency departments.  The SPCC provides an evidence-based intervention to patients at risk for suicide via telehealth, then conducts follow-up calls after the patient is discharged to help connect them to outpatient mental health care. For more information about the INSPIRE Center, the Signature Project, or the SPCC, please visit our website: https://www.med.upenn.edu/INSPIRE/.

Job responsibilities could include:

  • REDCap data entry and coding of electronic health record data
  • Attending weekly coding meetings
  • Transcribing qualitative interviews with emergency department clinicians and patients
  • Administrative tasks related to the INSPIRE Center

This position would be a great fit for those interested in the psychology field, especially those passionate about suicide prevention and/or implementation science. Previous research experience, including relevant coursework, is highly preferred. 

Work study students can apply here: https://www.myworkday.com/upenn/d/inst/15$158872/9925$66823.htmld

All other students can apply here: https://www.myworkday.com/upenn/d/inst/15$158872/9925$66822.htmld

Please reach out to Michael Steinberg (Michael.steinberg@pennmedicine.upenn.edu) with any questions.

Preferred Qualifications

This position would be a great fit for those interested in the psychology field, especially those passionate about suicide prevention and/or implementation science. Previous research experience, including relevant coursework, is highly preferred. 

Project Website

Learn more about the researcher and/or the project here.
https://www.med.upenn.edu/INSPIRE/

Details:

Preferred Student Year

Second-Year, Junior

Academic Term

Fall, Spring, Summer

I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).

Volunteer

No

Yes indicates that faculty are open to volunteers.

Paid

Yes

Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.

Work Study

Yes

Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.

Researcher