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Clinical Social Worker, Research- Cardiovascular Health/ Full Time 40 Hours MGH Boston
We are seeking a Social Worker to support the performance of a clinical trial to examine the impact of a behavioral intervention to promote physical activity in patients with cardiovascular disease. This intervention draws upon concepts from positive psychology and motivational interviewing to promote well-being and physical activity in individuals who have experienced an acute coronary syndrome (i.e., heart attack or related condition) or who have type 2 diabetes.
In this position, the social worker will perform several specific tasks.
The social worker will be trained by our multidisciplinary Cardiac Psychiatry Research Program team and would work closely with the research program's head physicians and psychologists. Recruitment would occur at Massachusetts General Hospital, and office space would be available for use for other study procedures. This position is ideal for someone who is interested in direct patient contact, clinical research, and a team-based approach to conducting clinical trials and delivering behavioral interventions. Our program seeks to provide personalized mentoring and training and to foster participation in presentations and publications.
Relevant activities include, but are not limited to the following:
This position is performed on the medical Main Campus of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA.
Additional information about our program, studies, and team can be found at http://www.massgeneral.org/psychiatry/research/researchlab.aspx?id=1570
If you are interested in applying, please include an up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing why you feel that you are a good fit for the position.
Qualifications:
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Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$78k-94k (estimate)
03/31/2024
05/30/2024
massgeneral.org
BOSTON, MA
7,500 - 15,000
1811
Private
CATHY E MINEHAN
$1B - $3B
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
Massachusetts General Hospital provides diagnostic and therapeutic care services.