How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Zero to Thrive is seeking an evaluator for our Infant Mental Health (IMH) project. Zero to Thrive is a multi-disciplinary center housed within the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan Medicine and is a leader in perinatal, infant and early childhood mental health, with a focus on families exposed to adversity. The Michigan Model of Infant Mental Health Home Visiting (IMH-HV) is a needs-driven, relationship-focused intervention for parents and infants/toddlers aged 0 to 36 months. IMH-HV aims to meet the needs of families at risk for relationship problems, child abuse and/or neglect and behavioral health concerns. IMH-HV is currently provided through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to Medicaid-eligible families in pregnancy and/or with infants/toddlers.

Zero to Thrive, supported by MDHHS, have led efforts to rigorously evaluate the outcomes of IMH-HV services. The Thriving Together Study enrolled and engaged with participants from 2017-2020, where families were randomized to receive IMH-HV services vs. treatment as usual. Six assessments were completed by the UM study team over the course of 24 months and included self-report questionnaires, videotaped parent-child interaction, audio recorded interviews and biological samples from mom and baby. Clinicians also provided data. Outcomes areas aligned with Michigan Public Act 291 and HomVEE Benchmarks.

To study the long-term impact of IMH-HV services, MDHHS is supporting an additional one-time assessment of previously enrolled participants. Broadly, the Project Evaluator will provide support locating participants, completing the follow-up assessment and coordinating with other data sources (e.g., schools).

Zero to Thrive is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion across all areas of our work. We believe this commitment extends, not only to our community partners and the families we serve, but also to the faculty, trainees and staff who make up our team. We believe this diversity of people and perspectives enriches our group and the work we accomplish together as we strive toward our vision of supporting all families, from pregnancy through early childhood, to have the well-being necessary to achieve their full potential. As part of this commitment, we encourage applicants from all groups to apply for this position, particularly those who have historically been less represented in academic institutions.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

50% Perform Data Collection

Data collection will be conducted with parents and children and will include administering self-report questionnaires, brief developmental measures and video-recorded interactions
Conduct clinical interview with participants
Perform crisis management and conduct risk assessments when necessary
Manage and problem-solving virtual platform for collecting and entering data
Manage aspects of in-person data collection when necessary
Lead creation and management of data collection system

50% Perform Other Research related activities

Engage previous participants via locating, recruiting, and re-consenting subjects
Schedule assessments and track participation
Collaborate with outside agencies (e.g., electronic medical record systems, schools) to obtain data.
Obtain releases of information as necessary
Manage all aspects and distribution of human subject incentives
Overall tracking and organization of project objectives and participants
Complete data entry and be lead for data management

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, or a related field
1-3 years of clinical research and/or interpersonal/clinical experience/
A background, understanding and/or strong interest in attachment, trauma, infant mental health, early childhood, and/or parent/child relationships.
Experience collecting qualitative and quantitative data.
Excellent interpersonal, clinical and communication skills.
Excellent detail oriented, time management and organization skills.
Experience using virtual phone and/or video conferencing systems (i.e., Zoom).
Experience working with families that have experienced adversity.
Applicant must hold a current, valid driver's license, have reliable transportation and feel comfortable traveling (potentially long distances), including during winter weather on occasion.

Desired Qualifications*

Masters degree in social work, psychology, or a related field
Experience in research and/or data collection, including administering clinical interviews, administering self-report questionnaires, etc.
Experience managing data entry (entering, organizing, cleaning, etc.)
Experience utilizing electronic data entry systems (i.e., Qualtrics, REDCap)
Experience conducting home visits in a diverse range of neighborhood environments
Crisis Management experience

Work Schedule

This position is M-F.

Work Locations

Rachel Upjohn Building. Some work may be completed remotely for which a private, secured home office space is required to protect participant confidentiality. Travel may be required in instances where families are not available by zoom they may have to go in-person (expenses will be reimbursed).

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

This is a term limited position (1 year of funding 10/1/24-9/30/25). At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

E-Verify

The University of Michigan participates with the federal EVerify system. Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system. This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.