Child/Adolescent Anxiety & Mood Care

Opportunities

• Postdoctoral Positions

  Applications are being accepted for a clinical-research postdoctoral position in childhood anxiety/depression. Applicants must have a doctorate in a relevant area of study, excellent oral and written communication skills, experience in conducting clinical research and data analysis, experience in school/community settings, and training in cognitive-behavior therapy preferred. The applicant should have the organizational skills necessary to manage the daily operations of a large-scale randomized controlled trial implemented in numerous schools/clinics. The fellow will be involved in all aspects of the study including (but not limited to): recruitment, outreach, training, supervision of study staff, data management and analysis, manuscript preparation, and publications. Opportunities for grant writing and transition to faculty are possible. Start date is flexible. Interested applicants should send an email with their curriculum vitae, up to three published research papers, a brief statement of research interests and goals, and three letters of recommendations to Dr. Golda Ginsburg at gginsburg@uchc.edu

• Volunteer Opportunities

  Independent Evaluators

  Graduate students in clinical or developmental psychology may apply to become independent evaluators (IEs), conducting semi-structured diagnostic interviews with participants as part of several CAMP studies. Applicants should have completed coursework in child psychopathology, abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, assessment, and research design and methods. Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must, as is ability to travel to local clinics and schools. Given the extensive training required for this position only those who have completed or are currently enrolled in a graduate program will be considered. Interested applicants should send an email with their resume and description of relevant coursework to CAMP@uchc.edu.

  Research Assistants

  Undergraduate volunteers or individuals looking for additional research experience prior to applying to graduate school in psychology are an important part of CAMP. Volunteers receive excellent training and experience in all aspects of the study including recruitment, data entry, and assessment. Volunteers are offered the possibility of course credit, access to data for their own research projects and will have opportunities to collaborate with senior staff on other scholarly activities. Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must, and all applicants must have completed a research methods course. Volunteers must be committed to working 10 or more hours per week for at least one year. Interested applicants should send an email with their resume and description of relevant coursework to CAMP@uchc.edu.

• Enhancing the Capacity of School Nurses To Reduce Excessive Anxiety in Children (CALM)

  This study is funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to evaluate the efficacy of a brief nurse-administered intervention (CALM: Child Anxiety Learning Modules) to reduce anxiety symptoms and improve academic functioning in children. This study is for children 5-12 years old in schools across the USA.

  For more information, visit Research Studies or contact CALM@uchc.edu.

• Transitioning Emotionally & Academically to Middle School Successfully (TEAMSS)

  This study is funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to develop and test a school-based multi-component program to reduce symptoms of anxiety and improve academic functioning in students’ transitioning to middle school.

  For more information, visit Research Studies or contact TEAMSS@uchc.edu.

• School-Based Treatment of Anxiety Research Study (STARS)

  STARS is a four-year study funded by the Institute of Educational Sciences to compare cognitive behavioral treatment to usual care in reducing anxiety and improving academic outcomes in youth when delivered by school-based clinicians. The study is for children and adolescents ages 6-18 years old in Connecticut and Maryland schools.

  For more information, contact STARS@uchc.edu.

• Community Study of Outcome Monitoring for Emotional Disorders in Teens (COMET)

  COMET is a four-year research study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health to examine the effectiveness of treatments for adolescents with anxiety and depressive disorders in community mental health clinics. Specifically, the study examines 1) a new transdiagnostic psychotherapy (the Unified Protocol for the Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Adolescence; UP-A), 2) an evidenced-based assessment and feedback monitoring system designed for use in community clinics (the Youth Outcome Questionnaire; YOQ) and 3) treatment as usual in community clinics (TAU). The study is for adolescents living in Connecticut and Florida.

  For more information, contact COMET@uchc.edu.

• Teacher Anxiety Program for Elementary Schools (TAPES)

  TAPES is a study funded by the Institute of Education Sciences in the U.S. Department of Education to develop and evaluate a training program to enhance teacher knowledge and skills for identifying and reducing anxiety in their elementary students. This study is for children 5-12 years old who are enrolled in a Connecticut elementary school.

  For more information, contact TAPES@uchc.edu.