Research Community Health Worker

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

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Job Summary

Research Community Health Worker to deliver evidence-based interventions for multisite research study.

 

Research Community Health Worker (CHW): The Disparities Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking Research Community Health Workers to be trained to offer interventions through clinical sites in socially vulnerable communities. Interventions will focus on mental health, obesity/weight management, and cancer screening and are part of a large, multisite grant. CHWs will receive formal training in their intervention of focus. They will conduct group and/or individual sessions with enrolled patients, maintain post-session notes, and conduct careful tracking of intervention sessions. Sessions may be held by zoom or in person, and will be audio recorded for quality control. CHWs will take part in weekly supervision with licensed providers to receive input and coaching support.  Community Health Workers may also be trained to conduct outreach to potential participants, and to invite them to be screened to take part.  Role can be part or full time, depending on candidates and areas of intervention focus. 

Community Health Worker candidates should enjoy interacting with patients, be empathetic and proactive, and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment working with patients across several sites. CHWs may travel to participating clinics sites (travel compensation available). Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Salary range is $55,000-60,000 depending on experience.

 

 

Hybrid

 

50 Staniford Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly

 

Grade

3

 

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