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\u00a0gginsburg@uchc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tVolunteer Opportunities<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t 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\u00a0CAMP@uchc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n 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\u00a0CAMP@uchc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n For more information, visit Research Studies<\/a> or contact CALM@uchc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tManaging Anxiety in Pediatric Primary Care (MAPP)<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t This study is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health to refine and pilot test a brief primary care provider (PCP; nurses, pediatricians, physician assistants) administered intervention to reduce anxiety symptoms and related impairment. This study is for youth 6-17 years old.<\/p>\r\n For more information, visit Research Studies<\/a> or contact MAPP@uchc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tTransitioning Emotionally and Academically to Middle School Successfully (TEAMSS)<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t 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.<\/p>\r\n For more information, visit Research Studies<\/a> or contact TEAMSS@uchc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n For more information, contact STARS@uchc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tCommunity Study of Outcome Monitoring for Emotional Disorders in Teens (COMET)<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t For more information, contact COMET@uchc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tTeacher Anxiety Program for Elementary Schools (TAPES)<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t For more information, contact TAPES@uchc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\r\nIndependent Evaluators<\/h3>\r\n
Research Assistants<\/h3>\r\n
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\r\n\t\tIn Progress\r\n\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tEnhancing the Capacity of School Nurses to Reduce Excessive Anxiety in Children (CALM)<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t
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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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\tCompleted\r\n\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tSchool-Based Treatment of Anxiety Research Study (STARS)<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t
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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.<\/p>\r\n![\"COMET](\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/psychiatry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/262\/2021\/05\/logo_comet.png\"){kind=logo}
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.<\/p>\r\n![\"Teacher](\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/psychiatry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/262\/2021\/05\/TAPES-logo-1-300x169.png\"){kind=logo}
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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\tMeet Our Team\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\tGolda S. Ginsburg, Ph.D.<\/a>
\r\nPrincipal Investigator, CAMP<\/em>\r\nJeffrey E. Pella, Ph.D.<\/a>
\r\nCo-Principal Investigator, TAPES Study<\/em>\r\nEmilie Butler, Ph.D.
\r\nPostdoctoral Fellow, CALM and MAPP Studies<\/em>\r\nLillian Blanchard, M.S.
\r\nResearch Study Coordinator and Independent Evaluator, CALM Study<\/em>\r\nMya Machinski, M.A.
\r\n<\/strong>Research Study Coordinator and Independent Evaluator, MAPP Study<\/em>\r\nKevin Rodriguez, M.A.
\r\nClinical Research Assistant I, TEAMSS Study<\/em>\r\nAdam Panek, B.A.
\r\nClinical Research Assistant I, TEAMSS and MAPP Study<\/em>\r\nSean Cangiano, B.S.
\r\nClinical Research Assistant I, CALM Study<\/em>\r\nSarah Fraher, B.A.
\r\nClinical Research Assistant I, CALM and MAPP<\/em>\r\n\r\n\t\tContact Us\r\n\t<\/h3>\r\n\tPhone:<\/strong> 860-523-3788<\/a>
\r\nEmail:<\/strong> CAMP@uchc.edu<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\tLocation\r\n\t<\/h3>\r\n\t65 Kane Street
\r\nWest Hartford, CT 06119\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDirections\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\tFor More Information, Call<\/h2>\t\t\r\n\t\t\t