POSITION SUMMARY:  The Recovery Support Specialist provides peer recovery support services to patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and will assist patients in achieving sustained recovery.  Facilitates patient access to recovery­ oriented substance use disorder treatment, resources, and community recovery groups. Bridges the segregated treatment system into a more holistic care model through providing support across multiple systems of care.  Maintain ongoing patient support regardless of client relapse and will serve as a motivator, ally, role model, problem-solver, and advocate for patients with substance use disorders.  Possesses thorough understanding of community culture to address the barriers to successful recovery, better tailor health messages, and provide links to community resources and treatment options. 

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Recovery Support Specialist provides peer recovery support services to patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and will assist patients in achieving sustained recovery.  Facilitates patient access to recovery­ oriented substance use disorder treatment, resources, and community recovery groups. Bridges the segregated treatment system into a more holistic care model through providing support across multiple systems of care.  Maintain ongoing patient support regardless of client relapse and will serve as a motivator, ally, role model, problem-solver, and advocate for patients with substance use disorders.  Possesses thorough understanding of community culture to address the barriers to successful recovery, better tailor health messages, and provide links to community resources and treatment options. 

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Clinical Research Coordinator II is responsible for independently performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subject research. This work includes coordination of regulatory activities and aspects of collection and management of data for complex research protocols related to treatment, ancillary services, and prevention practices.

Under the general direction of the Business Operations Manager, or designee, the Claims Quality Assurance Auditor (Auditor) is responsible for ensuring the integrity of invoice adjudication and outside medical payments in compliance with standard policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as contractual agreements. The Auditor will verify the accuracy of medical pricing by ensuring accurate CPT, HCPC, ICD-10 and DRG coding.   The Auditor will interpret plan contract language and apply appropriate benefit coverages based on the contract provisions while meeting production and quality standards as defined by management. This role will track changes within contractual agreements and ensure that invoicing, claims adjudication, and payments are compliant with contract terms, as well as policy and procedures.   The Auditor will independently perform comprehensive audits of claims to source documents and identify inaccuracies. The Auditor will conduct quality audits of claims pre & post payment. The role requires research, problem resolution & specialized knowledge in the areas of contracts and Medicare regulations & reimbursement rules. The auditor will ensure timely intervention in order to enhance service delivery & client satisfaction. Performs business process assessments and makes recommendations in clear, concise summary format. Works independently to discern whether an issue needs internal escalation or direct client interface.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the Senior Associate or designee, the Associate II will assist in the development of contracts with state agencies; both in and out of state.    

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general supervision of the Program Director or designee, participates as a member of the mental health treatment team in an intensive treatment program. Assist with the delivery of direct care, including provision for safety and milieu activities. Take an active role in re-acclimating individuals to the larger community. Provide trauma informed care and promote a person-centered, skills-based collaborative philosophy. The milieu counselor participates in a process of continuous learning and demonstrates openness to evolving philosophies of practice, including restraint and seclusion prevention.

The Brown Lab at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (https://www.umassmed.edu/brownlab/) has immediate post-doctoral positions open in gene modulation therapy for ALS and related neurodegenerative diseases.  As one component of a new “Accelerator Initiative”( https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2022/02/umass-alumni-dan-and-diane-riccio-pledge-$15-million-to-advance-als-neuroscience-research/), we are pursuing several approaches to modifying adverse gene variants that are implicated in both familial and sporadic ALS.  These include gene suppression (e.g. antisense oligonucleotides activating RNAse H), gene augmentation (small activating RNAs), and gene editing (e.g. gene editing, base editing, splice modification).  This program entails a productive, close collaboration with Jonathan Watts and Anastasia Khvorova in the UMass Chan RNA Therapeutics Institute.  This program is built upon our recent pilot human studies in suppression of two ALS genes, SOD1 (PMID 32640133) and C9orf72 (PMID 34949835). Our explicit goal is to transition rapidly from pre-clinical studies to pilot human studies for several other ALS genes.  It is our hope that the approaches developed in this program will be broadly applicable to a wide variety of human disorders. Preferred qualifications: - D. in Neuroscience, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, or Related Discipline. - Skilled in conventional molecular methods such as quantitative methods for qualitative and quantitative analysis of gene expression (qPCR, ddPCR, Southern, Northern and Western blotting), gene cloning; - Experience culturing neurogenic cell lines; - Some experience in culturing and differentiation of human iPSC is desirable, but not an absolute prerequisite; - Analogously for generation of key sequences for therapeutic oligonucleic acids; understanding aspects of oligonucleic acid synthesis and purification; - Some experience with animal therapy trials (mainly mice), including drug dosing by various routes of administration (SC, IV, IP, oral gavage, IT); - Behavioral analysis of mouse models; - Ability to compile and analyze data using standard statistical methods. UMass Chan offers strong support and mentoring, a collaborative research environment, a competitive salary with benefits, and visa sponsorship available.  Interested applicants should submit the following materials via email to Susan Jacobs (susan.jacobs@umassmed.edu) and Robert Brown (robert.brown@umassmed.edu):  a cover letter describing current research activities and your interest in this position, a current CV (including publications), and contact information for three references, one of which should be your Ph.D. advisor.   

POSITION SUMMARY: The Associate Medical Director (AMD) for MassHealth’s Long Term Services & Supports (LTSS), under the direction of the Director of the Office of Clinical Affairs (OCA) or his/her designee, is responsible for providing clinical expertise to OCA and to the MassHealth program staff in the areas of LTSS. MassHealth, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Medicaid Program, through its Office of LTSS (OLTSS) provides a robust system of care for members of all ages who need long-term care services to enable them to live with independence and dignity in their daily lives, participate in their communities, and increase their overall quality of life. Working closely with the MassHealth Chief of OLTSS, the Secretary of the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS) and other state agency commissioners such as the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), Department of Mental Health (DMH) and Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA), the LTSS AMD will provide strategic, policy, programmatic and leadership support around clinical management and LTSS integration. The LTSS will participate in the development and evaluation of clinical and quality standards and guidelines for MassHealth LTSS, and will serve as a clinical resource for OCA and MassHealth program staff as well as MassHealth providers and other key stakeholders. to develop innovative approaches for improving the quality (including patient experience), equity, efficiency, integrity and appropriateness of care delivered to MassHealth Members. The LTSS AMD will work to develop creative approaches towards enhancing the principles of independent living, person-centered care, equity and consumer direction. Further, the LTSS AMD will serve as a thought leader on LTSS population health management, and towards more integrated health delivery with an eye towards system-wide value enhancements and integration with other EOHHS agencies and programs to improve the health and health care for all MassHealth members requiring LTSS.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, the Clinical Reviewer II is responsible for completing Pre-Admission Screening Resident Reviews (PASRR) Level II Evaluations by conducting face to face evaluations and reviewing medical records, in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations. This position plays a key role in ensuring that individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), seeking admission to or currently residing in a nursing facility, receive an in-person evaluation to determine the least restrictive setting to meet their needs and recommend services needed to support individuals’ unique medical and behavioral health needs. 

Under the direction of the Program Director or designee, the Health Care Data Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining financial, claim-related and program performance reporting database(s), reports and processes, applying their knowledge of state and federal requirements and detailed program guidelines and reimbursement methodologies. The Health Care Data Analyst works with and analyzes large and complex datasets and synthesizes information to meet a variety of management reporting needs and client ad-hoc report requests. Operational duties include completion of tasks required to ensure quality and accuracy of health care claiming and cost reporting data and preparation of financial and other claim-related reporting in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment. Communication skills are required to be successful in this role as frequent communication occurs related to explaining program reimbursement methodology requirements to clients and other stakeholders.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of  clinical research protocols. 

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, the Clinical Reviewer II is responsible for completing Pre-Admission Screening Resident Reviews (PASRR) Level II Evaluations by conducting face to face evaluations and reviewing medical records, in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations. This position plays a key role in ensuring that individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), seeking admission to or currently residing in a nursing facility, receive an in-person evaluation to determine the least restrictive setting to meet their needs and recommend services needed to support individuals’ unique medical and behavioral health needs. 

POSITION SUMMARY:  Research Associate I, II and III positions are available for a highly motivated candidate to join the Torres Laboratory in the Department of Molecular, Cell, and Cancer Biology at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (https://www.umassmed.edu/mccb/TorresLab/). Our Lab focuses on understanding how aneuploidy affects cellular physiology and metabolism and how aneuploidy influences cell evolution leading to further gross genomic alterations.   The Candidates should have a recent bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field. Candidates with a Ph.D. or M.D/Ph.D degree in Cancer Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related field are welcome to apply. The candidates should be highly motivated, have a strong desire to learn, and have excellent communication skills.   Applicants should send their CV, summary of previous research, and the name of three references that may be contacted to Dr. Eduardo Torres, e-mail: Eduardo.torres@umassmed.edu(address: 364 Plantation Street, LRB -523, Worcester, MA 01605-4321).    

POSITION SUMMARY:  Seeking highly motivated candidate to join the Torres Laboratory in the Department of Molecular, Cell, and Cancer Biology at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (https://www.umassmed.edu/mccb/TorresLab/). Our Lab focuses on understanding how aneuploidy affects cellular physiology and metabolism and how aneuploidy influences cell evolution leading to further gross genomic alterations.   The Candidates should have a recent bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field. Candidates with a Ph.D. or M.D/Ph.D degree in Cancer Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related field are welcome to apply. The candidates should be highly motivated, have a strong desire to learn, and have excellent communication skills.   Applicants should send their CV, summary of previous research, and the name of three references that may be contacted to Dr. Eduardo Torres, e-mail: Eduardo.torres@umassmed.edu(address: 364 Plantation Street, LRB -523, Worcester, MA 01605-4321).  

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Clinical Research Coordinator I is responsible for independently performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subject research. This work includes coordination of regulatory activities and aspects of collection and management of data for research protocols related to treatment, ancillary services, and prevention practices.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology invites applications or a postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. William Kobertz. This position is for an applicant who will use cellular imaging and electrophysiological techniques to fluorescently visualize extracellular K+ over the varied cardiomyocyte landscape. Applicants are expected to be able to design and conduct experiments independently. Visit the Kobertz lab: https://www.umassmed.edu/kobertzlab/ JOB REQUIREMENTS: Full-time postdoctoral position requiring a Ph. D. in neuroscience, biophysics, physiology, or related field. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Whole cell patch clamp electrophysiology with mammalian cells is required. Patch-clamp fluorometry and isolation and culturing of primary mammalian cardiomyocytes, neurons, and astrocytes is desired, but not required. TO APPLY: Applicant should send or email their CV, including the names of three references to: william.kobertz@umassmed.edu  

POSITION SUMMARY: Our research team conducts an array of studies related to addressing social disparities and perinatal and pediatric care. We work with directly with families with social disadvantage, including families with limited English proficiency, families of minoritized race/ethnicity, and those with low-income.  We do an array of clinical and health services research using qualitative and quantitative methods. We do observational and interventional studies. We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to join our growing, passionate research team and work under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee. Tasks will involve a large array of procedures involving human subject research. This work includes coordination of regulatory activities and aspects of collection and management of data for research protocols related to treatment, ancillary services, and prevention practices. Our team is seeking a highly motivated individual with an interest in social determinants of health and addressing disparities in healthcare.

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Lab Clinical Coordinator III is responsible for specified lab, blood biobank, and clinical research activities.

Post-Doctoral Researcher in Health Systems Science   We are seeking an exceptional postdoctoral fellow to join the Division of Health Systems at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia characterized by progressive loss of cognitive function. Unfortunately, clinical interventions for AD have largely failed despite enormous efforts. The postdoc will work on the development of multimodal machine learning methods to integrate different datasets to investigate AD heterogeneity and risk. A wide range of data will be taken into consideration, including genetics data, neuroimages, and wearable devices. The postdoc will have the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team of investigators and receive diverse training opportunities in bioinformatics and machine learning.   Responsibilities The postdoctoral fellow will analyze multimodal data for AD. He/she is expected to present data in lab meetings, departmental seminars, and national and international conferences, and to prepare manuscripts under the guidance of the PI.   Qualifications Candidates should have a Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, computer science, or a related field within the past 5 years. Candidates should also have excellent communication skills and the desire to work in an interdisciplinary environment. Interested individuals could send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Honghuang Lin (Honghuang.Lin@umassmed.edu).  

Under the general direction of the Senior Director of Project and Program Management in Business Transformation Solutions (BTS) or designee, the Senior Project and Portfolio Manager is responsible for overseeing, planning, developing and implementing large scale projects while strategically managing complex portfolios. The overall goal of this position is to ensure that large scale mission driven projects are executed within an established timeframe and budget utilizing established project management practices.