Spenser Wright Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Remote

• Provide eating disorder treatment referrals, information, and support to Helpline clients via instant message• Identify and respond according to protocol to clients experiencing psychiatric or medical emergencies• Generate written reports of conversations with clients and submit requests for additional information and referrals using Salesforce

Lebanon, Nh

• Worked closely with principal investigator to initiate Improving Sleep in Cancer Patients: A Feasibility Trial• Developed study procedures, documents, data collection instruments, and recruitment materials• Authored detailed study management guide and provided onboarding training for new study staff• Maintained proper study documentation and communication with internal review boards• Coordinated scheduling with participants, fellow study staff, and oncology clinical staff• Developed and executed the pilot and field trial phases of the study WorkingWell: Developing a Mobile Employment Support Tool for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities in collaboration with Principal Investigator and Research Assistant• Performed quality assurance-related testing and worked closely with application developers to improve the usability and function of preliminary versions of the WorkingWell mobile phone application• Developed study procedures, data collection instruments, and participant support materials• Collaborated with staff at supported employment agencies across multiple participant enrollment sites • Maintained communication with participants and facilitated their participation in study procedures including the informed consent process, orientation training, technical assistance calls, and exit interviews• Collected, managed, and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data including survey responses, interviews, observation notes, and app usage data• Prepared and maintained records of regulatory documents submitted to study sponsors and internal review boards in accordance with ethics and reporting requirements• Managed communication and billing with vendors such as phone network providers and online application hosting platforms to ensure quality and consistency of service• Provided managerial support and training to Research Assistant• Assisted in the preparation and writing of research manuscripts

Waltham, Ma

Lead Mental Health Counselor (April 2016 – August 2016)• Serve as primary point of contact for Mental Health Counselors (MHCs) during shift for crisis management, problem solving, and communication with on-call doctors and administrators, in addition to performing all of the duties of an MHC• Train MHCs in therapeutic group facilitation, behavioral redirection, emergency protocols, and admission/discharge policies• Supervise and mentor MHCs to ensure levels of patient care and continues policy compliance, meet with mentees on a monthly basis to address ongoing training needs and promote continuing professional development• Meet with fellow Lead Mental Health Counselors, Program Director, and Program Coordinator on a weekly basis to address clinical, logistical, personnel, and training concerns Mental Health Counselor (September 2015 – April 2016)• Coached residents to minimize eating disorder and self harm behaviors and manage negative urges and thoughts• Planned and facilitated daily group therapy sessions for residents on topics including relapse prevention, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, body image, and eating disorder education• Facilitated admissions and discharges for residents and their families, including completing proper documentation, searching and properly storing patient belongings, and communicating program policies and objectives• Conducted risk assessments, crisis prevention plans, and trauma assessments of residents upon admission, discharge, and change in mental status• Actively managed medical and psychiatric crises calmly, effectively, and according to protocol to ensure patient safety• Collaborated closely with program directors, clinicians, dietitians, medical doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and fellow Mental Health Counselors to ensure the highest quality of care to residents

Boston, Massachusetts

• Collaborated with doctors, nurses, and researchers to organize and execute clinical research studies on topics including body composition, bone density, anorexia nervosa, and the physiological effects of calorie deprivation• Interacted directly with human subjects through recruitment, preliminary screening, evaluations, administering questionnaires, scheduling appointments, accompanying subjects on study visits, and addressing questions and concerns• Presented information at weekly meetings with principal investigators, co-investigators, and fellow research coordinators to review study progress and safety monitoring• Trained and supervised interns and new hires in study operation, data entry, and IRB procedures• Maintained appropriate documentation of study procedures and correspondence with IRB, FDA, internal safety monitors, and pharmaceutical companies• Independently designed and implemented a new website for the Neuroendocrine Unit’s clinical research program• Publication: Fazeli, Pouneh K., Mingyue Lun, Soo M. Kim, Miriam A. Bredella, Spenser Wright, Yang Zhang, Hang Lee, Ciprian Catana, Anne Klibanski, Parth Patwari, and Matthew L. Steinhauser. "FGF21 and the Late Adaptive Response to Starvation in Humans." Journal of Clinical Investigation 125.12 (2015): 4601-611. Web.

Medford, Massachusetts

New York City, New York

• Moderated NEDA’s social media accounts and collaborated in the development of new corporate social media policies• Provided personalized eating disorder treatment referrals, information, and support to clients by phone• Trained interns and volunteers in moderating NEDA’s social media accounts and operating the Helpline

Medford, Massachusetts

Somerville, Massachusetts

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Anthropology And Women'S Studies

• Senior Honors Thesis: An Investigation of the DSM-IV Definition of Anorexia Nervosa and Recovery | High Thesis Honors • Co-President.

High School Diploma And International Baccalaureate Diploma