Volunteer Psychiatric Research Jobs in Riverside, NJ

Hassman Research Institute (HRI) is a leading clinical research organization conducting studies in a wide variety of therapeutic areas. HRI's highly trained and experienced staff are dedicated to maintaining the highest standard of quality in the trials they conduct.

Position Purpose/Summary:

The Psychometric Rater is responsible for administering various psychometric efficacy scales, as well as completing psychiatric interviews/ratings on study participants specific to several study protocols. This person will perform interview/ratings on study subjects to determine current levels of functioning and to create a clinical impression of the study subject's current presentation throughout the duration of the trials.

Essential Job Functions:

• Administer clinical efficacy scales on subjects with various diagnoses such as ADHD, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Use Disorders and Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder. Study participants may also include Normal Healthy Volunteers that need certain measurements administered.
• Perform psychiatric diagnostic evaluations.
• Gather information from prospective subjects through a prescreening interview and determine eligibility for research trials.
• Submit accurate data utilizing Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and identified scoring conventions.
• Prioritize minimizing placebo response and focus on quality data collection.
• Work with Principal/Sub-Investigators and coordinators in initiating assessments, and assist them with data query completion and data clarification.
• Interact with Sponsors, Study Monitors and Medical Monitors from pharmaceutical companies in a professional manner.
• Follow Sponsor and protocol specific requirements as well as applicable internal HRI SOPs and guidelines.
• Utilize technology required to conduct remote assessments.
• Manage subject crises with professionalism and clinical expertise.
• Attend Investigator Meetings, internal HRI meetings, and clinical trial industry conferences
• Successfully complete in a timely manner all sponsor-assigned training through web-portals and meetings to obtain rater certification on specified scales (where applicable).
• Participate in ongoing rater calibration and training.

Other Job Functions:

• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience:

• Doctoral level (PHD, PSYD, MD, or DO; with a preferred educational focus on cognition, neurology, counseling or clinical psychology)
• Minimum of one (1) year clinical research or psychometric rating experience preferred
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of FDA, GCP, ICH and other state and federal agency guidelines preferred
• Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Act and its application to clinical research preferred
• Knowledge of IRB requirements preferred

 Skills and Abilities:

• Clinical interviewing and psychiatric diagnostic skills are a must, as well as knowledge of DSM.
• Flexible attitude with respect to work assignments
• Openness to feedback (with no defensiveness upon receiving feedback) and then improve upon receiving feedback
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to interact professionally at all levels within the organization and with clients (including Sponsors and vendors)
• Ability in the administration and interpretation of protocols as directed by the Sponsor and vendors
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make deadlines
• Demonstrated skills in consultation and the ability to work as part of a team
• Must be extremely DETAIL ORIENTED and ORGANIZED
• Must be able to manage a high volume/stress work environment
• Able to flexible regarding work hours (e.g., cover weekends and stay past normal work hours to cover assessments as needed)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equipment and Materials Used:

• Computer / Laptop / Smartphone
• Telephone
• Fax machine, copier

Physical Tasks:

• Sitting, standing, reaching overhead and lifting up to 30 pounds
• Heavy hand/write movement while using keyboard

Environmental Demands and Potential Hazards:

• Exposure to emissions from copiers, fluorescent lighting and computers
• Potential exposure to blood splashes/potentially infections materials

Other Working Conditions:

• Stressful environment, with frequently changing priorities
• Potential for long hours, as required