Empathx

About the Role:

The Part Time PRN (as needed) Psychiatric Clinical Rater will be responsible for conducting and interpreting quantitative tests for the measurement of psychological variables related to specific diseases and/or disorders as part of the required study assessments for subjects participating in a clinical trial. The Clinical Rater will have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. The Clinical Rater must demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and to respond to multiple priorities. The Clinical Rater must demonstrate proficiency using a computer, the internet, telephone and other office equipment.

Responsibilities: The Psychometric Clinical Rater

• Administers and scores both psychiatric and psychometric assessments.
• Conducts assessments for conditions such as Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Alzheimer’s Disease, and other CNS-related disorders.
• Perform psychiatric diagnostic interviews and psychometric testing as part of clinical trial evaluations.
• Collaborates with principal investigators, research coordinators, and other study team members to ensure the accuracy and consistency of data collection.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely visit source documentation as well as sponsor required information.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of data entered into study databases and provides feedback or clarification when needed.
• Monitors patients for any adverse events or changes in their clinical status, reporting findings to the clinical research team promptly.
• Provides patients with clear instructions on assessment procedures and answers any questions they may have.
• Assists in the preparation of study reports and presentations by providing input on clinical assessment results.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and ensure data security at all times.
• Accurately completes necessary sponsor trainings per clinical trial requirements.
• Participates in regular training and professional development to stay updated on clinical rating scales and assessment tools.
• Attends study meetings as needed.
• Occasional travel to Company sites, Investigator meetings, and/or Company meetings.
• Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by their manager or other management members.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychometrics, Mental Health Counseling, or a closely related field required
• Doctoral degree in Psychology, Psychometrics, Neuroscience, or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
• Demonstrated experience in conducting and scoring psychiatric rating scales and psychometric assessments in a clinical research environment.
• Proficiency in administering and interpreting clinical scales.
• Experience with a range of psychiatric disorders.
• Experience in clinical research or clinical trials required.

Competency Requirements

• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and disease-specific clinical scales (e.g., neurological or psychiatric assessments).

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times.
• Travel to Sponsor required meetings as needed.
• Exposure to human bodily fluids.
• Occasional weekend schedules.

Equal Opportunity: The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship.