Job Title: Clinical Rater

Work Location: Locations Nationally 

Summary:

Seeking experienced professionals to conduct clinical ratings for studies in psychiatry, neurology, and CNS therapeutic areas. Opportunities are available for both contract and direct hire, with flexible scheduling and immediate starts. Candidates will play a key role in advancing clinical research by ensuring accurate and reliable assessments.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct structured interviews and administer clinical rating scales to research participants according to study protocols.
• Evaluate and assign ratings based on participant responses, ensuring consistency with protocol guidelines and anchor points.
• Document all assessments accurately in electronic data capture systems and maintain timely records.
• Participate in rater calibration, site initiation training, and inter-rater reliability assessments as required.
• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, IRB approvals, and all relevant regulatory requirements throughout the study.
• Communicate effectively with site teams and sponsor representatives regarding protocol deviations or rating queries.
• Support site operations by assisting with scheduling, patient flow, and visit logistics as needed.
• Maintain participant confidentiality, adhere to HIPAA requirements, and complete ongoing rater training as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Master's or doctoral degree in psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, or a related clinical or behavioral health field.
• Active clinical licensure or license-eligibility (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, RN, NP, PA, MD/DO, PhD/PsyD) preferred.
• Experience administering validated psychiatric or neurological rating scales in clinical or research settings.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and clinical trial conduct.
• Familiarity with electronic data capture platforms such as Medidata Rave, Veeva Vault, or Oracle InForm preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with study participants and multidisciplinary teams.
• High attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to data integrity.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively across multiple study visits or sites.
• Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English or other languages) encouraged to apply.
• Experience with CNS/psychiatric indications such as MDD, GAD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, or related conditions preferred.

Published Category: Clinical Operations & Development