Clinical Rater

Segal Trials; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Segal Trials in Boynton Beach, FL, seeks a Clinical Rater to administer psychometric efficacy scales and complete interviews to determine levels of functioning across multiple trial protocols.

You will perform diagnostic evaluations, prescreen subjects for eligibility, and submit data under GCP standards. Travel up to 15% and ongoing calibration meetings are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in psychology.
• Superior patient interview and diagnostic skills.
• Clinical assessment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer clinical efficacy scales on subjects with ADHD, Alzheimer’s Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Substance Use Disorders and Schizophrenia.
• Perform 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.
• Work with SICR Principal Investigators and coordinators in initiating assessments, and assist them with data query completion and data clarification.
• Assist in maintaining site specified levels of recruitment.
• Interact with Sponsors, Study Monitors and Medical Monitors from pharmaceutical companies in a professional manner.
• Follow Sponsor, or protocol, specific requirements and applicable SICR internal SOPs.
• Utilize technology required to conduct remote assessments.
• Review all medical records.
• Manage subject crises with professionalism and clinical expertise.
• Attend all required investigator meetings and internal SICR meetings; expected travel is 10-15%.
• Successfully complete all sponsor-assigned training through web-portals and meetings to obtain rater certification on specified scales.
• Participate in monthly rater meetings, ongoing rater calibration and training.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

Skills

Clinical interviewing

DSM diagnoses knowledge

Diagnostic assessment

Education

Master’s degree or higher in psychology

Job description

The Clinical Rater is responsible for administering various psychometric efficacy scales, as well as completing 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. Clinical interviewing skills are a must, as well as knowledge of DSM IV and 5 diagnoses.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Administer clinical efficacy scales on subjects with various diagnoses such as ADHD, Alzheimer’s Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Substance Use Disorders and Schizophrenia.
• Perform 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.
• Work with SICR Principal Investigators and coordinators in initiating assessments, and assist them with data query completion and data clarification.
• Assist in maintaining site specified levels of recruitment.
• Interact with Sponsors, Study Monitors and Medical Monitors from pharmaceutical companies in a professional manner.
• Follow Sponsor, or protocol, specific requirements and applicable SICR internal SOPs.
• Utilize technology required to conduct remote assessments.
• Review all medical records.
• Manage subject crises with professionalism and clinical expertise.
• Attend all required investigator meetings and internal SICR meetings; expected travel is 10-15%.
• Successfully complete all sponsor-assigned training through web-portals and meetings to obtain rater certification on specified scales.
• Participate in monthly rater meetings, ongoing rater calibration and training.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree or higher in a Psychology related area
• Superior patient interview and diagnostic skills
• Clinical assessment experience preferred