Clinical Research Psychedelic Therapist/Psychometric Rater

Tekton Research; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tekton Research in Houston, Texas seeks an experienced clinical research Psychedelic Therapist and/or Psychometric Rater. The role combines training in psychedelic research with evaluation of participants and informants for study eligibility, on-site and full-time or contract basis.

Responsibilities include reviewing medical histories, conducting assessments, and possibly administering psychometric scales across disorders such as ADHD, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree and independent professional license required.
• 1+ years’ experience performing psychometric rating scales in a clinical setting or trials.
• Certifications to rate scales (SCID-5-CT, MINI, LSAS, HAM-A/D, C-SSRS, MADRS, MGH-ATRQ, ISI, NPI, CGI, HDRS-17, PANSS, YMRS, MMSE, ADAS-COG, CDR, RBANS, MOCA) preferred.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish proficiency a plus.
• Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator a plus.

Aufgaben

• Review participants’ medical histories, meet with prospective participants, gather information, and conduct assessments before and after dosing days.
• Train to administer psychometric rating scales in clinical trials across CNS and psychiatric conditions.

Kenntnisse

Typing 40 wpm

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Master’s degree

Independent professional license

Clinical research coordinator experience

Tools

Electronic health records

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Tekton Researchis looking for an experienced clinical research Clinical Research Psychedelic Therapist and/or Psychometric Rater in Houston, Texas to join our team!

Houston, Texas | Full-Time or Contract | On-Site

Position

We are seeking an independently licensed social worker or mental health professional for a contract or full-time role. The selected candidate will receive research training and learn to serve as a psychedelic therapist and psychometric rater.

The professional will complete approximately 40 hours of training and earn certification for work in psychedelic research. The role also offers an opportunity to become a Psychometric Rater, responsible for interviewing research participants and their informants or caregivers as part of eligibility evaluations for studies involving various health conditions. Candidates must be professional, respectful, self-motivated, dependable, and committed to a strong work ethic and high integrity.

Job Description

• Review participants’ medical histories, meet with prospective participants, gather information, and conduct assessments before and after psychedelic dosing days.
• Full-time employees may also be trained to administer a variety of psychometric rating scales in clinical trials involving conditions such as ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders, epilepsy, anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web-based tools, along with a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and written, verbal, interpersonal, and listening abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with coworkers, participants, managers, and external customers.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing workloads and priorities, solve problems with minimal supervision, and protect highly sensitive information.

Education and Experience

• A relevant master’s degree and independent professional license are required.
• 1+ years' experience performing psychometric rating scales in a clinical setting or for clinical trials, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Current or previous certifications to rate the following scales is highly preferred: SCID-5-CT, MINI, LSAS, HAM-A/D, C-SSRS, MADRS, MGH-ATRQ, ISI, NPI, CGI, HDRS-17, PANSS, YMRS, MMSE, ADAS-COG, CDR, RBANS, and MOCA.
• Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus.
• Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator at a research site is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times