Clinical Research Psychedelic Therapist/Psychometric Rater

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekton Research in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking an independently licensed social worker or mental health professional for a contract or full-time role as a Clinical Research Psychedelic Therapist and Psychometric Rater.

The position includes training and certification for psychedelic research and may lead to psychometric rating responsibilities. The role involves reviewing medical histories, meeting prospective participants, and administering psychometric scales in trials for ADHD,

Qualifications

• A relevant master’s degree and independent professional license are required.
• PhD degree strongly preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 various health conditions.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Skills

MS Office

Electronic health records

Typing 40 wpm

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Master’s degree

Independent professional license

PhD preferred

Job description

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Clinical Research Psychedelic Therapist/Psychometric Rater

Full Time St. Louis, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1170

Tekton Research is looking for an experienced clinical research Clinical Research Psychedelic Therapist and/or Psychometric Rater in St. Louis , Missouri to join our team!

St. Louis, Missouri | 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.

A relevant PhD degree strongly preferred

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