Clinical Research Psychedelic Therapist/Psychometric Rater

Tekton Research Inc; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekton Research Inc. in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Clinical Research Psychedelic Therapist or Psychometric Rater for a contract or full-time, on-site role. The candidate will complete training, earn certification for psychedelic research, and may serve as a Psychometric Rater for eligibility evaluations across multiple health conditions.

Experience with psychometric scales is preferred. Requirements include a relevant master’s degree and independent license, with 1+ year of rating-scale

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web-based tools.
• Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, interpersonal and listening abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with coworkers, participants and management.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing workloads, solve problems with minimal supervision, and protect sensitive information.
• 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 trials.
• Current or previous certifications to rate the listed scales are 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, 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 be trained to administer psychometric rating scales in trials involving ADHD, Alzheimer’s, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, major depressive disorder, PTSD, substance use disorders, epilepsy, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Skills

Microsoft applications

Typing 40 wpm

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent and collaborative work

Multitasking

Adaptability

Data privacy / information protection

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Independent professional license

PhD preferred

Job description

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Clinical Research Psychedelic Therapist/Psychometric Rater

Full Time Houston, TX, US

Tekton Research is 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.

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