Flexible Psychiatric Clinical Rater (Per-Diem)

Hawthorne Health; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawthorne Health is seeking experienced Psychiatric Clinical Raters to support upcoming psychiatric trials across community sites in Lindenwold, NJ; Boynton Beach, FL; McAllen, TX; and Tomball, TX. This flexible, 1099 per-diem opportunity is ideal for mental health professionals seeking supplemental clinical research work.

Raters will conduct protocol-required psychiatric assessments, administer and score standardized measures (MADRS, HAM-D/HDRS, HAM-A, CGI-S/I, C-SSRS), collaborate with

Qualifications

• Professional background in psychiatry, psychology, behavioral health, or a related clinical field.
• Experience conducting psychiatric or behavioral health assessments.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Rater, Psychiatric Rater, Psychometric Rater, Clinical Research Assessor, or similar role.
• Experience supporting psychiatric clinical trials or other clinical research studies.
• Experience administering and scoring standardized psychiatric rating scales, such as MADRS, HAM-D/HDRS, HAM-A, C-SSRS, CGI-S, CGI-I, or similar assessments.
• Strong interviewing, observation, assessment, and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to administer standardized assessments consistently and objectively.
• Familiarity with clinical research protocols, GCP, and research documentation requirements.
• Ability and willingness to complete sponsor- and study-specific rater training and certification.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary research team.
• Availability to provide flexible, per-diem support based on participant and study scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protocol-required psychiatric assessments and rating scales with clinical trial participants
• Administer and score standardized psychiatric symptom measures according to study requirements
• Evaluate areas such as depression, anxiety, overall symptom severity, functioning, and suicidality, as applicable to the study
• Maintain consistency and accuracy in assessment administration and scoring
• Complete sponsor- and protocol-required rater training and certification
• Document assessments accurately and within required study timelines
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators, Sub-Investigators, CRCs, and other research team members
• Follow study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable research requirements
• Maintain participant confidentiality and provide a professional, patient-centered experience

Skills

Psychiatry/psychology background

Assessment expertise

Clinical Rater experience

Rating scales proficiency

Education

Clinical field degree or credential

Job description

Hawthorne Health is seeking experienced Psychiatric Clinical Raters to support upcoming psychiatric trials across community sites in Lindenwold, NJ; Boynton Beach, FL; McAllen, TX; and Tomball, TX. This flexible, 1099 per-diem opportunity is ideal for mental health professionals seeking supplemental clinical research work.

Raters will conduct protocol-required psychiatric assessments, administer and score standardized measures (MADRS, HAM-D/HDRS, HAM-A, CGI-S/I, C-SSRS), collaborate with