Mental Health Tech (PRN or PT)

Pillar Clinical Research, LLC; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A clinical research organization in Richardson is seeking part-time staff to provide care for patients within a clinical research environment. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring their physical status, and collaborating with clinical staff to ensure patient safety and comfort. Candidates must have at least 1 year of related experience and the ability to commute to the location. The role promotes an emotionally safe environment and involves regular patient interaction in person.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a related role is required.
• Ability to commute to Richardson, TX 75080 is necessary.
• Proficient in de-escalation techniques for patient management.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients and promote safety within the clinical research environment.
• Assist patients with daily activities and manage behavioral problems.
• Chart patient observations per protocols and SOPs.
• Monitor physical status and ensure patient well-being.
• Conduct minimal non-protocol medical assessments (e.g., vital signs).
• Coordinate with Unit Clinician for patient check-in/check-outs.
• Ensure a safe physical and emotional environment for subjects and facilities.

Skills

Patient care

Compassion

Crisis intervention

Observation charting

Collaboration

Job description

Date posted: November 3, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in a manner that promotes safety and comfort within the clinical research environment
• Assist patients with activities of daily living; attend to patient behavioral problems and aid in crisis intervention, as needed
• Chart patient observations, following protocols and standard operating procedures
• Apply compassion to always preserve and safeguard the dignity of patients
• Conducts minimal non-protocol specific medical assessments, i.e. automatic blood pressure measurements, temperature monitoring, etc.
• Works with Unit Clinician to facilitate/oversee patient check-in/check-outs
• Promotes a physically and emotionally safe environment, including conducting regular checks on subjects, subject rooms, subject inventory, and facility property
• Utilizes de-escalation techniques to mitigate any potential patient crises
• Collaborates with Principal Investigator, Clinical Raters, and Clinical Research Coordinators to oversee patient experience
• Monitor the physical status of patients and performs tasks that ensure physical well-being

Job Type: Part-time

Application Question(s):

• What shifts are you available to work?

Experience:

• related: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Richardson, TX 75080 (Required)

Work Location: In person