Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Psychedelic Research

The Parsons Research Center for Psychedelic Healing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Psychedelic Alpha seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensed in New York to join the Parsons Research Center for Psychedelic Healing. You will support psychedelic-assisted therapies and clinical trials, conducting medical screenings, exams, and on-site care during dosing sessions.

This on-site role spans Manhattan and the Bronx with occasional ad hoc remote work. Training will be provided, and you will work with a multidisciplinary research team to advance safety and efficacy in

Qualifications

• Licensed NP or PA with NY State license.
• Experience and/or training in psychedelic assisted therapy or clinical research.
• Training in psychedelic assisted therapy, medical screening, and clinical trial management will be provided.
• NP/PA will participate as member of our research team and contribute to development of psychedelic assisted therapy practice and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical screening, including record review and patient interview.
• Conduct screening physical exams, which may include blood draw and EKG.
• Provide on-site medical backup during dosing sessions.
• May conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments.
• Participate as member of research team, including completion of study-related documentation and trainings.
• Follow protocol and operational requirements for each study.
• Work collaboratively with Center team, including clinical and research staff.
• Potential to function as individual or co-therapist for patients in psychedelic-assisted therapies, including preparation, treatment and integration sessions.
• Perform phlebotomy, skin biopsies, and other minor medical procedures.

Skills

Psychedelic therapy experience

Clinical research

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Psychedelic Research

The Parsons Research Center for Psychedelic Healing conducts clinical trials of

psychedelic-assisted therapies for a range of indications with civilians and veterans. Our

research takes place at our Center on the upper west side of Manhattan and the James J

Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician

Assistant who is licensed in New York and has experience and/or training in psychedelic

assisted therapy or clinical research. This position is ideal for a motivated, research- oriented NP or PA with interest in psychedelic therapy who wants to contribute to the

development of a robust program of psychedelic research and clinical care. Training in

psychedelic assisted therapy, medical screening, and clinical trial management will be

provided. The NP/PA will participate as a member of our research team and will have the

opportunity to help contribute to the development of psychedelic assisted therapy practice

and protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive medical screening, including record review and patient interview
• Conduct screening physical exams, which may include blood draw and EKG
• Provide on-site medical backup during dosing sessions
• May conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments
• Participate as member of research team, including completion of study-related documentation, attending relevant research meetings and trainings
• Follow protocol and operational requirements for each study
• Work collaboratively with Center team, including clinical and research staff
• Potential to function asindividual or co-therapist for patients engaging in psychedelic-assisted therapies, including preparation, treatment and integration sessions
• Perform phlebotomy, skin biopsies, and other minor medical procedures

Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience as a licensed NP or PA in NY State
• Excellent therapeutic, interpersonal, and communication skills
• High standards of integrity and ethics
• Attention to detail and documentation with accountability and compliance with required procedures
• Flexibility, collaborative stance, able to adapt to changing procedures and context
• Able to work in a team and independently

Additional Desired Experience (not required):

• Experience conducting structured psychiatric clinical assessments (e.g., SCID, MINI)
• Expertise in PTSD and trauma‑related conditions
• Knowledge of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and GDP (Good Documentation Practice)
• Completion of a psychedelic assisted therapy training program
• Experience conducting psychedelic‑assisted therapy or working with patients in non‑ordinary states of consciousness

Work location:

Work location: the NP/PA will work onsite at both Center locationsin Manhattan and the Bronx. Some remote work may be allowed on an ad hoc basis.