Psychometric Rater

Psychometric Rater

Job description

The Psychometric Rater is responsible for administering various psychometric efficacy scales, as well as completing interviews/ratings on study participants specific to several study protocols. This person will perform interview/ratings on study subjects to determine current levels of functioning and to create a clinical impression of the study subject’s current presentation throughout the duration of the trials. Clinical interviewing skills are a must, as well as knowledge of DSM IV and 5 diagnoses. Professionals in this role actively participate in outstanding patient service and accept responsibility for developing and maintaining mutually respectful relationships.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Administer clinical efficacy scales on subjects with various diagnoses such as ADHD, Alzheimer’s Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder and Substance Use Disorders.

· Perform diagnostic evaluations.

· Gather information from prospective subjects through a prescreening interview and determine eligibility for research trials.

· Submit accurate data utilizing Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and identified scoring conventions.

· Work with Principal Investigators and coordinators in initiating assessments and assist them with data query completion and data clarification.

· Assist in maintaining site specified levels of recruitment.

· Interact with Sponsors, Study Monitors and Medical Monitors from pharmaceutical companies in a professional manner.

· Follow Sponsor, or protocol, specific requirements and applicable SICR internal SOPs.

· Utilize technology required to conduct remote assessments.

· Manage subject crises with professionalism and clinical expertise.

· Attend all required investigator meetings and internal meetings; expected travel is 10-15%.

· Successfully complete all sponsor-assigned training through web-portals and meetings to obtain rater certification on specified scales.

· Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

Additional Responsibilities:

This job description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities of the Psychometric Rater; however, additional duties and tasks may be assigned as needed to support the research program or the needs of the organization. These additional responsibilities are not limited to the above and may evolve over time based on the requirements of the study or operational needs.

Job Qualifications:

· At least 1 year experience in psychometry or a relevant role.

· Master's degree required.

· Rater qualification certification preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000