Psychiatric Clinical Rater – Clinical Trials (1099/Per Diem)
This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Oct 28, 2026).
Description
About Us
About the Role
Hawthorne Health is seeking experienced Psychiatric Clinical Raters to support upcoming psychiatric clinical trials across our community-based research sites in Lindenwold, NJ; Boynton Beach, FL; McAllen, TX and Tomball, TX.
This is a flexible, 1099 per-diem opportunity ideal for experienced mental health professionals interested in supplemental clinical research work.
Clinical or Psychometric Raters will work alongside our Principal Investigators, Sub-Investigators, Clinical Research Coordinators, and clinical operations teams to conduct protocol-required psychiatric assessments and symptom rating scales for studies focused on conditions such as generalized anxiety and depression.
Key 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
Qualifications
- Professional background in psychiatry, psychology, behavioral health, mental 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
Skills
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- Do you have experience conducting psychiatric assessments or administering psychiatric rating scales within clinical trials?
- Are you available for flexible, on-site, per-diem/1099 work based on clinical trial participant scheduling needs?
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- Which psychiatric rating scales do you have experience administering and/or scoring? Please list all that apply (e.g., MADRS, HAM-D/HDRS, HAM-A, C-SSRS, CGI-S/CGI-I, or others).
- What is your desired hourly rate for 1099/per-diem clinical trial rater work?